Canadian HBSC Research Network

Dr. Christou is a Professor of Education History at Queen’s University. His research explores history, philosophy, curriculum, and teacher education, focusing on the purpose of education and the concept of an educated individual within historical and contemporary contexts.

Dr. Davison is a Social Epidemiologist and Global Population Health Researcher at Queen's University. Her research focuses on global child and adolescent health, particularly health equity, social justice, child protection, and child rights. 

Dr. Elgar is a Professor at McGill University. His research examines social patterns in child and adolescent health, focusing on socioeconomic inequalities in mental health and wellbeing, measures of poverty and socioeconomic position, food insecurity, and economic inequality. 

Dr. Georgiades is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. She focuses on improving child and youth mental health and reducing inequities in access to care among underserved groups, including immigrants, refugees, racial and ethnic minorities, and those from socio-economically disadvantaged communities.  

Dr. Nour Hammami is a social epidemiologist, quantitative methodologist and Assistant Professor at Trent University. Her research focuses on understanding structural and social health disparities, advancing quantitative methods to reflect lived experiences, and informing practices and policies to promote equitable health and well-being. 

Dr. Ian Janssen is a Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences and the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, as well as Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity and Obesity. His research focuses on children's physical activity, its influencing factors, and its impact on health.

Dr. Gina Martin is an Assistant Professor at Athabasca University. Her research explores how physical and social neighborhoods influence the health of young people, focusing on the effects of social environments, urban/rural differences, and built and natural environments on child and adolescent well-being.  

Dr. Michael McIsaac is a Professor at the University of Prince Edward Island, specializing in the development and application of statistical methods for health studies. He collaborates with physicians and epidemiologists on research in areas such as cancer, rheumatology, retinal diseases, adolescent health, and mental health.

Dr. Saewyc is a Professor and Director of the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia. Her work focuses on how these experiences of marginalization affect health and risk behaviors, while identifying protective factors and interventions that promote resilience.  

Dr. Lambe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at St. Francis Xavier University and a registered clinical psychologist. Her research focuses on the link between young people’s relationships and their mental health, with a specific focus on bullying, peer victimization, and bystander intervention.