Health sciences

This group comprises research and experimental development in health sciences.

Parent Category

Medical, health and life sciences

Sub-Categories

Human nutrition and dietetics

Public and population health

Rehabilitation medicine

Health services and systems

Care

Nursing

Other health sciences

Graduate Degree Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Audiology and Speech Sciences (PhD)

For the past 50 years, the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences has endeavoured to advance knowledge of human communication, its disorders, and related areas by actively engaging in research, and by educating individuals to become audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and researchers. In…

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Nutrition (PhD)

The graduate program in Human Nutrition offers opportunities for advanced study and original investigations in basic and applied human nutrition at both the master's and doctoral levels. The curriculum includes coursework and thesis research through laboratory or field work in a variety of…

Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems (PhD)

The doctoral (PhD) program in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems creates opportunities for students to develop and strengthen research capabilities and advanced knowledge. Students must plan and complete a doctoral thesis resulting in an original scholarly contribution to knowledge in…

Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology (PhD)

The PhD degree in Kinesiology is a research oriented thesis-based degree. The areas of research include the broad domain of physiological, biomechanical, behavioural and psychosocial factors influencing human movement and the analysis of social and cultural transformations in the role and functions…

Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD)

The UBC Department of Medical Genetics is an inspiring and productive community of scholars of genetics and genomics. It is an outstanding provider of knowledge, technical expertise, and compassionate care for our patients. Faculty members in the Department of Medical Genetics are at the forefront…

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

The Ph.D. program prepares graduates who will provide leadership in the generation, integration, and implementation of knowledge aimed at improving health and health care. Our graduates have expanded spheres of influence in academic institutions, practice settings, and policy arenas. Students join…

Doctor of Philosophy in Population and Public Health (PhD)

The School of Population and Public Health offers a research-oriented PhD program that enables students with a masters degree to advance their knowledge and skills in epidemiological and biostatistical methods. Students will further their research training by applying these methods to independent…

Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD)

The Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences (RHSC) is jointly run by the Department of Occupational Sciences and Occupational Therapy (OSOT) and the Department of Physical Therapy (PT). It is a program for advanced research study and original investigation in areas relevant to the…

Graduate Certificate in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (GCHPCTL)

The UBC Certificate in High Performance Coaching and Technical Leadership (HPCTL) is a one-year, 12 credit specialized program for experienced sport coaches and technical managers who are looking to advance in their careers. Through a partnership with the leading national agencies in high…

Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies (GCMS)

The certificate focuses on knowledge enhancement in migration and mobilities research through interdisciplinary thinking and engagement. Regardless of your degree program, if you have an interest in migration as a field of research or professional practice, a certificate in Migration Studies can…

Master of Arts in Health, Outdoor and Physical Education (MA)

The Health, Outdoor and Physical Education (HOPE) program will appeal to elementary, middle, and secondary school educators with interests in: integrated/thematic approaches in health promotion and wellness; food and health literacy; mental well being; social and cultural understandings of physical…

Master of Arts in Kinesiology (MA)

The Master of Arts in Kinesiology (MA) is a thesis-based degree which provides advanced education and research training in the social, behavioural, and/or managerial sciences. In particular, students pursue studies in areas such as exercise and sport psychology, the sociology of health, physical…

Master of Global Health (MGH)

The Master of Global Health is an 20-month interdisciplinary professional program that equips students with the knowledge base, business skills, and experience to meet the workplace demands of an increasingly globalized world. As western Canada’s only standalone professional global health graduate…

Master of Health Administration (MHA)

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) is a 24-month professional program for clinicians, managers and researchers who are seeking solutions to today’s complex health delivery issues. Combining health systems, policies and management, our unique curriculum offers the educational and professional…

Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Clinical Education (MHLP)

TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE LEADERSHIP Transform your career with the Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) in Clinical Education. This prestigious professional degree is designed for clinicians aiming to expand their expertise in the dynamic fields of practice trend analysis and…

Master of Health Leadership and Policy in Seniors Care (MHLP)

The Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) in Seniors Care is entering a period of reflection and evaluation. As of January 2025, the program is paused and not accepting applications. This pause marks a moment of thoughtful consideration on the future direction of the program, with an…

Master of Health Science (MHSc)

