Graduate Students.
Brynna Kerr,
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Brynna Kerr completed her Masters in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics (Honours) and Knowledge Mobilization Certificate at the University of Guelph. Her master’s research project explored the potential for Omega-3 Fatty Acids to improve neurobehavioural, cognitive and motor outcomes following a concussion.
Brynna is a PhD student in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto and is completing her research in the OAK Concussion Lab. Brynna’s research supports the Youth Concussion Awareness Network (You-CAN) project, a peer-led concussion education program for Canadian high school students. |
Niki Odorico,
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Niki is a PhD student at the University of Toronto, where she also completed her MScOT and BKin. Having experienced concussions as a youth, Niki took a particular interest in the field of concussion research and health promotion.
In her third year of her BKin, Niki began volunteering at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and the OAK Concussion Lab as a research placement student where she supported the Youth Concussion Awareness Network (You-CAN) project. Following her placement, Niki continued to be a part of the OAK Concussion Lab team as a student volunteer, a research staff member, and now a PhD student. In her spare time, Niki enjoys reading, trying new food from restaurants around the city and going on hikes. Niki is passionate about pediatric concussion research, as well as increasing and improving opportunities for kids of all abilities to participate in physical activity. |
Recent Graduates.
Matthew Metcalfe,
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Matthew Metcalfe completed his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Mental Health Studies at the University of Toronto. Matthew completed his Masters in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto and has a passion for providing health care and meaningful health education to those in need. Matthew's research in the OAK Concussion Lab explored the creation of an accessible concussion education resource for athletes with intellectual disabilities that promotes the safe sport participation for all amateur athletes in Ontario and ensures all athletes are considered under Rowan's Law.
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Elena Sheldrake,
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Elena Sheldrake graduated with an MSc in rehabilitation sciences and BSc (Hons.) double major biological and medical sciences from Western University in 2019 and 2013, respectively. Her master's thesis centred around investigating and understanding how identity is negotiated for older adults after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Elena completed her PhD at the University of Toronto in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, with a Collaborative Specialization in Neuroscience. She was under the co-supervision of Drs. Shannon Scratch and Nick Reed, in the NOvEL and OAK labs, focused on the Persistent Concussion, Anxiety, Neuropsychology, and Neuroimaging (PeCANN) study at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Her research aimed to investigate the similarities and differences in neuropsychological and neuroimaging outcomes between youth with persistent post-concussive syndrome and youth with anxiety, in order to better understand and develop long-term outcomes in youth experiencing these conditions.
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Zane Grossinger,
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Zane Grossinger graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Specialization in Kinesiology from Queen’s University in 2021. Zane is currently a Master’s student in the Rehabilitation Science Institute at the University of Toronto and will be completing his research within the OAK Concussion Lab.
During his undergraduate degree, Zane developed a strong interest for concussion rehabilitation and created a peer concussion mentorship program that provided social support for students recovering from concussions. Zane’s research will explore the perspectives of adolescents with concussion to identify what constitutes meaningful social support for concussion recovery and how social support may be understood differently by various populations. |
Kylie Mallory,
PhD, MScOT, OT Reg (Ont.) Alumni |
Kylie Mallory completed her PhD with the OAK Concussion Lab through the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto. Her PhD research was part of a larger CIHR-funded project focused on the implementation and evaluation of a peer-led concussion program, the Youth Concussion Awareness Network (You-CAN), for Canadian high school students. Her research involved evaluating online concussion resources, and developing the Concussion Reporting and Social Support Measure (CRSS-M), a concussion measure designed for high school students to be used in the evaluation of You-CAN. She also holds a Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology (Honours) from McMaster University. Her master’s research project focused on the occupational performance issues of youth with hemiplegia after an acquired brain injury. She is currently a post-doctoral fellow at the Bloorview Research Institute.
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Josh Shore,
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Josh Shore completed his Masters of Science with the OAK Concussion Lab through the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto. Josh’s research explored the use of an online platform for delivering exercise-based active rehabilitation programs to youth with concussion across the province. Josh is a registered kinesiologist in the province of Ontario, and is passionate about using physical exercise as a rehabilitation strategy, as well as developing novel interventions to increase accessibility to concussion services. Josh also holds a BSc. (Honours) Specialization in Kinesiology from Queen’s University. His undergraduate thesis investigated behavioural risk factors for concussion in adolescents. Josh is currenly completing his PhD at the Bloorview Research Institute.
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Katie Mah
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Katie Mah completed her PhD at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Dr. Nick Reed. She received her B.Sc. in Nursing from The University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario and her M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto. Katie is a registered Occupational Therapist within the province of Ontario and has previously worked in a clinical capacity with children and their families at home and at school, to enable participation in everyday activities. Katie pursued her PhD in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto, and completed her research within the Bloorview Research Institute at the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Katie’s thesis work focused on exploring how youth think and feel about concussion using interactive and engaging research methods.
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Interested in Graduate Studies?
Our team includes graduate students from the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute at the University of Toronto. If you are interested in learning more about their programs, visit www.rsi.utoronto.ca. Dr. Nick Reed is currently accepting new graduate students and can be reached through the contact page.
CONTACT US.
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