John Chernesky

PLEX Program Manager

With over 30 years of lived experience, John has participated in dozens of research studies, in addition to being a co-investigator on a number of research projects. He works closely with PLEX to ensure research is addressing their priorities.

His strong connection to the local SCI community, as well as an international network of people living with SCI brings local, national and international PLEX perspectives to the SCI research field.

He is recognized as a leader in engagement and integrated knowledge translation. He has helped develop leading best-practices in engagement policy, and advises funding agencies and research institutes on their engagement policies.