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Assistant Professor; Adjunct Scientist
University of Manitoba; Institute for Work & Health (Toronto) - Measurement Research Unit (IWH-MRU), Canada
Dr. Lisa Engel is a registered Occupational Therapist (OT Reg. (MB)) and an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba (Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences; Winnipeg, Canada) and adjunct scientist with the Institute for Work and Health (Toronto, Canada). Her program of research evolved directly from her clinical experiences and aims to improve the financial capability and financial well-being of people living with chronic health conditions or disabilities, especially those living with cognitive impairments or brain injury. This research views addressing finance as foundational to addressing health and participation outcomes. Dr. Engel received her Masters of Science in Occupational Science/Therapy in 2007 and PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences in 2018, both from the University of Toronto. She completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University Health Network’s Centre for Prognosis in Rheumatic Diseases before joining as faculty in 2019 at the University of Manitoba. She has been the recipient of over 50 academic awards, honors, scholarships, and grants including multiple prestigious national scholarships/fellowships and grants.