The Master of Health Science (MHSc) degree is a degree designed to give the graduate strong clinical research methodology skills that can be applied to their academic and clinical interests. The program is adapted towards students who have an MD or equivalent (e.g., dentistry or veterinary medicine…

Master of Kinesiology (MKin)

The Master of Kinesiology (MKin) is a non-thesis, 30-credit course-based degree with broad course offerings, field experiences and knowledge from leading practical and theory experts in clinical kinesiology and performance and coaching sciences. The expected time to completion is 3-4 terms, with…

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN)

The M.N. Nurse Practitioner (M.N.-N.P.) program prepares nurse practitioners to work in primary care settings. Graduates assess, diagnose, and treat common and predictable conditions across the lifespan, and are eligible to apply for registration as Nurse Practitioner (Family) in British Columbia.…

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MND)

The MND is a new graduate professional program based on national competencies and accreditation standards for entry into the dietetics profession in Canada. The program involves 28 months of study with practice education placements occurring throughout the program and across British Columbia. The…

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)

The Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is a twenty four month professional master's degree program, and the only occupational therapy degree program in British Columbia. It is a professional degree program with no thesis requirement and the curriculum is based on a combination of…

Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)

Graduates of the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program promote 'Movement and Function for Life'. Using the Lifespan approach, the major areas of study in the 26-month MPT program include: basic sciences, clinical decision making, clinical practice (musculoskeletal, neurological and…

Master of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (MPTPHD)

The MPT/PhD program provides an opportunity for outstanding students with an interest in both clinical and research training relevant to physical therapy. The MPT/PhD program is designed to provide students flexibility in the completion of their concurrent clinical and research training, and to…

Master of Public Health (MPH)

The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree integrates learning in epidemiology; biostatistics; the social, biological and environmental determinants of health; population health; global health; disease prevention and health systems management with skill-based learning in a practicum setting. The MPH…

Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Nursing (MPH/MSN)

The Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Nursing is a unique dual degree program offered at the University of British Columbia. This program is jointly offered by the School of Population and Public Health and the School of Nursing. Nurses constitute the largest group of professionals…

Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences, Sub-Specialization in Audiology (MSc)

For the past 50 years, the School's M.Sc. program has provided students with an education that is grounded in the basic and applied sciences, can address complex communication problems within an interdisciplinary framework, and understand the relevance of theory in research as well as in…

Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences, Sub-Specialization in Speech-Language Pathology (MSc)

Master of Science in Genetic Counselling (MSc)

Over the past decade, advances in genomic medicine and genetic technology have been dramatic. Genetic counsellors have an integral role to play in helping patients and other healthcare professionals understand the options, benefits and limitations of this rapidly changing landscape. Established in…

Master of Science in Human Nutrition (MSc)

The graduate program in Human Nutrition offers opportunities for advanced study and original investigations in basic and applied human nutrition. The curriculum includes coursework and thesis research through laboratory or field work in a variety of areas relevant to human nutrition including…

Master of Science in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems (MSc)

The MSc program in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems provides opportunities for students to broaden their knowledge base and gain research experiences. ILSFS students work on diverse and often interdisciplinary research topics that address priority food systems questions and challenges…

Master of Science in Kinesiology (MSc)

The Master of Science in Kinesiology (MSc) is a thesis-based degree. Areas of study can include topics broadly related to the natural, health and physical sciences. Interested applicants are advised to visit the Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.

Master of Science in Medical Genetics (MSc)

The UBC Department of Medical Genetics is an inspiring and productive community of scholars of genetics and genomics; an outstanding provider of knowledge, technical expertise, and compassionate care for our patients. The Department is composed of dozens of faculty members at the forefront of their…

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

The M.S.N. program prepares graduates to be leaders. Program completion opens new horizons for nurses in education, advanced practice, policy implementation, health care management, and nursing knowledge development. Applicants must be registered nurses with a bachelor's degree, normally in…

Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (MSc)

Offered by the Occupational and Environmental Health Division in the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), this Master of Science program leads to professional or research careers that make a difference to community and work environments and to people's health. The "occupational…

Master of Science in Population and Public Health (MSc)

The School of Population and Public Health offers a research-oriented Master of Science degree program. Open to students with a wide range of academic backgrounds, the program enables students to gain core knowledge and skills in epidemiological and biostatistical methods and gain research…

Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (MSc)

The Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences (RHSC) is jointly run by the Department of Occupational Sciences and Occupational Therapy (OSOT) and the Department of Physical Therapy (PT). It is a program for advanced research study. It focuses on the discipline of Rehabilitation Sciences, the…

UBC Researchers

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Abdulai, Fatawu

School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Health informatics; human-computer interaction; Health technology design; Informatics/Digital health; Sexual health equity; Health informatics, Human-computer interaction, Health technology design, Informatics/Digital health, Sexual health equity

Afshari, Reza

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (non-G+PS member)

Environmental and occupational health and safety; Critical care medicine and emergency medicine; Epidemiology (except nutritional and veterinary epidemiology); Epidemiology,; Toxicology,; Pharmacology,; Environment; Risk assessment; , Epidemiology, , Toxicology, , Pharmacology, , Environment , Risk assessment

Ardern, Clare

Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Health care access, privilege or marginalization; Research, science and technology policy; Patient and citizen engagement research; Sociology and social studies of health, health systems and health care; Electronic health (e-Health); Mobile health (mHealth); Health equity; Physical therapy; Sports medicine; Knowledge translation and implementation science in health; musculoskeletal conditions; meta-science (research-on-research); research impact; Digital health; eHealth; orthopaedics; sports medicine; rehabilitation; peer review; research integrity; research policy; Health services research; musculoskeletal conditions, meta-science (research-on-research), research impact, digital health, eHealth, orthopaedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation, peer review, research integrity, research policy, health services research

Ashe, Maureen

Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Mobile health (mHealth); Knowledge translation and implementation science in health; Patient and citizen engagement research; Physical therapy; Hip fracture, rehabilitation and mobility limitation

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Barbic, Skye

Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Occupational therapy; Rehabilitation medicine; assessment; community integration; health and well-being; Implementation Science; Individual Placement Support; measurement; Mental Health and Society; mental health; metrology; Occupational therapy; Patient Engagement; Rasch Measurement Theory; recovery; Supported Employment; youth; Assessment, Community integration, Health and well-being, Implementation Science, Individual Placement Support, Measurement, Mental Health and Society, Mental health, Metrology, Occupational therapy, Patient Engagement, Rasch Measurement Theory, Recovery, Supported Employment, Youth

Bartlett, Sofia

School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Epidemiology (except nutritional and veterinary epidemiology); Health equity; Etiology of disease and conditions; Health promotion and disease prevention; Health care safety and quality improvement; Health care effectiveness and outcomes; Patient and citizen engagement research; Knowledge translation and implementation science in health; sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STIBBIs), tuberculosis, substance use, incarceration

Bayrampour, Hamideh

Midwifery Program, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Perinatal mental health; Perinatal Anxiety; Pregnancy Outcomes; eHealth; mHealth; Perinatal Mental Health, Perinatal Anxiety, Pregnancy Outcomes, eHealth, mHealth

Beauchamp, Mark

School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Kinesiology; social determinants of health; Health Promotion; Quality of Life and Aging; Mental Health and Society; Children; Exercise Psychology; Group Processes; Health Psychology; Intervention; Leadership; Older Adults; Physical Activity; Social Cognition; Sport Psychology; Social Determinants of Health, Health Promotion, Quality of Life and Aging, Mental Health and Society, Children, Exercise Psychology, Group Processes, Health Psychology, Intervention, Leadership, Older Adults, Physical Activity, Social Cognition, Sport Psychology

Bettinger, Julie

Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Public and population health; Epidemiology; Vaccination; Infectious diseases; Health Promotion; Community Health / Public Health; Infectious disease epidemiology; vaccine clinical trials; Vaccine hesitancy; vaccine programs; vaccine safety; Epidemiology, Vaccination, Infectious Diseases, Health Promotion, Community Health / Public Health, Infectious disease epidemiology, Vaccine clinical trials, Vaccine hesitancy, Vaccine programs, Vaccine safety

Bhatti, Parveen

School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Epidemiology (except nutritional and veterinary epidemiology); Environmental determinants of health (including environment-gene interactions); molecular epidemiology of cancer; occupational and environmental epidemiology of cancer; mechanistic studies of exposed populations ; molecular epidemiology of cancer, occupational and environmental epidemiology of cancer, mechanistic studies of exposed populations

