Research

As an Assistant Teaching Professor, Jill does not accept or supervise graduate student research. Undergraduate research students may be accepted on a case-by-case basis and for time-limited projects of mutual interest.

PUBLICATIONS

Pilin, M.A., Robinson., J., Young, K., & Krank, M. Cognitions mediate the influence of personality on adolescent cannabis use initiation. (2022). Addictive Behaviour Reports, 15, 100425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abrep.2022.100425

Pilin, M.A., Robinson, J., Dow-Fleisner, S., Sanchez, T.A., & Krank, M.D. (2021). Automatic cognitions as mediators of parental influence on adolescent cannabis use. Addictive Behaviours, 114, 106728. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106728 

Harenberg, S., St. Onge, J. R., Robinson, J., Eguakun, O., Feinstein, A., Dorsch, K., Kakar, R., Abdulhakim, R., Rehman, Za., Shawush, M., & Pillay, V. (2021). The effectiveness of 3-dimensional multiple object tracking in patients with multiple sclerosis – A pilot trial. International Journal of MS Care, 23 (4), 143-149. https://doi.org/10.7224/1537-2073.2020-007

Harenberg, S., St. Onge, J. R., Robinson, J., Eguakun, O., Lavoie, A., Dorsch, K., Kakar, R. S., & Dehghani, P. (2020). Assessing postoperative cognitive dysfunction using 3D multiple object tracking in open heart surgery patients. Technology & Disability, 32(2), 123-128.

Robinson, J., Copeland, C., Pilin, M.A., Meyer, A., & Krank, M.D. (2020). The impact of cannabis legalization in Canada on young adolescents’ perceptions. Journal of Drug Issues, 50(3), 235-241. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022042620908200

Lau, P., Rootman, J., Robinson, J., & Lutes, L. (2019). Applying to graduate programs in clinical psychology: A guide for prospective students, advisors, and faculty part II. Retrieved from https://nobaproject.com/blog/2019-09-12-applying-to-graduate-programs-in-clinical-psychology-nbsp-a-guide-for-prospective-students-advisors-and-faculty-part-ii

Lau, P., Rootman, J., Robinson, J., & Lutes, L. (2019). Applying to graduate programs in clinical psychology: A guide for prospective students, advisors, and faculty part I. Retrieved from https://nobaproject.com/blog/2019-09-05-applying-to-graduate-programs-in-clinical-psychology-nbsp-a-guide-for-prospective-students-advisors-and-faculty-part-i

Valleriani, J., Maghsoudi, N., Nguyen-Dang, M., Lake, S., Thiessen, M. S., Robinson, J., & Pavlova, D. (2018). Sensible cannabis education: A toolkit for educating youth. Retrieved from Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy. https://cssdp.org/youthtoolkit/

Krank, M. & Robinson, J. (2017). Dual cognitive processes and youth substance use: Risks and prevention. Current Addiction Reports, 4(4), 386-396. doi: 10.1007/s40429-017-0168-5

 

PUBLICATIONS IN PREPARATION

Pilin, M., Robinson, J., Young, K., & Krank, M. (2023). Cognitions mediate the influence of personality on adolescent cannabis use. In preparation.

Robinson, J. & Krank, M, Pilin, M., & Krank, L. (2023). The Affect Misattribution Procedure and cannabis cognitions among a sample of Canadian adolescents. In preparation.

Robinson, J. & Krank, M. (2023). Cognitive training for reducing cannabis use in young adults: Comparing the approach-avoidance task and evaluative conditioning. In preparation.

 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

April 2021 – August 2022        Certified Expert Preventure Trainer – Paid Contract Position

Preventure Program

Location: Conrod Venture Lab – Centre de Recherche, CHU Ste-Justine

Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Conrod, Ph.D.

Duties:

  1. Train North American secondary teachers, counsellors, and mental health professionals on the delivery of the Preventure Program

 

Jan 2019 – August 2022           Certified Expert Preventure Trainer – Paid Part-Time Position

Canadian Underage Substance Use Prevention (CUSP) Trial – Canadian Institutes of Health Research Project Grant – Multi-Site Randomized Control Trial

Location: University of British Columbia | Okanagan

Supervisor: Dr. Marvin Krank, Ph.D.

Duties:

  1. Obtained intensive training and certification as an Expert Preventure Trainer
  2. Train secondary teachers and counsellors on the delivery of the Preventure Program in three BC school districts (forthcoming, delayed by COVID-19)
  3. Provide supervision and support to schools, administrators, and teachers (forthcoming, delayed by COVID-19)
  4. Troubleshoot and coordinate with site lead and other team members in Halifax and Toronto

 

Jan 2018 – Dec 2019               Research Assistant – Paid Part-Time Position

Canadian Institutes of Health Research Catalyst Grant: Multidimensional Evaluation of the Transition into Cannabis Legalization (METRIC)

Location: University of British Columbia | Okanagan

Supervisor: Dr. Zachary Walsh, Ph.D.

