Gayle Scarrow

Hi all! I am the Manager, Knowledge Translation at the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) in Vancouver, British Columbia. I've been involved in various roles in health care and health research for the past 30 years including most recently as MSFHR’s Program Coordinator Infrastructure / Networking Programs. Prior to my time at MSFHR, I held positions as a Medical Radiation Technologist, health research writer, Research Coordinator (bipolar disorder), and National Research Coordinator for the Canadian Network for Bipolar Disorder (CAN-BD). I have extensive experience with diverse stakeholders including government, NGOs, industry, and research / academia at the local, national and international level. I have a diploma in Medical Radiation Technology from the BC Institute of Technology, a BA Psychology from Simon Fraser University and a Certificate in Intercultural Studies from the University of British Columbia.

Post-Doctoral Position in KT and Patient Engagement – Arthritis Research Canada/University of British Columbia

April 8, 2015 by Gayle Scarrow

The Arthritis Research Canada is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow for a 1-year position to assist in leading a series of projects to study a counseling intervention using wearable devices to change patient’s physical activity behaviours. These projects are guided by the Knowledge-to-Action process and a team of patient partners. Under the supervision of Dr. Linda …

Draft BC KT CoP Charter – for feedback

November 17, 2014 by Gayle Scarrow

Hi All, Here is the revised Charter that now aligns with our Strategic Plan. Please take a look before our next meeting on Nov 26th as we’ll be asking for your feedback at that time. Apologies for any formatting issues; cut/paste is not holding the formatting as I’d hoped. Cheers, gayle _____________________ BC Knowledge Translation …

KT Competencies

September 4, 2014 by Gayle Scarrow

Hello KTE CoP Members, The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) in BC is part of a working group developing individual knowledge translation (KT) training pathways for health researchers; knowledge users; and knowledge brokers in British Columbia and Alberta, based on BC’s Health Services Researcher Pathway. We’re in the early stages, currently trying to …

KT Coordinator Position in Vancouver

July 24, 2013 by Gayle Scarrow

The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) in Vancouver, BC is looking for a full-time KT Coordinator to work with our team to coordinate and execute all activities in the Foundation’s KT plan. Organizational background: MSFHR is BC’s health research funding agency. We harness the power of health research to improve the health of British …