Emis Akbari
Biography
Dr. Akbari’s initial research examined issues surrounding early life adversity on brain and behavioural development in animal models. Her current research evaluates changes in policy related to early childhood development and education at all levels of government. Dr. Akbari is the co-author of the . This report provides a snapshot of federal/provincial/territorial early education provisions. It also compares »»ÆÞ¾ãÀÖ²¿ to other developed economies. She is a member of the scientific advisory committee for the . Dr. Akbari is a professor and program coordinator at the School of Early Childhood at George Brown College. She completed her Ph.D. in the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto in developmental behavioural neuroendocrinology.
Academic Positions
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Professor and Program CoordinatorGeorge Brown College, School of Early Childhood
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Adjunct Professor»»ÆÞ¾ãÀÖ²¿ Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Applied Psychology & Human Development
Scholarly & Creative Works
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2024, Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development, »»ÆÞ¾ãÀÖ²¿ Institute for Studies in Education, University of TorontoAkbari, E., McCuaig, K., & Mehta, S.
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2022, The ConversationAkbari, E., & Vinet, I. (2022)
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2022, Atkinson CentreAkbari, E., Dhuey, E., & McCuaig, K.
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2021, Atkinson CentreAkbari, E., & McCuaig, K., Foster, D.
Research Interests
Early Childhood Education Policy, Early Years, Early Adversity, Brain Development
