KT Canada Seminar Series – Citizen Science: An Approach to Engage the Public and Co-Develop Research Questions – June 26, 2025

Session Description

Learning Objectives – by the end of the session, the audience will be able to:
•    Understand what citizen science is and how it can enhance public engagement by breaking down barriers to inclusivity in health research.
•    Explain how citizen science can actively involve patients and the public in co-creating and prioritizing research driven by community priorities.
•    Discuss an example of ongoing citizen science work with 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities with chronic pain and how the approach supports meaningful community participation in the full research program.

Presenter bio: Dr. Codie Primeau (he/him; il) is an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Western University and an Affiliate Scientist with Arthritis Research Canada. His research focuses on arthritis, pelvic health, chronic pain, and 2S/LGBTQIA+ health, with an emphasis on equity, inclusion, and patient and community engagement. He studies clinical and cost-effectiveness of physiotherapy and surgical interventions and works to improve access to affirming care. He also leads initiatives to strengthen 2S/LGBTQIA+ representation in physiotherapy education and collaborates with national and community-based organizations with the aim to enhance health outcomes for underrepresented communities.