JOAN BOTTORFF

Joan Bottorff is one of Canada’s leading scientists in the field of health behavior. She is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia Okanagan, and has been the recipient of a UBC Distinguished University Scholar Award and a CIHR Investigator Award. She co-leads two very successful research units and has developed active research programs in tobacco control, cancer screening and health promotion. As a leader in the field of genetic nursing, Dr. Bottorff is also collaborating on projects to examine psychosocial issues related to genetic testing. Dr. Bottorff is well known for her expertise in qualitative research methods.