CURRICULUM VITAE January 20, 2013

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1 a. Name Brenda Helen Vrkljan CURRICULUM VITAE January 20, 2013 b. Business Address School of Rehabilitation Science McMaster University, IAHS 403!400 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1C7 - (905) x27817 vrkljan@mcmaster.ca c. Educational Background 2006 Ph.D., Rehabilitation Science, The University of Western Ontario Focus: Older driver safety and community mobility 2000 M.Cl.Sc., Occupational Therapy, The University of Western Ontario 1998 B.A. Physical Education & Kinesiology, with Honours with distinction, Wilfrid Laurier University d. Current Status at McMaster University 2006 present Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Program, School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University (Successfully achieved tenure & promotion to Associate Professor, effective July 1 st, 2011) e. Professional Organizations 1998 present Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists 2000 present College of Occupational Therapists Ontario 2000 present Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists 2003 present Canadian Association of Gerontologists

2 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae 2 Professional Organizations Cont d 2006 present World Federation of Occupational Therapists 2008 present Association of Driving Rehabilitation Specialists 2009 present Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Transportation Interest Group f. Employment History 1) Academic 2006 present McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario. Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, Faculty of Health Sciences 2004 The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. Course Instructor, Graduate Program, Master of Science (Occupational Therapy) The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. Teaching Assistant, Graduate Program, Master of Science (Occupational Therapy) 2) Clinical Practice 2002 Consultant, Occupational Therapy School Health Program, Chatham-Kent, Community Care Access Centre, Chatham, Ontario Staff Occupational Therapist, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham, Ontario Community Occupational Therapist, ParaMed Home Health Services, Chatham, Ontario g. Scholarly and Professional Activities 1) Editorial Board Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 2010 Guest Editor, Special Issue - Community Mobility & Driving. Occupational Therapy Now - Professional Practice Magazine 2) Journal Referee *Member of Review Board/Roster 2012 present Disability & Rehabilitation 2011 present* American Journal of Occupational Therapy 2010 present Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2009 present* Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy 2009 present Journal of Gerontology Psychological Sciences 2008 present Australian Journal of Occupational Therapy Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy (Ad Hoc) 3) External Grant Reviewer 2008 present (Invited), Meetings, Planning and Dissemination (MPD) Committee, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

3 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae 3 Scholarly and Professional Activities Cont d 4) External Thesis Examiner 2011 University of Waterloo, Health Studies and Gerontology (PhD) 2010 University of Waterloo, Health Studies and Gerontology (M.Sc.) 2009 McMaster University, Health Research Methodology (M.Sc.) 5) Other Scholarly Activities 2011 present Advisory Board, Dementia and Driving in Ontario (DADIO) Study, Sunnybrook Hospital, Funder: The Alzhiemer s Society 2009 present Adjunct Faculty, School of Public Health and Health Systems. The University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario [See Grants & Graduate Supervision] 2009 present Project Leaders Group, AUTO21 Network for Centres of Excellence (NCE) [See Grants] 2007 present Canadian Driving Research Initiative for Vehicular Safety in the Elderly (CanDRIVE II) Steering Committee Canadian Institute of Health Research [CIHR] Team Grant ( ) [See Grants] Advisory Board (Invited). National Blueprint for the Injury Prevention of Older Drivers Project. Public Health Agency of Canada & Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Associate Health Researcher, Centre on Aging, University of Victoria. Funded by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research grant 2007 Network Renewal Team. AUTO21 Network for the Centres of Excellence (NCEs). NCE renewed for 5-year term ($5.8 million / year) 2006 Advisory Board. Report for Coroner of Ontario. Response to Coroner s Inquest: Touching the death of Elizabeth Kidnie. Jury Verdict and Recommendations. Toronto, ON: Summer Program in Aging, Institute of Aging, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Building capacity in research on aging University Discipline Appeal Committee. The University of Western Ontario Steering Committee, Health Policy Initiative. The University of Western Ontario

4 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae 4 Scholarly and Professional Activities Cont d Senate Review Board Academic. The University of Western Ontario 6) Continuing Education 2009 present Enrolled in University Teaching Program (UTP), Program for Faculty Development, Health Sciences, McMaster University 2009 Learning - Completed course examining web tools (blogs, wikis, lecture capture, authoring tools), Learning Technology Division, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University 2008 Academic Pathways Completed Level I Basic Educational Skills Teaching Teachers (BEST) Program for Faculty Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University 2008 Mentorship Program Certification, Program for Faculty Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University 2008 Summer Publication and Grant Writing Workshop, Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) Quality-of-Life Training Program in Rehabilitation Research, McMaster-UBC partnership 2007, 2008 Learning and Technology Research Conference attendee, Centre for Leadership and Learning, McMaster University 2007 How to Teach Large Classes Seminar, Centre for Leadership and Learning, McMaster University 2006 Fall Problem-based Learning Workshops, Role of the Tutor, Program for Faculty Development McMaster University 2005 How to teach at a university level certificate/graduate course, The Teaching Support Centre, The University of Western Ontario 7) Other Professional Activities 2010, 2012 Reviewer (Invited) Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference (CMRSC) Conference Proceedings 2009 present Ontario Society of OTs (OSOT), Task Force on Older Drivers 2009 Group Tutor/Facilitator, Summer Publication and Grant Writing Workshop, CIHR-funded Quality of Life Training Program in Rehabilitation Research, McMaster University-UBC partnership Abstract Reviewer, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, National Conference

5 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae 5 Areas of Interest 8) Research: 1. Driver rehabilitation and community mobility 2. Technology use and participation in older adulthood 9) Teaching: 1. Clinical Skills Training for Occupational Therapists. 2. Evidence-Based Occupational Therapy Practice. 3. Occupational Therapy in Adult and Older Adulthood - Community Mobility, Evaluating Medical Fitness-to-Drive - Technology and Participation h. Awards and Honours 2008, 2009, 2011 National recognition for volunteer contributions to Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) 2006 International Conference on Aging, Disability, and Independence (ICADI) Graduate Student Scholarship Ontario Graduate Scholarship (Doctoral), University of Western Ontario Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation (COTF) Thelma Cardwell Scholarship [Contributions to the profession] Special University Doctoral Scholarship, University of Western Ontario 2000 Smith & Nephew Graduate Award Most likely to make significant contribution to the OT profession, University of Western Ontario Ontario Graduate Scholarship (Master s), University of Western Ontario i. Courses Taught: 1) Undergraduate McMaster University B.Sc Life Sci 4C09 Honours Thesis Student B.HSc. - HTH SCI 4A09 Honours Thesis Student B.HSc. - HTH SCI 4A09 Honours Thesis Student 2008 B.HSc. HTH SCI 2HS3 - Collaborations for Health Initiative

6 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae 6 Courses Taught Cont d 2) Graduate McMaster University MSc Occupational Therapy 2007 present Term 1: Wellness, Health & Occupation OT Course Coordinator - Problem-Based Tutorials (PBT) 2010 Present Term 5: Adulthood, Community & Participation OT Course Coordinator - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP) Term 2: Person, Environment & Occupation OT Course Coordinator, Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP) Term 4: OT 747 Evidence-Based Practice Guest Facilitator 2009 Term 5: OT 728 PREP Driving Assessment - Guest Facilitator 2009 Term 6: OT 737 Fieldwork Supervisor - Professional Practicum (2 Students) Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) The University of Western Ontario MSc Occupational Therapy Fall, 2004 OT 641 Course Coordinator Change Agency: Enabling Occupational Competence Through Occupational Adaptation and Micro-Environmental Change 3) Post-graduate none 4) Other Additional Teaching Achievements 2005 Excellence in Teaching Award, School of Occupational Therapy, The University of Western Ontario 2004 Graduate Student Teaching Award, Faculty of Graduate Studies, The University of Western Ontario j. Supervisorships 1) Master of Clinical Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy), McMaster University Evidence-Based Practice Research Study (Terms 4-6), 2 students Evidence-Based Practice Research Study (Terms 4-6), 2 students Evidence-Based Practice Research Study (Terms 4-6), 5 students Evidence-Based Practice Research Study (Terms 4-6), 4 students

7 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae 7 Supervisorships cont d 2) Doctoral Level none 3) Post-doctoral Level Dr. Alex Crizzle Project: Innovations in vehicle design that promote safety and usability in 2013 (1 yr) an aging society *Funded by Michael G. DeGroote Post-Doctoral Fellowship award in Clinical Research Dr. Briana Zur Project: Identifying needs in occupational therapy training related to assessing medical at-risk, older drivers *Funded by AUTO21- Federally Funded National Centre of Excellent (NCE) 4) Professional none 5) Supervisory Committees MSc (Rehabilitation Science), University of Western Ontario Adam M.B. Day, completed (committee member) PhD (Rehabilitation Science), McMaster University Mary Forhan, completed (committee member) MSc (Health Studies & Gerontology), University of Waterloo Aileen Trang, completed (committee member) PhD (Health Studies & Gerontology), University of Waterloo Alex Crizzle, completed (committee member) MSc (School of Public Health & Health Systems), University of Waterloo 2009 present Courtney Janssen-Grieves PhD (Rehabilitation Science), University of Western Ontario 2008 present Adam M.B. Day (committee member) 6) Other Research Assistantships Sponsored - None m. Research Funding External Peer-reviewed Research Grants (Funded) 1. Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists (OSOT) Strategic Priorities Reearch Grant. $ Developing capacity in occupational therapy training for evaluating medically-at-risk drivers: Best practices in office-based and on-road assessment. (Co-PIs). Vrkljan, B. H., & Zur, B.

8 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae 8 2. AUTO21-Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE). $202, Evaluating the on-road performance of older drivers: Innovations to enhance safety. (Co-PIs). Vrkljan, B., Gélinas, I., Mazor, B. (PIs), Marshall, S., & Fleisig, R. 3. AUTO21-Networks of Centres of Excellent (NCE). ($20,000) Innovation for Childrens Safety in Vehicles- Knowledge Translation Technology Transfer Fund (Co-PIs). Snowdon, A., Vrkljan, B., Altenhoff, W. 4. Edith-Strauss Rehabilitation Research (McGill University). $15, Moving research evidence into clinical practice Driving-related screening, assessment, and referral practices of OTs treating older individuals experiencing mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Korner-Bitensky, N. & Rapoport, M. (co-pis). Vrkljan, B., Gelinas, I. (co-investigators) 5. Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR). $6,786, CIHR Team in Driving in Older Persons (Candrive II). Marshall, S., Man-Son-Hing, M (Co-PIs), Vrkljan, B. (1 of 23 Co-Investigators). Within this team,i am leading or co-leading: A) Common Cohort Study Longitudinal Study of Older Drivers (5 years): Role: Vrkljan, B., Lead Site Investigator, Hamilton, Ontario [$321,750. ( )]. This grant is a 5-year study of 933 drivers aged 70+ will develop a reliable and valid screening tool. The project involves 7 centres (Victoria, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal) as well as international sites in Australia and New Zealand. B) Advancements in Automotive Design: Development of a Vehicle Rating System Role: Vrkljan, B. & Polgar Miller, J. (Co-PIs) [$143,658. ( )]. Description: This five-year project focuses on understanding the safety needs of older vehicle occupants. Methodology includes a scoping review, focus group and survey to develop a tool to inform vehicle purchase decisions of older drivers. 6. AUTO21-Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) ( ) Request for Continuation of Funding (RFC) Innovations for Childrens Safety in Vehicles. $62,975 (Co-PIs) Snowdon, A., Vrkljan, B., Altenhoff, W. See #10 below for grant description. This grant for additional funding was successful. 7. Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation (ONF). $146, Evaluating Policies and Procedures in Canada for Determining Fitness-to-Drive and Licensure Recommendations. Vrkljan, B. & Myers, A. (Co-PIs), Marshall, S., & Blanchard, R. This grant supported a cross-jurisdiction survey of current policies and practices for assessing medically-at-risk drivers. Results will inform legislation concerning fitness-todrive decisions, including linkages with medical review process.

9 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae 9 8. Transport Canada. $24, Addition of Canadian data to the American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAFTS) online web database. Myers, A. (PI), Vrkljan, B., & Marshall, S. 9. Myers, A. M., Vrkljan, B. H., & Marshall, S. Utilization of a Searchable Website on Canadian Licensing Policies, Practices and Noteworthy Initiatives concerning Medically-at- Risk and Older Drivers Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation (ONF) - Knowledge Mobilization Incentive Fund, September, 2010 January, ($10,000) 10. AUTO21-Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE). $310, Innovations in Child Safety. Snowden, A., Altenhof, W., & Vrkljan, B. (Co-PIs), Kobti, Z, Kent, R., Moussa, W., Cretu, E., & Boyd, H. This grant supports the examination of current protocols and clinical decision-making for positioning low birth weight/premature infants in car seats at time of discharge from hospital. The intent is to identify procedures that enhance current practices for safe and appropriate car seat evaluation of these high-risk infants. 11. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). $23,500,000. Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA). Raina, P., Wolfson, C. Kirkland, S. (Co-PIs), Vrkljan, B. et al. (1 of 160 Co-Investigators and Collaborators). This grant supports a large, national, long-term study that will follow approximately 50,000 Canadian men and women aged 45 and 85 for at least 20 years. The study will collect information on the changing biological, medical, psychological, social, and economic aspects of people s lives. 12. AUTO21-Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE). $237, Safe Transportation for Seniors. Bédard, M., & Polgar Miller, J. (PIs), Hagler, P., Johnson, M., McAuliffe, J., Michaud, F., Porter, M., Shaw, L., Vrkljan, B. This grant supports ongoing research on technological innovations in the automotive industry and their impact on the safety of older drivers and passengers, including the utility of driving simulators as a means to evaluate older drivers. 13. Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR). $96, Enhanced mobility for individuals with arthritis. Cranney, A. (PI), Byszewski, Gelinas, Li, Man-son-Hing, M., Marshall, S., Towhee, T., Vaidyanath, C., Vrkljan, B., Wells, G. This grant funded an investigation of the impact of arthritis on safe driving practices. Focus groups with clinicians and consumers as well as a survey of rheumatologists will inform the development of information resources aimed to support safe mobility. 14. Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation (COTF). $5, Best practices in driver assessment. Vrkljan, B. (PI). Clubb, L., Garrett, S., Wood, B., Pauley, T., Letts, L.

10 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae 10 Internal Peer-reviewed Grants (Funded) 1. Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative. $195,000. Innovations in vehicle design that promote safety and usability in an aging society. (Co-PIs). Vrkljan, B. H., & Fleisig, R. 2. Collaborations for Health Initiative. $5, Driving into the future: Promoting driving safety across lifespan. Vrkljan, B. H.(PI). Sun, H, Sekuler, A., Bennett, P., Lee, T. Grants Under Review Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF). (February 2013) $200,000, Innovations in Automobile Design for an Aging Population Co(PI) with Dr. Robert Fleisig, Faculty of Engineering Ontario Research Fund for Small Infrastructure Funds (CFI s Leaders Opportunity Fund) (June 2013) $199,999, Innovations in Automobile Design for an Aging Population Co(PI) with Dr. Robert Fleisig, Faculty of Engineering Grant in Process Candrive III Driving in Older Persons Nominated Principal Investigator: Dr. Shawn Marshall, University of Ottawa, Co-PIs (alphabetical): Michel Bedard (Lakehead), Michelle Porter (university of Manitoba, Gary Naglie (University of Toronto), Holly Tuokko (University of Victoria), Brenda Vrkljan (McMaster) Submission Deadline: March 2013 n. Lifetime Publications 1) Peer Reviewed a) Book none b) Contributions to Books Book Chapter Bradley, L., & Vrkljan, B. H. (2010). Self-care outcomes. In Law, M., & McColl, M. A. (Eds.). Interventions, Effects, and Outcomes in Occupational Therapy: adults and older adults. Thorofare, NJ.: Slack. c) Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed) Submitted (Under Review): 1. Zhan, J.*, Vrkljan, B.H., Porter, M., & Polgar, J. Older drivers opinions of criteria that inform the cars they buy: A focus group study. Accident Analysis and Prevention.

11 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae Chugh-Gupta, N.*, Vrkljan, B.H., Baldasarre, F., A systematic review of yoga for state anxiety: Considerations for occupational therapy. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 3. Journal: Accident Analysis & Prevention, 5 Submissions (Nov. 30, 2012); a. Development and evaluation of a Driving Observation Schedule (DOS) to study everyday driving performance of older drivers. Authors:Z. Vlahodimitrakou 1, J.L. Charlton 1, J. Langford 1, S. Koppel 1, M. Di Stefano 2, W. Macdonald 2, B. Mazer 3, I. Gelinas 3, B. Vrkljan 4, M.M. Porter 5, G.A. Smith 5, A.W. Cull 5, S. Marshall 6 b. The Relationship between Cognitive Performance, Perceptions of Driving Comfort and Abilities, and Self-reported Driving Restrictions among Healthy Older Drivers Mark J. Rapoport a*, Gary Naglie b, Kelly Weegar c, Anita Myers d, Duncan Cameron e, Alexander Crizzle f, Nicol Korner-Bitensky g,h, Holly Tuokko i, Brenda Vrkljan f, Michel Bédard j, Michelle Porter k, Barbara Mazer g, h, Isabelle Gélinas g, h, Malcolm Man-Son- Hing c, Shawn Marshall c c. Protocol for Candrive II/Ozcandrive, a multicentre prospective older driver cohort study. Shawn Marshall a*, Malcolm Man-Son-Hing a (PIs), Michel Bédard b, Judith Charlton c, Sylvain Gagnon d, Isabelle Gélinas e, Sjaan Koppel c, Nicol Korner-Bitensky e, Jim Langford c, Barbara Mazer e, Anita Myers f, Gary Naglie g, Jan Polgar h, Michelle Porter i, Mark Rapoport j, Holly Tuokko k, Brenda Vrkljan l, Andrew Woolnough a d. Generalizing the Candrive II findings to all Canadian older drivers: Investigating the representativeness of a large convenience sample. Sylvain Gagnon PhD, Shawn Marshall MD MSc FRCP, Yara Kadulina MA, Arne Stinchcombe PhD, Andrea Jane Hickey MSc, Malcolm Man-Son-Hing MD MSc FRCPC Isabelle Gelinas PhD, Nicol Korner-Bitensky PhD, Barbara Mazer PhD, Mark J. Rapoport MD FRCPC, Gary Naglie MD FRCPC, Brenda Vrkljan PhD, Michel Bédard PhD, Michelle M. Porter PhD e. The Impact of Everyday Sleep Problems on Self-Reported Driving Patterns and Perceived Driving Abilities in a Cohort of Active Older Drivers Andrea Jane Hickey a, Kelly Weegar b, Yara Kadulina a, Sylvain Gagnon a, Shawn Marshall b, Anita Myers c, Holly Tuokko d Malcolm Man-Son-Hing MD MSc FRCPC Isabelle Gelinas PhD, Nicol Korner-Bitensky PhD, and Barbara Mazer PhD, Mark J. Rapoport MD FRCPC, Gary Naglie MD FRCPC, Brenda Vrkljan PhD, Michel Bédard PhD, Michelle M. Porter PhD Published 1. Bondy, M.*, Altenhoff, W., Chen, X., Vrkljan, B.H., Snowdon, A. (2012). Development of a finite element/multi-body model of newborn infant for restraint analysis and design. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. [Epub ahead of publication]

