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Dr. Mary Lou Smith's research examines the behavioral and neuropsychological consequences of various disorders of the central nervous system in children. Her work involves longitudinal studies on children with epilepsy who have been treated through surgical excision or medication, children with high functioning autism, and children born preterm. Her studies explore the cognitive, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral effects of these disorders, along with evaluations of structural and functional neuroimaging correlates. Dr. Smith is interested in the long-term effects of surgery on children and their outcomes in young adulthood. Her research is also focused on determining the nature, frequency, and correlates of psychological impairments arising from infections like human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), monitoring developmental, behavioral, and cognitive status in children born HIV-exposed in utero.
Neurosciences and Mental Health Program, Research Institute of the Hospital for Sick Children • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Conducts research in the epilepsy surgery program and HIV program.
Psychology Department, University of Toronto Mississauga • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Oversaw departmental operations.
Psychology Department, University of Toronto Mississauga • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Managed graduate academic programs.
Social Sciences and Humanities Ethics Board • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Led ethics approval processes for research.
Neuropsychology subcommission, Diagnostic Commission, International League Against Epilepsy • International
Managed documentation and correspondence.
Department of Sociology