Robert Colonna

CIHR Postdoctoral Research Fellow & Chair of @CARSP_YPC.

Research focus on #Youth, #Cannabis, #ImpairedDriving, & #RoadSafety 🛣️🚗

[CAMH @CAMHnews]

CAMH’s Driving Simulation Laboratory is helping shape safer roads across Canada, by leading first-of-its-kind driving research studies to better understand how substances affect driver behaviour. Read more here: https://t.co/UsPOJC6uDE

[Robert Colonna @RobertColonna_]

Happy to share that I’ve been awarded a #CIHR Postdoctoral Research Award to continue advancing work on youth cannabis and impaired driving 🎉! Looking forward to the next phase of this work with Dr. Christine Wickens at @CAMHResearch.

#cannabisresearch #roadsafety #postdoc

[CCSA @CCSACanada]

New data show 40% more Canadians are using cannabis since 2017, especially young males. We discovered this through our new #CSUCH Prevalence Chart the only national resource that provides modelled estimates of substance use across Canada by age, sex & year https://t.co/OSYFUfzMTJ

[TIRF Canada @TIRFCANADA]

Join TIRF on Dec. 16th for 'Canada’s Impaired Driving Landscape' free webinar providing a comprehensive look at #impaireddriving which will include the latest impaired driving fatality data and self-reported prevalence among Canadians.

Register today: https://t.co/DAGEhUDkQd

[Robert Colonna @RobertColonna_]

Had an amazing time presenting at #RSMJ2025 in Detroit! I shared findings from our CIHR-funded study on youth cannabis use and driving under the influence #DUIC. Great conversations on #cannabis policy, legalization, therapeutics, and harm reduction!

[Robert Colonna @RobertColonna_]

Honoured to present at the tri-annual @ICADTS #T2025 in Alcobaça, Portugal, with global leaders in #ImpairedDriving. I shared work on youth risk profiles for DUIC, a digital smartphone intervention📲, & cannabis-impaired driving content on social media!

[Western Health Sciences @westernuFHS]

New 📄 co-authored by @RobertColonna_, @LiliLapierre in @ijdrugpolicy: ‘“Stoned on the road”: A systematic review of cannabis-impaired driving educational initiatives targeting young drivers in Canada’ 🔓 https://t.co/mvyXQreGdX

[Parachute @parachutecanada]

Robert Colonna presents on youth driving under the influence of cannabis: Establishing risk profiles is key to targeted interventions. Important research on a growing concern. #CARSP2025 #ParachuteVZ @CARSPInfo

[Parachute @parachutecanada]

Live now💻 'Takeaways from the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety' webinar. To join: https://t.co/MhAkvuSESP #ParachuteVZ

[Parachute @parachutecanada]

"We need to build consistency in our work, stay focused, and collaborate with our governments." - our Canadian panel shares conference insights, progress made, and the urgent need for evidence-based action to drive global change. https://t.co/MhAkvuSESP #ParachuteVZ #VisionZero

[Parachute @parachutecanada]

This Thursday at 1 p.m. ET join Parachute's @valsmithbracken as we dive into key takeaways from the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Marrakech, Morocco. Thanks to @DesjardinsINS for their ongoing support. https://t.co/MhAkvuSESP #ParachuteVZ

[valerie smith @valsmithbracken]

Loved kicking off the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety with an impressive team of young people and a bike ride in #Marrakech #ourfutureroads @RoadSafetyNGOs

[Robert Colonna @RobertColonna_]

The time has come! 🎉 I'm thrilled to announce that I successfully defended my PhD! It has been an incredible few years working alongside @LiliLapierre at Western University's @iMobileLab!

I look forward to the next chapter as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at CAMH!

[Robert Colonna @RobertColonna_]

Just a few days until the 3rd World Youth Assembly and the 4th Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety! I’m excited to represent Canada on behalf of @CARSPInfo and as a @parachutecanada Youth Ambassador!

[NTSB @NTSB]

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Impaired driving crashes are 100% preventable when people #DriveSober, designate a sober driver, take public transportation, or use a rideshare app. These smart and safe choices save lives. https://t.co/ihJX9y6GOm

[Western Health Sciences @westernuFHS]

New 📄 co-authored by @RobertColonna_, @trish_tucker2, @LiliLapierre in @ijdrugpolicy: ‘Developing a mobile-based brief intervention to reduce cannabis-impaired driving among youth: An intervention mapping approach’ @WesternU 🔓 https://t.co/iSK8l31RFu

[Robert Colonna @RobertColonna_]

Had a great time attending #RSMJ2024 and learning more about ongoing cannabis research! Looking forward to next year!

[Robert Colonna @RobertColonna_]

Had a great time presenting at #CARSP2024 during the #cannabis and #impaireddriving sessions! A lot of great work being done! Great conference! @CARSPInfo @parachutecanada

[Robert Colonna @RobertColonna_]

Very insightful ‘Walkshop’ organized by @parachutecanada at the #CARSP2024 conference! Great job!

[Parachute @parachutecanada]

Let’s talk #career in road safety 📉 #CARSP2024 last panel of the day “Charting a Path: Insights from Road Safety Experts” for aspiring road safety professionals 📝 @CARSP_YPC @CARSPInfo #ParachuteVZ