Shirin M. Shallwani

PT, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Physiothérapeute

Oncologie

Ontario, Canada

Dre Shirin Shallwani est physiothérapeute agréée et chercheuse postdoctorale à la Faculté de médecine de réadaptation de l'Université de l'Alberta. Ses recherches portent principalement sur l'examen des programmes d'exercices fondés sur des données probantes destinés aux personnes atteintes d'un cancer. Elle est également associée de recherche au Programme de recherche sur le lymphœdème de l'Université McGill, où elle participe à l'étude de stratégies de réduction des risques de lymphœdème.

Dr. Shirin Shallwani is a licensed physiotherapist and postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine of the University of Alberta. She has over 15 years of clinical experience with cancer and lymphedema patient populations. Her current research involves designing, implementing, and evaluating exercise and rehabilitation support for individuals with cancer. Dr. Shallwani is also a research associate with the McGill University Lymphedema Research Program, where she is involved with investigating lymphedema risk-reduction strategies for cancer and non-cancer populations. To date, she has published over 25 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, co-authored two textbook chapters, and delivered over 45 presentations at national and international conferences. She has also been invited to guest lecture at the McGill University School of Physical & Occupational Therapy since 2012 and has instructed post-graduate oncology courses through the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) and other independent organizations. Selected volunteer experiences include serving on the Executive Committee of the CPA Oncology Division and the National Lymphedema Conference Scientific Committee.