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DLSPH Open: Our leadership, milestones and refreshed narrative
Dear colleagues, I’d like to thank the DLSPH community for a tremendous year and I’m grateful to accept the appointment as Dean of the DLSPH. We’ve achieved a lot together and I’d like to congratulate our students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners for their hard work and achievements that move...
Men Wait Much Longer to Seek Treatment for HIV/AIDS New Study Claims
by Françoise Makanda, Communications Officer, Dalla Lana School of Public Health Men seek and start treatment for HIV/AIDS when they are much sicker compared to women, according to a new study by researchers from around the world, including at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. “It’s a gender equity...
Improving the Health and Well-Being of Women: MSc Student Maria Cusimano one of 10 distinguished Women’s Health Scholars
By: Rebecca Biason, Communications and Events Coordinator, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation Maria Cusimano, a Master’s student in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation’s Clinical Epidemiology program, is a recipient of the 2018-19 Women’s Health Scholars Award presented by the Council of Ontario Universities, recognizing research that...
Peggy Leatt 2018 Award Winner: A Conversation with Robyn Tamblyn
By: Rebecca Biason, Communications and Events Coordinator, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation Robyn Tamblyn, Scientific Director of CIHR-Institute of Health Services and Policy Research, has been named the recipient of the 2018 IHPME Peggy Leatt Award, recognizing her tremendous work in the development of transformative evidence that has sought...
Laura Rosella receives funding injection from Connaught Fund
Laura Rosella, associate professor of epidemiology at DLSPH, is receiving $250,000 to launch a global network to advance innovative research and training in predictive analytics to address pressing global population health challenges. Her project is one of four University of Toronto projects sharing almost $1 million in funding from this...
DLSPH MPH Student Assists with Health Work-Force Survey in Haiti with Canadian Medical NGO
By: Mary Rideout, Dr. Andrew Furey and Nicholas Moroz (MPH candidate, 2019) Nicholas Moroz, a DLSPH MPH Health Promotion student, spent a week this Summer supporting a Canadian medical relief initiative called Team Broken Earth (TBE) in Porte au Prince, Haiti. TBE is a Canadian orthopedic surgical NGO which has...
Two Public Health Alumni Receive U of T Arbor Award
By: Francoise Makanda, Communications Officer, DLSPH Anne-Marie Landis-Groom and Jennifer Mary Bell received an Arbor Award on July 1, 2018 in recognition for their tremendous generosity and contributions to the experience of U of T students, faculty, staff and alumni. The Arbor Awards recognize alumni who personify the very best...
Summer Mentorship Program Gets World Cup Fever as it Tackles the Basics of Public Health
By: Francoise Makanda, Communications Officer, DLSPH A viral disease spreads through Qatar as it hosts the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the most watched and anticipated sporting event in the world. Its presence threatens the livelihood of everyone involved: performers, players, fans and venue workers are at high-risk of contracting the...
New pilot program for internationally trained medical doctors to improve public health and healthcare in Canada
By: Francoise Makanda and Nicole Bodnar A new program led by DLSPH and DFCM teaches internationally trained medical doctors Canadian healthcare principles and prepares learners for career transition opportunities in healthcare. “New Canadian immigrants are an untapped, highly skilled health human resource that can play a critical role in improving...
Laura Rosella named a recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
Laura Rosella was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in recognition for her significant contributions to evidence-based public health policy and health system reform. A public health policy researcher, teacher and mentor, she’s had a tremendous impact on students, faculty and partners at the DLSPH and on Canada’s...