Following the strong recommendation from the external review and internal deliberations with the Division members and Departmental leadership, we are pleased to confirm Dr. Jessica Jones as Chair, Division of Developmental Disabilities at Queen's University - Dr. Jones' term as Chair started on July 1st, 2023.
Dr. Jones is a Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at Queen's University and has served as an acting Division Chair for the past few years. She is a talented clinician, a nationally and internationally recognized scholar and a well-regarded educator.
We take this opportunity to thank Jessica (and Meg), as well as the entire team of physicians, clinicians and staff at the DD Division. They have shown a tremendous commitment to patient care, education and research, working creatively and collaboratively with numerous community agencies and hospital services, navigating through numerous challenges and unprecedented circumstances - pre, during, and post-pandemic.
Congratulations, Dr. Jones - I trust you will continue to have full support from our Department members, staff and trainees.
Dr. Claudio Soares