BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Linda Li is Professor and Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases at the Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, and Scientific Director for the BC SUPPORT Unit. She is also a Senior Scientist at Arthritis Research Canada where she leads the Arthritis & Implementation Science Program (https://arthritis.rehab.med.ubc.ca/). Her research focuses on the integration of wearables and apps to support health professionals in promoting physical activity and chronic disease self-management. Her work in implementation science includes studying strategies for engaging people with lived experiences in the research process. Dr. Li held a Canada Research Chair in Patient-oriented Knowledge Translation in 2014-2024. She is a recipient of the American College of Rheumatology – Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) Distinguished Scholar Award (2015) and the ARP Distinguished Educator Award (2022), recognizing her leadership in both arthritis research and education. In 2019, she was inducted as Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

What is your interest in clinical trials?
• Randomized controlled trials on complex interventions and implementation strategies.

Why do you think clinical trials are important?
• Clinical trials offer essential high-quality evidence that guides clinical practice and improves patient outcomes.

What is your personal philosophy about clinical trial training specifically or mentorship in general?
• Mentoring goes beyond professional development; it is about personal growth. It is a two-way relationship where both mentee and mentor learn, grow, and benefit from the exchange. Having received exceptional mentorship, I view it as a meaningful way to give back and support others.