Affiliate Scientist Division of Support, Systems & Outcomes - Communities of Health Toronto General Research Institute (TGRI)
Clinical Studies Resource Centre Member Ontario Cancer Institute
Keywords: cancer, palliative care, patient education, survivorship, symptom and quality of life assessment, continuing education and professional development
Research Interests
Dr. Jones received her Ph.D. from the Institute of Medical Sciences in 2000 and completed 2 post-doctoral fellowships at Princess Margaret Hospital. Since that time, her research has primarily focused on psychosocial factors among the medically ill, including:
The assessment of symptoms and quality of life at the end of life in both the patient and their family caregiver; and
The development and evaluation of interventions for women with breast cancer and their spouses.
She has also developed expertise in the area of continuing health professional education, and patient and family education and works closely with the Oncology Education and Survivorship programs at Princess Margaret Hospital.
Additional Appointments
Research Associate, Department of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care, Princess Margaret Hospital
Director of Research, Cancer Survivorship Program, Princess Margaret Hospital
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
Associate Member, Institute of Medical Sciences, School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto
