Introducing Dylan Johnson

AYM would like to introduce and welcome our new team member, Dylan Johnson. Dylan is an incoming postdoctoral fellow leading a program of research examining how early-life adversity and early-life resiliency interact to shape children’s mental, physical, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. He will be applying advanced statistics to large-scale, population-based datasets, including the Longitudinal Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth (L-CHSCY 2023), the cross-sectional 2023 CHSCY survey, and the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study (OCHS).

Dylan completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Carleton University, Masters of Science in Epidemiology at the University of Ottawa, and Masters of Arts in School and Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Toronto. He recently completed his doctoral studies in School and Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Toronto, along with his predoctoral residency at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Dylan’s past research has focused on childhood adversity and resilience, particularly how early life experiences shape long-term mental and physical health outcomes, and their relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic—with the goal of identifying protective factors that buffer against these risks. Dylan writes:

“I’m incredibly excited to begin my postdoctoral research at McMaster University and join the team at AYM. This next chapter allows me to bring my passion for childhood adversity and resilience to a new level, where I can continue to make a meaningful impact on children’s mental health while integrating my expertise in epidemiological methods and applications. I’m looking forward to collaborating with experts in the field, contributing to innovative solutions for promoting resilience in youth across Canada, and building the foundation for a research program with lasting impact. This next chapter will be a pivotal step in my long-term goal of securing an academic position in Canada.”

Welcome, Dylan!