12 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae Forhan, M*. Law, M., Taylor, V.H., & Vrkljan, B.H. (2012). Factors associated with the satisfaction of participation in daily activities for adults with class II obesity. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 32(3), Bédard, M, Weaver B, Man-Son-Hing, M, Classen S and Candrive investigators (including BH Vrkljan listed alphabetically) (2011). The SIMARD screening tool to identify unfit drivers: Are we there now? Journal of Primary Care and Community Health, 2, Forhan, M., Law, M., Vrkljan, B. H., & Taylor, V.H. (2011). Participation profile of adults with class III obesity. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health. 31(3), Vrkljan, B. H., Leuty, V., & Law, M. (2011). Aging-in-Place: Exploring the transactional relationship between habits and health in a community context. OTJR: Occupation, Participation and Health, 31, Vrkljan, B. H. (2011). Evaluating collaboration between older drivers and passengers during first-time use of an in-vehicle navigation system: Potential implications on driving safety. Educational Gerontology, 37(2), Vrkljan, B. H., & Anaby, D. (2011). What vehicle features are considered important when buying an automobile? An examination of consumer preferences by age and gender. Journal of Safety Research, 42(1), Vrkljan, B. H., McGrath, C. & Letts, L. (2011). Assessment tools for evaluating fitness to drive: A critical appraisal of evidence. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. 78 (2) Vrkljan, B. H. (2010). Facilitating technology use in older adulthood: The Person- Environment Occupation framework revisited. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(9) Forhan, M. Law, M. Vrkljan, B. H., & Taylor, V. (2010). Lives on hold: The experience of participation in the occupations of everyday living for adults with obesity Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(4), Vrkljan, B. H. Cranney, A., Worswick, J., O Donnell, S., Li, L. C., Gelinas, I., Man- Son-Hing, M., & Marshall, S. (2010). Supporting safe driving with arthritis: Developing a driving toolkit for clinical practice and consumer use. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64, Shaw, L. Polgar, J., Vrkljan, B. H. & Jacobson, J. (2010). Seniors Perceptions of vehicle safety risks and needs. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 64,

13 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae Forhan, M., Vrkljan, B. H., & MacDermid, J. (2010). A systematic review of the quality of psychometric evidence supporting the use of an Obesity-Specific Quality of Life Measure for use with persons who have class III obesity. Obesity Reviews, 11(3), Vrkljan, B. H. (2009). Constructing a mixed methods design to explore the older driver - co-pilot relationship. Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 3(4), Vrkljan, B. H., & Polgar Miller, J. (2007). Driving, navigation, and vehicular technology: Experiences of older drivers and their co-pilots. Traffic Injury Prevention, 8(4), Vrkljan, B. H. & Polgar Miller, J. (2007, June). Driving safety in later life: Exploring the older passenger relationship [Electronic Version]. TRANS ED 11th International Conference of Mobility for Elderly and Disabled Persons. Retrieved from Vrkljan, B. H. (2007). Collaborative Participation: An occupational analysis of the older driver-copilot relationship. OTJR: Occupation, Participation & Health, 27(1), Vrkljan, B. H. & Polgar Miller, J. (2007). Linking occupational participation and occupational identity: An exploratory study of the transition from driving to driving cessation in older adulthood. Journal of Occupational Science, 14 (1), Vrkljan, B. H. (2005). Dispelling the disability stereotype: Embracing a universalistic perspective of disablement. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 72(1), Vrkljan, B. H. & Polgar Miller, J. (2005). Advancements in vehicular technology: Potential implications for the older driver. International Journal of Vehicle Information and Communication Systems, 1, Vrkljan, B. H., & Miller-Polgar, J. (2001). Meaning of occupational engagement in lifethreatening illness. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(4), d) Conference Proceedings (Peer Reviewed) 1. Vrkljan, B.H., Zhan, J., Porter, M., & Polgar, J. (2012). Older drivers opinions of criteria that inform the cars they buy: A focus group study. Proc. CMRSC-XXII; Banff, ALB, June. 2. Vrkljan, B.H., Boyd, H., Moher, C., Snowdon, A., & Altenhoff, W. (2012). A usability analysis fo the car seat challenge protocol for premature infants. Proc. CMRSC-XXII; Banff, ALB, June. 3. Zhan J., & Vrkljan, B.H. (2011). Exploring factors that influence vehicle purchasing decisions of older drivers: Where does safety fit? 6 th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design. Lake Tahoe, NV, June 2011