Duties:

  1. Coordinated and completed cognitive testing
  2. Administered SCID-Module E and the Timeline Follow-back for all substances used in last 6 months
  3. Administered in-person study and paid participants for their participation

 

June 2017 – October 2017       Research Assistant – Volunteer Position

Youth Cannabis Claims and Education Toolkit, Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy / Parent Action on Drugs

Duties:

  1. Undertook extensive review and synthesis of the current literature to examine common claims around youth cannabis use
  2. Provided a holistic report on important elements of a non-judgmental and science-based cannabis education program
  3. Prepared a final document which acted as a comprehensive toolkit for youth educational programming in a legalized context and contribute to the Youth Cannabis Claims and Education Toolkit

 

Sept 2016 – August 2019         Lab Coordinator – Volunteer Position

Cognitions and Substance Use Lab

Location: University of British Columbia | Okanagan

Supervisor: Dr. Marvin Krank, Ph.D.

Duties:

  1. Coordinated lab meetings
  2. Prepared and distributed agendas and minutes
  3. Coordinated various research studies and volunteer commitments
  4. Liaised between directed studies, honours, and master’s students and Dr. Marvin Krank
  5. Liaised with the Vernon Public School District #22 to coordinate research within the schools
  6. Mentored lab members and provided guidance about decisions to apply for graduate school in psychology

 

Sept 2015 – July 2016              Research Assistant – Paid Full-Time Position

Location: Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region – Research                                                                        Department, Regina, SK

Supervisor: Dr. Elan Paluck, Ph.D., Dr. Jennifer St. Onge, Ph.D., & Dr. Sebastian Harenberg, Ph.D.

Duties:

  1. Conducted literature reviews
  2. Assisted with grant applications
  3. Administered Neurotracker testing
  4. Assisted research scientists with two health-based pilot studies

– Created standardized testing protocols

– Corresponded with and scheduled all participants

– Administered consent forms, questionnaires, and computerized cognitive tasks to all participants

  1. Conducted, transcribed, and analyzed qualitative interviews from staff, nurses, and physicians
  2. Assisted with the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Academic Health Sciences Research Day 2015
  3. Survey building
  4. Recorded study data into clinical trial databases
  5. Assisted with Research Ethics applications and amendments
  6. Consulted on research studies with neurologists, general practitioner physicians, and cardiologists

 

2013 Fall – 2014 Winter           Research Assistant – Volunteer Position

Location: Anxiety and Illness Behaviours Lab, University of Regina

Supervisor: Samantha Horswill, M.A., Dr. Nicholas Carleton, Ph.D.

Duties:

1) Created online surveys using SurveyMonkey

 

2013 Winter – 2014 Winter      Research Assistant – Volunteer Position

Location: Clinical Health Psychology Research Lab, University of Regina

Supervisor: Nicole Alberts, M.A., & Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos, Ph.D.

Duties:

1) Data input/organization/cleaning in SPSS

2) Prepared material for participant recruitment

3) Prepared letters to doctors and mental health workers

4) Assisted in search for appropriate participant recruitment sites

5) Assisted with research ethics application

 

2013 Winter                             Research Assistant – Volunteer Position

Location: Campion College, University of Regina

Supervisor: Dr. Katherine Arbuthnott, Ph.D.

Experience:

1) Recruited and scheduled participants for a nature and well-being study

2) Administered consent and debriefing forms to participants

3) Administered questionnaires and experimental stimuli

 

2013 Winter                             Research Assistant – Volunteer Position

Location: Children and Law Lab, University of Regina

Supervisor: Brittany Whiting, M.A., & Dr. Heather Price, Ph.D.

Duties:

1) Transcribed child interviews

CONFERENCE POSTERS PRESENTATIONS

*Presenting author

Robinson*, J.  & Krank, M. (2021). Cognitive training for reducing cannabis use in young adults: Comparing the approach-avoidance task and evaluative conditioning. To be presented virtually at the BCPA Inaugural Summit on November 27, 2021.

Robinson*, J., Pilin, M., & Krank, M. (2020). The impact of cannabis legalization in Canada on young adolescents’ perceptions. To be presented at the 29th Annual International Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium on the Cannabinoids. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19.

Robinson*, J., Pilin, M., & Krank, M. (2020). The impact of cannabis legalization in Canada on young adolescents’ perceptions. Presented at the 2020 UBCO Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference. Kelowna, Canada, March 5, 2020.

