Dr. Karisa Parkington holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Waterloo (2021). She has over two years of post-doctoral consulting & industry experience in digital therapeutics for psychiatric and neurological disorders and has been a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Interventional Neuropsychiatry Program at St. Michael’s Hospital since October 2023.
Dr. Parkington leads clinical trials and qualitative research focusing on the co-design and development of digital mental health interventions for common mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, sleep disruptions) leveraging mobile surveys, wearable devices, psychoeducational videos, virtual reality (VR) and therapeutic chatbots.
Dr. Karisa B. Parkington, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto
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Student Researchers
The Interventional Psychiatry Program at St. Michael's Hospital is seeking dedicated student researchers to assist with various clinical trials, observational studies, and systematic reviews focusing on innovative interventions for psychiatric populations. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of mental health. Join us in making a difference today.
Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV, academic transcripts, and cover letter to karisa.parkington@unityhealth.to
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