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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
Max Rady College of Medicine
Psychiatry
University of Manitoba
Room PZ-430 PsycHealth Centre - 771 Bannatyne Avenue
Health Sciences Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 3N4
Phone: 204-787-3079
Fax: 204-787-4879
Email: shay-lee.bolton@umanitoba.ca
Dr. Shay-Lee Bolton is a leader in the field of psychiatric epidemiology, who brings a unique combination of expertise, creativity, and passion to her research. With a focus on exploring the complex interplay between trauma, at-risk populations, and suicidal behaviors, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of these issues and has developed innovative solutions to address them.
Her research is characterized by its broad scope, encompassing areas such as psychiatric epidemiology, suicide and suicidal behaviors, traumatic life events, at-risk populations (Indigenous populations, sexual minorities, public safety personnel, military), randomized controlled trials, and program evaluation. This breadth of knowledge has allowed her to tackle complex research questions, analyze complex data sets, and develop impactful solutions that can be applied in real-world settings.
Her innovative program evaluations are particularly noteworthy, as she has designed and executed randomized controlled trials that assess the efficacy of virtual cognitive-behavior therapy classes for mental wellness in public safety personnel. This work has the potential to revolutionize the delivery of mental health services to this critical population and to improve the lives of countless individuals.
Dr. Bolton's expertise in complex population-based quantitative data analysis using a range of statistical programs, including SPSS, STATA, R, SUDAAN, and SAS, has also enabled her to produce rigorous, high-quality research that has been published in internationally recognized academic journals.
Dr. Shay-Lee Bolton is a rising star in the field of psychiatric epidemiology, with a passion for exploring the complex interplay between trauma, at-risk populations, and suicidal behaviors. As an assistant professor in psychiatry at the University of Manitoba's Max Rady College of Medicine, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of these issues, through her extensive research and innovative program evaluations.
Born and raised in Manitoba, Dr. Bolton has a strong connection to the community and a deep commitment to improving the lives of those around her. She received her Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Manitoba, before going on to earn her Master's and PhD in Community Health Sciences from the same institution. Throughout her academic journey, she excelled academically, receiving numerous awards and scholarships, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral Research Award, and the CIHR Brain Star Award.
Since April 2004, Dr. Bolton has been affiliated with the Manitoba Population Mental Health Research Group, where she has honed her skills as a complex population-based quantitative data analyst. She has published over 45 peer-reviewed research papers, five book chapters, and numerous reports and abstracts, showcasing her expertise and making a real impact on the field.
In recognition of her groundbreaking work, Dr. Bolton has received over 25 local, national, and international awards, including the Young Investigator Award from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Manitoba Health Research Council Studentship. Most recently, she was awarded a national-level research award from the CIHR to evaluate virtual cognitive-behavior therapy classes for mental wellness in public safety personnel using a randomized controlled trial design.
With her exceptional talent, passion, and commitment, Dr. Bolton is poised to make a lasting impact in the field of psychiatric epidemiology, and to improve the lives of countless individuals through her innovative research and program evaluations.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba (2015)
Master of Science (MSc), Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba (2008)
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc (Hons)), Faculty of Sciences, University of Manitoba (2005)
Young Investigator Award, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Manitoba Health Research Council Studentship
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention Student Research Award
Manitoba Medical Service Foundation Award for Research Excellence
Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral Research Award, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Brain Star Award, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Canada Graduate Studentship Master’s Award, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Psychiatry
PZ433-771 Bannatyne Avenue
University of Manitoba, Bannatyne campus
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N4 Canada
