One of her interests is in understanding how research and knowledge can be used by clinicians, managers and policymakers. For example, Anita is currently working with the Region of Peel to support community organizations increase their capacity to use research in the area of youth violence prevention. Another interest is in public health systems research; Anita is part of a research team that is examining the implementation of new public health policies (in the areas of chronic disease prevention & sexually transmitted infection prevention) in Ontario and BC. Anita holds a CIHR new investigator award. She also has two black cats that drive her crazy in the wee hours of the morning around this time of the year.