- Overview
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Anya F. Smith, PhD, is a Researcher and Scientific Lead, CP and DDH Research, Evaluation, and Surveillance at Child Health BC (CHBC), Provincial Health Services Authority. Dr. Smith has a background in epidemiology and population and public health. Her history spans research in infectious disease, chronic conditions and disorders, and population health initiatives with BC First Nations. Currently, Dr. Smith's work at CHBC is focused on leading population and clinical-level research, evaluation, and surveillance initiatives that inform pediatric clinical service innovation - with a particular focus on certain chronic hip disorders and conditions.
- Research
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Estimating prevalence and incidence of Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Estimating prevalence and incidence of Cerebral Palsy (CP) in children and youth in BC using multiple, linked, health administrative databases and predictive modelling. These estimates will inform recruitment into the Hip Surveillance Clinical Program, and select indicators will be collected for on-going population-level surveillance.Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is a largely preventable chronic disability in children. There is currently no standardized care pathway in BC for DDH screening. Dr. Smith is leading the development and evaluation of this pathway using clinical and population-level data, in an effort to reduce the incidence of severe DDH requiring invasive surgical intervention. Population-level surveillance of DDH will be established.
Researching mental health and substance use: Q&A with new investigator Dr. Trevor Goodyear
Dr. Trevor Goodyear's interest in working with youth stems from several years as a registered nurse in Ontario and BC, including in child and adolescent mental health at BC Children's Hospital. He joined BCCHR as an investigator in October 2025.
