Mary Fox, RN, PhD, is a Professor in the School of Nursing at York University and an expert in gerontological nursing and health services research. Professor Fox’s research responds to profound social and economic changes affecting healthcare today, such as patients being discharged “quicker and sicker” and the movement of care into the community. Her research focuses on developing knowledge to support patients’ functioning during illness and recovery. She is the recipient of more than $4 million in grants and awards such as:

• Ontario Ministry of Research, Innovation & Science Early Researcher Award (2014 – 2019)
• Ontario Ministry of Health Career Scientist Award (2008 – 2013)
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research Fellowship (2004 – 2007)

She has disseminated the findings of over 40 studies in more than 100 peer-reviewed published manuscripts and conference proceedings.