14 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae Crizzle, A.M., Myers, A.M., Vrkljan, B.H., Almeida, Q.J. (2011). Using in-vehicle devices to examine exposure and patterns in drivers with Parkinson s Disease compared to an aged matched control group. 6 th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training and Vehicle Design. Lake Tahoe, NV, June Vrkljan, B. H., Drew, L., & Musgrave, K. (2010). Designing vehicles for an aging population: Key considerations and recommendations. Manuscript submitted for publication. Online Proceedings of the 20th Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference, Niagara Falls, June Moher, C., Vrkljan, B. H., & Snowden, A. (2010). Innovations for children s safety in vehicles: Preterm infants and car seat safety in the NICU. Manuscript submitted for publication. Online Proceedings of the 20th Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference, Niagara Falls, June ) Not Peer Reviewed a) Book None b) Technical Reports 1. Myers, A. M., Vrkljan, B. H., & Marshall, S (2012). Utilization of a Searchable Website on Canadian Licensing Policies, Practices and Noteworthy Initiatives concerning Medically-at-Risk and Older Drivers. Final Report to the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. 2. Myers, A., Vrkljan, B., Marshall, S., & Blanchard, R. (2011). Evaluating policies and procedures in Canada for determining fitness-to-drive and licensure recommendations (safe/unsafe and conditions). Final Report to Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. 3. Vrkljan, B., Hyde, N., Young, M., et al. (2009). Aging driver report. Report to the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists Board of Directors. July, Ripat, J. Law, M., Leclair, L. Letts, L., & Vrkljan, B. H. (2009). Development of A webbased learning resource the Canadian Practice Process Framework A comparison of two process frameworks that guide occupational therapy practice Retrieved from: Framework/ ProcessFrameworks/tabid3541/Debault.asp c) Journal Articles (Not peer-reviewed) 1. Vrkljan, B. H. (2010). Addressing driving and community mobility issues: Challenge meets opportunity for occupational therapy. Occupational Therapy Now, 12(5), 3-4.

15 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae Law, M., MacDermid, J., Vrkljan, B. H., & Telford, J. (2008) Facilitating knowledge transfer through McMaster PLUS REHAB Project: Linking rehabilitation practitioners to new and relevant research findings. Occupational Therapy Now, 10(5), o. Presentations 1) Invited 1. Vrkljan, B. H., & Rapoport, M. The Older Driver: Challenge meets Opportunity. Sunnybrook Hospital. Toronto, ON. October 30, Vrkljan, B. H. Global Perspectives on Assessing Older Drivers: Science Informing Public Policy symposium. Occupational Therapy Issues, University of Calgary, June 21-23, Vrkljan, B. H., Bridging habits health and home: Examining age-in-place and participation using an occupational lens. AgeLAB, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), August, Boston, MA 4. Rapoport, M., Vrkljan, B. H., & Pimlott, N. (2011). Physician reporting of patients with cognitive impairment to transportation authorities: Is consensus possible? 4 th Annual Brain Sciences Day for Family Physicians. Treating the brain and mind in primary care. Sunnybrook Hospital. December Toronto, ON. 5. Vrkljan, B. H., Hyde, N. M., Sadasivan, B., Vrkljan, B. H., Hebert, D., Moore, B. Screening and Assessment of the Older Driver. Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. October Toronto, ON. 6. Vrkljan, B. H. Can I drive again?: Using evidence to inform clinical decisionmaking. 9 th Annual Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (KLARU) Conference - Aging at Home: Connecting Research and Clinical Care. Oct, Toronto, ON. 7. Vrkljan, B. H., & Hyde, N. M. OT practice and the aging driver: Challenges and recommendations. Aging Summit - Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. October, Toronto, ON. 8. Vrkljan, B. H. Best Practices in Driver Assessment in Occupational Therapy. Occupational Therapy Atlantic Conference (OTAC). October Saint John, NB. 9. Kita, M., Sadasivan, B., Vrkljan, B. H., Hebert, D., Moore, B., Varughese, S., & Zaiyouna, R. Driving assessment in occupational therapy: Formalizing our processes. University of Toronto Dept. of Occupational Therapy & Science. March Toronto, ON. 10. Vrkljan, B. H. Driving Safety in Later Life. Facilitating Mobility & Participation. BiNational Research Symposium. Canadian Consulate General. Government of Canada. January Windsor, ON.

