His international peer-reviewed journal articles (plus a recent book chapter) have addressed such interdisciplinary topics as knowledge mobilization, community based participatory research (CBPR) and, interprofessional practice and education. His PhD is from the Graduate Department of Public Health Sciences - University of Toronto - (Social, Health and Behavioural Sciences Division). His specializations include social gerontology and health sociology. Dr. Willison is a member of such organizations as the Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG) and the National Initiative for Care of the Elderly (NICE). He has presented at numerous conferences.