Deborah is a health psychologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at McGill University.  She has been the Director of Psychology at the McGill Comprehensive Health Improvement Program (CHIP) since its inception.  Her research focuses on the interplay between modifiable psychosocial and behavioural (e.g. exercise, sleep) factors and health status in various chronic illnesses and in relation to mental health in populations at risk, guided by a biopsychosocial framework. This has laid the foundation for the knowledge-transfer phase of her program which focuses on tailoring and evaluating evidence-based digital interventions  through an equity, diversity and inclusivity lens to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize their health and wellness across the lifespan at teachable moments.