Theodore Cheung, PhD
Clinical Psychologist | Neuropsychologist | Cognitive Neuroscientist
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Through diverse training and experience in clinical psychology and cognitive neuroscience, I’ve built a strong foundation of skill and knowledge that will launch my independent research program with academic productivity, funding success, and teaching excellence. My goal is to bridge the gap between research and practice by combining insights into the cognitive contributions to psychopathology at both clinical and community levels, while addressing and reducing inequities in mental health for both children and adults.
My research integrates clinical psychology and cognitive neuroscience to deepen our understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD. By using innovative tools like machine learning, app-based and Virtual Reality (VR) interventions, and implementation science, I aim to reduce mental health disparities and enhance adaptive functioning in both children and adults. Alongside conducting impactful research, I am also committed to training and educating the next generation of scientist-practitioners in clinical psychology.
Biography
I completed my Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in 2005, followed by a Master of Science in Cognitive Neuropsychology at University College London (UCL) in 2007. I then completed HKPS-accredited clinical training with a Master of Social Science in Clinical Psychology at CUHK in 2010, and specialized PG Dip training in paediatric clinical neuropsychology at UCL in 2015. I earned my Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Neuroscience from the University of Toronto in 2022, with my dissertation co-supervised by Profs. Matthias Niemeier and Mark A. Schmuckler. My work focused on multisensory integration in postural control and spatial remapping of somatosensory inputs in sensorimotor planning.
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Currently, I am a Research Associate at the SickKids Research Institute. I was a Garry Hurvitz Clinical Research Fellow at the Neurosciences & Mental Health Program at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, under the supervision of Senior Scientist Dr. Jennifer Crosbie. I am also a visiting Research Associate at the Autism Research Centre, University of Cambridge. Additionally, I have taught a wide range of seminars, courses, and programs related to clinical research and practice in both university and hospital settings; and have supervised students, trainees, residents and post-docs.