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Lisa Kalynchuk

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Vice President Research and Innovation at University of Victoria
📍 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Lisa Kalynchuk is the Vice-President of Research and Innovation at the University of Victoria, bringing over 25 years of experience in higher education. Her background is in neuroscience and mental health, focusing on translational research. She holds a PhD from The University of British Columbia and has completed executive education at Harvard.

Her career demonstrates a deep passion for research that has a direct impact on health systems and fosters innovation. Lisa has held numerous leadership roles, including at the University of Saskatchewan, consistently driving strategic initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration within the academic community.

Unique fact: Lisa previously served two terms as a Canada Research Chair in Behavioral Neuroscience.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Vice President Research and Innovation
Job Level
Senior
Location
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Research Innovation
As VP of Research and Innovation, she leads the university's strategic research initiatives and fosters a culture of discovery and real-world impact.
Neuroscience & Mental Health
Her extensive academic and research career is rooted in neuroscience, with a specific focus on stress, behavioral health, and creating impacts for health systems.
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Career

Work history

7-2019
Vice President Research and Innovation
University of Victoria
7-2017 - 6-2019
Associate Vice-President Research
University of Victoria
9-2015 - 6-2017
Associate Dean, Interdisciplinary Health Research
University of Saskatchewan
7-2010 - 6-2017
Professor
University of Saskatchewan
9-2004 - 8-2014
Canada Research Chair in Behavioral Neuroscience
University of Saskatchewan
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$5.4M PacifiCan investment fuels aerospace and AI innovation at UVic. Featured in University of Victoria News
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Education
2021 - 2021
Leadership for Senior Executives
Harvard Business School Executive Education
1993 - 1996
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
The University of British Columbia
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