Photo of Greta Heathcote outside in the mountains

Greta Heathcote

MEd
Pronouns: She/her

Positions

Family Research Partner & Advisory Council Member

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | Developmental Pediatrics

Affiliations

Child Health and Wellness Collaborator

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute, Owerko Centre

Contact information

Email

greta.heathcote1@ucalgary.ca

Background

Educational Background

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management Public Policy and Administration, Carleton University, 2006

Master of Education Higher Education Leadership, University of Calgary, 2012

Research

Areas of Research

Child Development, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Patient Engagement, Patient & Family Centred Care

As an emerging Family Research Partner, my research interests are connected to patient engagement in the research process and children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Working with the Precision Neurodevelopment Lab, I aim to collaborate with researchers to share patient and family lived experiences and voices in research co-design.

Learning Sciences, Neurodiversity, Design-based research

As a Doctor of Education, Learning Sciences student in the Werklund School of Education (Supervisor: Dr. Michele Jacobsen), my research will focus on neurodivergent student learning, experience, and participation in research co-design. 

Participation in university strategic initiatives

Brain and Mental Health (2015-2021)

Child Health and Wellness (2020-2025)

Awards

  • Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarships, University of Calgary. 2025

Publications