Julie Robillard

 
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Associate Professor

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Research Interests

Patient experience/patient engagement
eHealth
Assistive technology
Neuroethics
Brain health technology
Artificial Intelligence
Dementia
mental health
Social robots
pediatrics

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Research Options

I am available and interested in collaborations (e.g. clusters, grants).
I am interested in and conduct interdisciplinary research.
I am interested in working with undergraduate students on research projects.
 
 

Biography

Dr. Julie Robillard is Scientist in Patient Experience at BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and Health Centres, and Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of British Columbia. She is also Associate Director of the National Core for Neuroethics, an interdisciplinary research group dedicated to tackling the ethical, legal, policy and social implications of advances in neuroscience. Dr. Robillard brings her multidisciplinary background in neuroscience and biomedical ethics to the study of issues the intersection of patient experience, brain health and technology. Her current work focuses on the development of tools for the evaluation of the quality, ethics and experience of health intervention and health services, with a focus on brain health technology. She is also investigating the integration of artificial intelligence in technology for older adults with dementia and their caregivers as a means to ensure adherence to ethical norms.

Research Methodology

surveys
Qualitative Interviews
Technology evaluation
Focus Groups
Systematic literature reviews
Patient journey mapping

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Partner appointment
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