Marina B. Wasilewski

Dr. Marina Wasilewski is a Scientist with the St. John’s Rehab Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, and an Assistant Professor, Status Only with the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto.

Areas of Research / Educational Scholarship

Dr. Wasilewski’s program of research focuses on using social and peer support strategies to optimize the health and well-being of patients and families as they journey across the healthcare continuum. She has developed and evaluated peer support initiatives and has used co-design approaches to engage patients, families, and care providers in health research and service improvement. Dr. Wasilewski applies a patient- and family-centered lens to her work and enhances the relevancy of her research to important stakeholders by engaging multi-disciplinary collaborators.