Mirella Veras, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba;
Associate Researcher, CRIR
Phone: 204-789-3927
Email: Mirella.veras@umanitoba.ca
Education
- Post-doctorate, rehabilitation sciences, Université de Montréal, 2016
- Post-doctorate, rehabilitation sciences University of Ottawa, 2014
- Ph.D., population health, University of Ottawa, 2013
- Diploma in Health Services and Policy Research, Ontario Training Centre, University of Ottawa, 2013
- M.Sc., Public Health (Epidemiology), Universidade Federal do Ceará, 2005
- Equivalency diploma in physiotherapy, McGill University, 2015
- B.Sc., Physiotherapy, Universidade Federal da Paraiba, João Pessoa, 2000
Intérêts de recherche
Dr. Veras’ research in digital health, including artificial intelligence (AI), focuses on enhancing mobility, autonomy, and independence for middle-aged and older adults. Her work emphasizes equity in digital health by evaluating and helping to develop AI solutions that address mobility and functional challenges while ensuring access for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Publications
Research orientation
Axis 1: Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Functions and Activities
Research topic
Theme 1: Functional Mechanisms
