Mor Cohen-Eilig
MD
Investigator, BC Children's Hospital
Medical Director, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, Sunny Hill Health Centre, BC Children's Hospital
Dr. Mor Cohen-Eilig is a developmental pediatrician at Sunny Hill Health Centre, where she serves children and families through the BC Autism Assessment Network (BCAAN), Neuromotor Program, and Acute Rehabilitation Program. Since the start of her career, she has been deeply engaged in understanding infant brain development and remains dedicated to advancing research and clinical practices that improve outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including cerebral palsy (CP) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
As a BCCHR investigator, Dr. Cohen-Eilig leads knowledge translation initiatives to support the early diagnosis of CP at BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) and across the province, ensuring that infants at high risk receive timely identification and intervention. Her research also focuses on improving healthcare accessibility for children with disabilities, enhancing functional outcomes and quality of life, and developing innovative rehabilitation strategies.
Dr. Cohen-Eilig is particularly interested in integrating technology into neurodevelopmental care, including virtual reality (VR) applications in rehabilitation, live patient data monitoring, and digital tools for real-time interventions. She also explores screen time management strategies for children with ASD, with her research team developing evidence-based guidelines to promote balanced and healthy digital engagement. A strong advocate for multidisciplinary research, she believes that collaboration across medical, therapeutic, and technological disciplines is essential for advancing the field and improving patient outcomes.
Through her clinical work, research, and advocacy, Dr. Cohen-Eilig is committed to reshaping pediatric neurodevelopmental care, bridging gaps in early detection, intervention, and accessibility, and ultimately improving the long-term health and well-being of children with disabilities.
