Rosie Twomey, PhD

Dr. Rosie's Twomey's role as Research Development Facilitator is to work with investigators at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) to develop strong research plans and proposals. She works with faculty and trainees on all types of proposals, and provides expert logistics for major projects.

Experience

Research Development Facilitator, BCCHR & WHRI, 2023-present
Associate Scientific Director, CIHR-Institute of Musculoskeletal Health & Arthritis, 2022-2023
Postdoctoral Research Fellow & Research Scientist, University of Calgary, 2017-2022
Lecturer, Northumbria University, 2016
Visiting Lecturer, University of Brighton, 2014-2016
Technical Instructor & Research Coordinator, University of Brighton, 2010-2016

Education & Training

PDFs Health Services/Kinesiology/Oncology, University of Calgary; PhD Exercise Physiology, University of Brighton; BSc (Hons, 1st) Kinesiology, University of Brighton

Contact

Rosie Twomey, PhD
Research Development Facilitator
Research & Technology Development Office
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
950 West 28 Avenue
Vancouver, BC
Canada V5Z 4H4

Office: Room 3107
Phone: 604-875-2000 ext. 5227
Email: rosie.twomey@bcchr.ca

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