16 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae Vrkljan, B. H. Driver Rehabilitation: Addressing Driving Issues in Clinical Practice. OT Practice Day. Providence Hospital, November 2008, Toronto, ON 12. Vrkljan, B. H. Driving Safety: Collaborations between Older Drivers and Passengers. La Trobe University, June 2008, Melbourne, Australia. 2) Contributed a) Peer Reviewed* *Student-Authored 1. Naglie, G., Rapoport, M.J., Marshall, S., Hing, M., Tuokko, H., Myers, A., Crizzle, A.M, & Vrkljan, B.H., Associations between cognitive performance, self-reported driving comfort, abilities, and behavior in a large cohort of healthy drivers. Gerontological Societies of America (GSA), San Diego, CA. November, Vrkljan, B.H., Zhan, J., Porter, M., & Polgar, J. Older drivers opinions of criteria that inform the cars they buy: A focus group study. Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals, Banff, ALB, June, Vrkljan, B.H., Boyd, H., Moher, C., Snowdon, A., & Altenhoff, W. (2012). A usability analysis fo the car seat challenge protocol for premature infants. Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals; Banff, ALB, June Vrkljan, B.H., Boyd, H., Snowdon, A., & Altenhoff, W. Preterm infants and car seat safety: A role for occupational therapy. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Quebec City, June, Gupta, N., Vrkljan, B, & Badassare, F. A systematic review of yoga for state anxiety: Considerations for Occupaitonal Therapy. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Quebec City, June, Vrkljan, B.H., Boyd, H., Snowdon, A., & Altenhoff, W. Preterm infants and car seat safety: A role for occupational therapy. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Saskatoon, SK, June, Zhan J.*, & Vrkljan, B.H. Exploring factors that influence vehicle purchasing decisions of older drivers: Where does safety fit? 6 th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training, and Vehicle Design. Lake Tahoe, NV, June Crizzle, A.M.*, Myers, A.M., Vrkljan, B.H., Almeida, Q.J. Using in-vehicle devices to examine exposure and patterns in drivers with Parkinson s Disease compared to an aged matched control group. 6 th International Driving Symposium on Human Factors in Driver Assessment, Training and Vehicle Design. Lake Tahoe, NV, June 2011

17 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae Myers, A. M., Vrkljan, B. H. Marshall, S. & Blanchard, R. Policies for restricting medically at-risk drivers: Profile of Canadian jurisdictions. 63rd annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA, Nov, Vrkljan, B. H., Myers, A. M., Marshall, S. & Blanchard, R. Factors influencing variability in assessment procedures for medically at-risk drivers. 63rd annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA, Nov, Vrkljan, B. H., Myers, A. M., Marshall, S. & Blanchard, R. (2010). Informing best practices for assessing fitness to drive across Canada. To be presented at the 8 th National Workshop for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists. Quebec City, QUE, Sept, Myers, A. M., Blanchard, R., Vrkljan, B. H., Marshall, S., Policies and Procedures for Licensing Medically At-risk Drivers: Documenting and Disseminating Best Practices across Provincial and State Boundaries. Canadian Evaluation Society, Victoria, BC, May, Vrkljan, B. H., Myers, A. M., Marshall, S. & Blanchard, R. (2010). Informing best practices for fitness to drive across Canada. National conference of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Halifax, NS, May, Crizzle, A.,* Myers, A., Almeida, Q. Vrkljan, B. & Roy, E. Using vehicle technology to study behaviour of drivers with and without Parkinson s Disease. Poster presented at the International Society for Gerontechnology 7th World Conference, Vancouver, BC, May Myers, A. M., Vrkljan, B. H., Marshall, S., Blanchard, R. Evaluation of policies and procedures for determining fitness-to-drive across Canada. The Gerontological Society of America, November 2009, Atlanta, Georgia. 16. Ripat, J., Law, M., Leclair, L., Letts, L., Vrkljan, B. H. Comparison of two process frameworks to guide occupational therapy practice. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. May 2009, Ottawa, Ontario. 17. Vrkljan, B. H., Law, M., & Leuty, V. Aging in place: Creating Age-Friendly environments in Canada. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. May 2009, Ottawa, ON. 18. Vrkljan, B. H., & Clubb, L. et al. Driver Assessment Tools: Utility in Occupational Therapy Practice. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. May, Ottawa, ON. 19. Vrkljan, B. H. Knowledge translation in action: the power of consumer-researcher partnerships to promote mobility and participation. American Occupational Therapy Association Conference. April Houston, TX.