Scheil*, K., Robinson, J., & Krank, M. (2020). Conditioned incentive of alcohol and cannabis cues in relation with level of substance use. Presented at the 2020 UBCO Interdisciplinary Student Health Conference. Kelowna, Canada, March 5, 2020.

Sanchez*, T., Krank, M., Pilin, M., & Robinson, J. (2019). Characterizing the prevalence and content of vaporizer use in youth in Western Canada. Presented at the Issues of Substance 2019: Evidence and Perspectives, Compassion and Action. Ottawa, Ontario, November 25-27, 2019.

Golsof*, S., Robinson, J., & Krank M. (2019). Evaluative conditioning and approach bias modification training tasks: A review of the literature on substance use. Presented at the Cannabis and Public Health Forum, Ottawa, Canada, April 30 – May 2, 2019.

Robinson*, J., & Krank, M. (2019). Preventure outcomes: School-based prevention training for cannabis use in adolescents. Presented at the 2019 Interdisciplinary Student UBC Health Conference, Kelowna, British Columbia, March 18, 2019.

Robinson*, J., Pilin, M., & Krank, M. (2018). The Affect Misattribution Procedure and cannabis cognitions: Early use among a sample of Canadian adolescents. Presented at the 28th Annual International Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium on the Cannabinoids, Leiden, Netherlands, June 30 – July 5, 2018.

Pilin*, M., Gibb, H., Rossiter, L., Robinson, J., & Krank, M. (2018). The influence of media preferences on adolescent cannabis use: A dual-processing approach. Presented at the 28th Annual International Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium on the Cannabinoids, Leiden, Netherlands, June 30- July 5, 2018.

Robinson, J., Pilin*, M., & Krank, M. (2018). The role of personality traits and cognitive biases in adolescent substance use: Implications for prevention. Presented at the 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Montreal, QB, June 26-30, 2018.

Pilin*, M., Sanchez, T., Robinson, J., & Krank, M. (2018). Assessing the validity of the self-coded substance-use word association task in adolescents. Gimme-5 Oral Presentation presented at the 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Montreal, QB, June 26-30, 2018.

Robinson*, J. & Krank, M. (2017). Predicting cannabis use using cognitive measures. Presented at the Issues of Substance Use Conference, Calgary, AB, November 13-15, 2017.

Robinson*, J. & Krank, M. (2017). Predicting attitudes towards cannabis legalization

among Canadian adolescents. Presented at the 27th Annual International Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium on the Cannabinoids, Montreal, QB, June 23-26, 2017.

Robinson*, J., Fetzner, M. G., & Asmundson, G. J. (2014). Differences in subjective and objective measures of physical fitness among an anxiety disorder and non-clinical sample. Presented at the Annual Anxiety and Depression Association of America Conference, Chicago, IL, March 27-30, 2014.

Robinson*, J., Fetzner, M. G., & Asmundson, G. J. (2014). Differences in subjective and objective measures of physical fitness among an anxiety disorder and non-clinical sample. Presented at the University of Regina Annual Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference, Regina, SK, April 30, 2014.

ACADEMIC SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

University of British Columbia | Okanagan

January 2020 – April 2020       Directed Studies Student Co-Supervision

Project: Memory Associations Mediate Preventure Outcomes

September 2019 – April 2020  Honours Student Co-Supervision

Project: Incentive Salience and Substance Use

September 2019 – Dec 2019    Directed Studies Student Co-Supervision

Project: Exploring University Student Vape Use

May 2019 – September 2019    Directed Studies Student Co-Supervision

Project: Acquired Preparedness in Youth At-Risk for Substance Use

January 2019 – May 2019         Directed Studies Student Group Co-Supervision

Project: Reducing Substance Use Risk in a University Population Using Cognitive Tasks

September 2018 – May 2019    Honours Student Co-Supervision

Project: The Effects of Evaluative Conditioning Using the Affect Misattribution Procedure on Alcohol and Cannabis Cognitions

May 2018 – August 2018         Directed Studies Student Co-Supervision

Project: Cognitive Training for Substance Use Prevention

December 2018 – April 2018   Directed Studies Student Co-Supervision

Project: Qualitative Legalization Coding Among Adolescents

September 2017 – April 2018  Honours Student Co-Supervision

Project: Approach Bias Modification Training in University Students

May 2017 – July 2017              Directed Studies Student Co-Supervision

Project: Preventure Evaluation in the Vernon School District

May 2017 – June 2017             Directed Studies Student Co-Supervision

Project: Piloting the HABIT Workbooks in Vernon School District

January 2017 – April 2017       Directed Studies Student Co-Supervision

Project: The Affect Misattribution Procedure: Examining Effectiveness in Behavioural Research