Who we are
Co-Leads
Associate Professor, School of Geography,
University of Nottingham
Dr. Stephanie Coen (she/her)
Dr. Stephanie Coen is an interdisciplinary health geographer using qualitative, arts-based, and participatory methods to identify and intervene in disparities in health, sport, and physical activity. A core strand of her research uncovers how seemingly taken-for-granted features of sport and physical activity environments shape gendered inequities in participation and injury risk. Coen’s previous knowledge translation professional experience working with scientists and stakeholders to realise the societal benefits of health research underpins her collaborative solutions-focused ethos.
Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy,
University of Manitoba
Dr. Joanne Parsons (she/her)
Dr. Joanne Parsons’ research program focuses on examining how the gendered socio-cultural and physical environments surrounding girls and women in sports may impact their injury risk and experiences. Dr. Parsons has a particular interest in resistance training and how it can be optimized to encourage participation and decrease injury risk across diverse populations. Her research is deeply informed by her clinical experience in orthopedic physical therapy and time working on the sidelines of competitive sports, ensuring that research findings translate into real-world impact.
Research Staff & Students
EDGE Collaborative Network
Colleagues, collaborators, and friends who share the EDGE mission and values.
Sport & Community Collaborators