18 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae Tsotsos, L.E.*, Roggeveen, A.B., Sekuler, A.B., Vrkljan, B. H. & Bennett, P.B. Seniors in the Driver s Seat: The Role of the Useful Field of View in Driving. CIHR Research Symposium, February 2009, Banff, ALB. 21. Vrkljan, B.H., Roggeveen, A., Mathur, S., & Ho, E. Local and Global Innovations for Combating Wait Times of Vision-Related Health Services. Canadian Association of Gerontology Annual meeting: Aging Globally and Locally. October London, Ontario. 22. Vrkljan, B.H. Team Learning And New Technology In Older Adulthood: Cognitive Collaboration Revisited. Canadian Association of Gerontology Annual meeting: Aging Globally and Locally. October London, ON. 23. Vrkljan, B. H. Driving Safety and Vehicular Technology: Analyzing the Older Driver- Co-Pilot Relationship. Canadian Association of Gerontology Annual meeting: Aging Globally and Locally. October London, Ontario. 24. Vrkljan, B. H., & Gewurtz, R. Community faculty in occupational therapy education: The benefits and challenges. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. June, Yellowknife, NWT. (Declined). 25. Vrkljan, B. H. Driving safety and in-vehicle navigation systems: Analyzing the relationship between older drivers and passengers. 7 th National Workshop for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists. May, Ottawa, ON. 26. Vrkljan, B. H. Occupational disruption Occupational identity crisis? Linking key theoretical concepts. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. July, St. John s, Newfoundland. 27. Vrkljan, B. H., & Miller Polgar, J. Older drivers and co-pilots: Determining the impact on driving safety. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists July, St. John s, Newfoundland. 28. Vrkljan, B. H. & Polgar Miller, J. Driving safety in later life: Exploring the older driverpassenger relationship. TRANS ED 11 th International Conference of Mobility for Elderly and Disabled Persons. Montreal, QUE, June Polgar Miller, J., Shaw, L. E., & Vrkljan, B. H. An evidence-based toolkit for promoting Safe Transportation for Seniors. World Federation of Occupational Therapists. July, 2006, Sydney, Australia. 30. Vrkljan, B. H., & Miller Polgar, J. Living longer, driving longer: Understanding the mobility needs of older adults. World Federation of Occupational Therapists. July, 2006, Sydney, Australia.

19 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae Vrkljan, B.H., & Miller Polgar, J. In-vehicle navigation systems and driving safety: An analysis of older drivers and passengers. International Conference Aging, Disability and Independence. February, 2006, St. Petersburg, FL. 32. Vrkljan, B.H., & Miller Polgar, J. Driving safety in older adulthood: The potential impact of technology. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. June, 2006, Montreal, QUE. 33. Vrkljan, B. H., & Miller Polgar, J. Living longer, driving longer. Understanding the needs of older drivers and their families. Canadian Association on Gerontology. October, 2005, Halifax, NS. 34. Vrkljan, B. H., & Miller Polgar, J. Driving, health, and older adulthood: Implications of an aging society. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, May, 2005, Vancouver, BC. 35. Vrkljan, B. H. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Exploring the relationship between driving, driving cessation, and the health and wellbeing of older adults. January, 2005, Rehabilitation Sciences Seminar Series, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON. 36. Vrkljan, B. H. The World Health Organization s (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF): Theoretical and Clinical Considerations for the Driving Rehabilitation Specialist. Paper presented at the sixth national conference of Driving Rehabilitation Specialists, May 2004, Edmonton, ALB. 37. Miller Polgar, J., Shaw, L., & Vrkljan, B. H. Ensuring Safe Transportation for Seniors: Potential Implications for Occupational Therapists. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, May 2005, Charlottetown, PEI. 38. Vrkljan, B. H., & Korzycki, M. Driving into the future: Vehicular technology and the older driver. Poster session presented at the 6th annual World Congress on Aging and Physical Activity, August, 2004, London, ON. 39. Miller Polgar, J., Shaw, L., & Vrkljan, B. H. (2004). Safe transportation for seniors. Canadian Seating and Mobility Conference Proceedings, Toronto, ON. 40. Vrkljan, B. H., & MacKinnon, J. Uncovering the truth about intimacy. National conference of the Canadian Association Occupational Therapy, May, 2003, Winnipeg, MB. 41. Vrkljan, B. H., & Miller-Polgar, J. The meaning of occupational engagement in lifethreatening illness. National conference of the Canadian Association Occupational Therapists, May, 2001, Calgary, ALB.

20 VRKLJAN, B. H Curriculum Vitae 20 p. Administrative Responsibilities 1) Department 2010 present M.Sc. Chair, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Term Tutorial Coordinators 2010 present PhD, Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee (Member), Rehabilitation Science Grad Programs 2010 present Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation, McMaster SRS Faculty Representative 2010 present Occupational Therapy Education Committee (Admissions rep) 2010 M.Sc. Occupational Therapy, Term Chairs group member 2010 M.Sc. Occupational Therapy Placement Task Group 2010 M.Sc. Occupational Therapy Professional Portfolio Task Group 2009 present Admissions Committee (Vice-Chair), MSc PT & OT Programs 2007 present M.Sc. Occupational Therapy Evaluation Sub-Committee member 2007 present M.Sc. Occupational Therapy, PREP course coordinators group member 2007 present M.Sc. Occupational Therapy, PBT course coordinators group member M.Sc. Selection Committee, Faculty Positions (Anatomy, Physiotherapy) 2006 present M.Sc. Occupational Therapy Curriculum Committee member 2) Faculty 2010 McMaster Medical School Admissions, Interviewer 2006 present Learning and Technology Advisory Committee (LTAC) member 2008 Selection Committee, Assistant Professor, Learning & Technology q. Select Volunteer Involvements Volunteer Driver, Seniors, Dundas Community Services (2013) Food bank, Christmas Hamper program (2011) Special Olympics, Track & Field Meet, Oakville, ON (2010)