Dr. Melanie Barwick

Biography

Melanie Barwick is a Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from McGill University and has extensive experience in the areas of implementation science and knowledge translation, particularly in children’s mental health. Barwick is dedicated to improving mental health systems and outcome measurement through rigorous research and professional development initiatives. As a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, she leads significant projects focused on the evidence-based implementation of interventions aimed at improving child health. Her practical experience includes serving as a Senior Scientist at the SickKids Research Institute and Scientific Director of the Knowledge Translation Program at SickKids’ Learning Institute. She also has a strong commitment to community engagement as a prior Chair and current member of the Governing Board of Children's Mental Health Ontario. Throughout her career, Barwick has received various accolades, including the John Westbrook Award for Knowledge Translation. She is internationally recognized for her contributions to research practice in health services and aims to bridge the gap between evidence and practice for better health outcomes.

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