Assistant Professor
McMaster University, Canada
Jenna Smith-Turchyn (PT, PhD) is a physiotherapist and Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. She is also an Associate Member in the Centre for Discovery in Cancer Research at McMaster University and co-chair for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Oncology Division. Jenna has an active research program at the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. Her research focuses on exercise oncology and self-management related to physical therapy for individuals living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis, with the goal of maximizing participation and physical functioning. She is also currently exploring implementation strategies for cancer rehabilitation for underserved survivors of cancer.