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Amy McPherson

Amy McPherson, PhD, RP

Senior Scientist

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Research

 

Research Focus:

Dr. Amy McPherson's program of research focuses upon health and wellness promotion in children with long-term conditions and disabilities. As director of the ProFILE Lab (Promoting a Future of Inclusive Healthy Lifestyles for Everyone), she has a particular interest in sexuality, body diversity, mental health, social connection, and disordered eating.

Research/Trainee/Volunteer Opportunities:

Please contact Dr. Amy McPherson to discuss graduate student and post-doctorate fellow opportunities.

Please visit the ProFILE Lab's Work With Us page for more information about available opportunities.

Education & Profession

Education:

  • Ph.D. Health Psychology, University of Nottingham, UK
  • MA, Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
  • BSc. (Hons) Cognitive Science, University of Westminster, UK

Professional Memberships:

  • Registered Psychotherapist, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
  • Chartered Health Psychologist, British Psychological Society (Division of Health Psychology)

University Positions / Affiliations:

  • Associate Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
  • Associate Member, Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Toronto

Current Projects

  • We Are Sexual Too: A Partnership to Support the Intimate Citizenship of Disabled Youth Across Canada by Mobilizing Knowledge About Sexuality and Disability (2022-2026).
  • Connected and Curious: How do Youth with Disabilities Navigate Digital Environments for Sexuality Information and Social Connection (2025-2026). 

Publications

Click to see Dr. McPherson's Publications at the ProFILE Lab.

BRI Research Round

Click here to watch September 12, 2023 BRI Research Round recording here.

Contact Info

Contact Information:

Bloorview Research Institute
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital 
150 Kilgour Road Toronto, Ontario M4G 1R8 
Tel: 416-425-6220, extension 6378

Contact Email:
amcpherson@hollandbloorview.ca

Media Expertise

disability, sexuality, body diversity, mental health, disordered eating, social connection