Our History
Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research
In 2012, the Centre for Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (CDPR) was established through a research partnership between Ontario Tech University and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). The Centre was inaugurated by the Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long Term Care on July 16, 2012.
The Centre is directed by Pierre Côté, DC, PhD, and works with related health research and innovative supportive agencies, educational partners, health-care delivery institutions, industry and government to examine questions focused on the prevention and management of chronic musculoskeletal and psychological conditions and disabilities. Research at the Centre will generate new ideas involving integrated, collaborative and evidence-informed approaches to health care.
2012 CDPR Ribbon Cutting: From left: Bill Muirhead, Associate Provost, Academic Information Technology, Ontario Tech; Jay Triano, Dean, Graduate Education and Research Programs, CMCC; Ellen Vogel, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech; Michael Owen, Vice-president, Research, Innovation and International, Ontario Tech; Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long Term Care; Pierre Côté, Director, Centre for Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation; and Jean Moss, President, CMCC.
In June 2021, Ontario Tech University approved the creation of the Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (IDRR).
