Knowledge Brokers

Alison has been a member of Arthritis Research Canada’s Arthritis Patient Advisory Board since 2013. Living with rheumatoid arthritis and its comorbidities, she’s a physical therapist and works as a Knowledge Broker for the University of British Columbia’s Department of Physical Therapy, the Physiotherapy Association of BC, and Arthritis Research Canada. Additionally, she is a Research Associate of the Centre for Health Evaluation, UBC. She has previously held positions as the Knowledge Translation Specialist at the BC SUPPORT Unit and as the Physical Therapy Research, Education and Practice Coordinator at Providence Health Care. Alison is passionate about knowledge mobilization and patient engagement in healthcare research. For details regarding specific projects, outputs and outcomes see the UBC Department of Physical Therapy website and view an annual report or PT Knowledge Broker infographic.