Tracey Colella
About Me

Clinician Scientist & Associate Professor

Clinician Scientist, KITE Research Institute, Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network
Associate Professor, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing & Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto

Team

Team

Selected collaborators, colleagues, and students I work closely with.

  • Tracey JF Colella

    Tracey JF Colella

    Clinician Scientist & Associate Professor | University Health Network, University of Toronto

    Tracey is a clinician scientist whose work focuses on advancing cardiac rehabilitation.

  • Tracey JF Colella

    Tracey JF Colella

    Clinician Scientist & Associate Professor | University Health Network, University of Toronto

    Tracey is a clinician scientist whose work focuses on advancing cardiac rehabilitation.

Publications

Publications

A collection of peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference papers showcasing recent research findings and collaborative scientific work.

  • 01

    The use of digital avatars to improve virtual rehabilitation health outcomes amongst adults with health conditions: a scoping review

    Fateme Pourghasem, Tracey JF Colella, Urvashy Gopaul, Melanie Anderson, Ahmed Ashraf, Shehroz S Khan

    Disability and Rehabilitation · 2025

    https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2577878

  • 02

    Women’s Cardiovascular Health and Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Priority Setting Partnership

    Racquel K Brown, Monica Parry, Paul Oh, Lisa Cotie, Jennifer Harris, Mireille Landry, Patrice Lindsay, Marilyn MacKay-Lyons, Karen Minden, Kerri-Anne Mullen, Sharon L Mulvagh, Tamara Rader, Jennifer Bethell, Tracey JF Colella

    CJC Open · 2025

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2025.10.005

  • 03

    Beyond “one-size-fits-all”: Re-thinking methods and data reporting to advance intersectionality in cardiovascular health research

    Nicholas Grubic, Varinder K Randhawa, Lisa Cotie, Tracey JF Colella, Laura Banks

    CJC Open · 2025

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjco.2025.10.001

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Grants

Grants and Funding

Selected grants and funding that support my research program.

  • 01

    A Randomized Controlled Trial Adding Behavioral Counselling to Supervised physical Activity in Cancer Survivors

    Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant

    Role: Co-Investigator

    April 2024 - March 2029

    Principal Investigator(s): Trinh L

    Co-Investigator(s): Trinh L, Alibhai S, Campbell K, Chan B, Chang E, Tracey JF Colella, Langelier D, Mcauley E, Ohp, Rhodes R

    Amount: $713,745 CAD

  • 02

    The Women's Cardiovascular Health Hub - A Pan-Canadian Collaborative Network to Improve Women's Cardiovascular Health

    Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) National Women's Health Research Initiative

    Role: Co-Investigator

    June 2023 - May 2027

    Co-Investigator(s): Tracey JF Colella

    Amount: $840,000 CAD

  • 03

    Planning Research Priorities through Partnerships with Patients, Caregivers and Clinicians: The James Lind Alliance Approach

    Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Planning and Dissemination Grant

    Role: Co-Principal Investigator

    July 2023 - June 2024

    Co-Investigator(s): Tracey JF Colella, Brown R, Mulvagh S, Parry M, Cotie L, Harris J, Landry M, Lindsay P, Foulds H,MacKay-Lyons M, Mullen K, Oh P, Bethell J

    Amount: $25,000 CAD

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Resume

Education & Experience

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2006 – 2009
PhD in Nursing (Cardiovascular Science Specialization)
@ Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary
1998 – 1998
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate
@ Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto
1993 – 1995
Master of Science in Nursing (Education)
@ Faculty of Nursing, Western University
1991 – 1993
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Cum Laude)
@ School of Nursing, Laurentian University
1987 – 1990
Diploma Nursing (Dean's Honor List)
@ School of Nursing, Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology
2023 – Present
Research Lead, Team Cardiopulmonary
@ KITE Research Institute, University Health Network (Toronto Rehab – Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation Program), Toronto, ON
2013 – Present
Scientist and Clinician, Teams Optimize & Cardiopulmonary Fitness
@ KITE Research Institute, University Health Network (Toronto Rehab – Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation Program), Toronto, ON
2022 – Present
Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Sciences Collaborative Specialization
@ University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
2016 – Present
Associate Professor (Status Only), Rehabilitation Sciences Institute
@ University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
2016 – Present
Associate Member, School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
@ Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Get In Touch

Get In Touch

If you have questions about my research, clinical work, or opportunities for collaboration, feel free to reach out and I will respond as soon as possible.

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