Dr. Shelley Vanderhout is a Scientist in Learning Health Systems at Trillium Health Partners’ Institute for Better Health. Dr. Vanderhout’s primary focus is on partnering with patients and caregivers so their lived experiences can shape how healthcare is designed and delivered. She co-founded the Learning Health Hub, a pan-Canadian network for advancing the science and practice of Learning Health Systems. Dr. Vanderhout’s work also explores how digital health tools can impact patient and provider experiences and support compassionate relationships in healthcare.
Dr. Vanderhout trained as a registered dietitian at the Hospital for Sick Children and has a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto. She completed a CIHR Health Systems Impact Fellowship at the University of Ottawa and Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, where she focused on incorporating and evaluating digital health tools (e.g., virtual care, patient portals) in patient-centred care, and developing strategies for patient and family engagement.