Black, Charlyn

School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Public and population health; Health services research, Population health, Quality, effectivenes and outcomes of health care, Health information systems, Knowledge translation, Research and policy

Black, Jennifer

Food, Nutrition & Health, Faculty of Land and Food Systems

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Human nutrition and dietetics; Community Health / Public Health; food banks; food environments; Nutrition; Public health; school food environments; social determinants of health; Community Health / Public Health, Food banks, Food environments, Nutrition, Public health, School food environments, Social determinants of health

Blouin, Jean-Sebastien

School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

sensorimotor integration; Motor System; robotics and automation; Trauma / Injuries; Physiology; Balance robot; Computational approaches; Head and neck; Sensorimotor physiology; Sensory virtualisation; Standing balance; Whiplash injuries; Sensorimotor Integration, Motor System, Robotics and Automation, Trauma / Injuries, Physiology, Balance robot, Computational approaches, Head and neck, Sensorimotor physiology, Sensory virtualisation, Standing balance, Whiplash injuries

Boerner, Katelynn

Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Pediatrics; Health equity; Gender and health relationship; Sex and gender-based analysis; Health psychology; Clinical child psychology; Developmental psychology; Patient and citizen engagement research; chronic pain; pediatric psychology; Qualitative research; intensive longitudinal methods; sex and gender based analysis; gender diversity; Autism; neurodiversity; clinical psychology; Health Equity; rehabilitation; chronic illness; eating disorders; medical trauma; Health Psychology; Development; adolescence ; chronic pain, pediatric psychology, qualitative research, intensive longitudinal methods, sex and gender based analysis, gender diversity, autism, neurodiversity, clinical psychology, health equity, rehabilitation, chronic illness, eating disorders, medical trauma, health psychology, development, adolescence

Boyar, Liza

Faculty of Medicine

Postdoctoral Fellow

Health promotion and disease prevention; Public health nutrition policy; Program and policy evaluation; Applied health research; Food and nutrition; Physical Activity; Mental health and well-being; Children and youth;

Boyd, Lara

Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Neurosciences, biological and chemical aspects; Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects; Physical therapy; Rehabilitation medicine; Learning; Learning and Memory; Motor System; Motor learning; Neurophysiology; Physiology; Plasticity / Neuronal Regeneration; stroke; Learning, Learning and Memory, Motor System, Motor learning, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Plasticity / Neuronal Regeneration, Stroke

Brauer, Michael

School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Environmental and occupational health and safety; Health sciences; Public and population health; air pollution; built environment; Community Health / Public Health; environmental health; environmental epidemiology; environmental health; healthy cities; remote sensing; Air pollution, Built environment, Community Health / Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental epidemiology, Environmental health, Healthy cities, Remote sensing

Bredin, Shannon

School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Motor Behaviour (Motor Expertise, Learning, and Development); Human Performance; Physical Activity; Knowledge Translation and Mobilization; Indigenous Health and Physical Activity; Long-Term Athlete Development; Childhood Development; sport; Motor Behaviour (Motor Expertise, Learning, and Development), Human Performance, Physical Activity, Knowledge Translation and Mobilization, Indigenous Health and Physical Activity, Long-Term Athlete Development, Childhood Development, Sport

Brooks-Wilson, Angela

Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Bioinformatics; Clinical oncology; Genetic medicine; Genomics; cancer families; cancer genetics; genetic susceptibility; human genetics; longevity; Super seniors; Cancer families, Cancer genetics, Genetic susceptibility, Human genetics, Longevity, Super seniors

Brumme, Chanson

Division of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

HIV Antiretroviral Drug Resistance; HIV Antiretroviral Drug Resistance

Brussoni, Mariana

Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Developmental psychology; Psychosocial, sociocultural and behavioral determinants of health; Population health interventions; Developmental psychology; injury prevention; Children's outdoor play; Risky play; Parenting; health behaviour change; Implementation Science; Developmental psychology, Injury prevention, Children's outdoor play, Risky play, Parenting, health behaviour change, Implementation science

Brussoni, Mariana

School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Bundon, Andrea

School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Social Contexts; critical disability studies; disability; Paralympics; social media; sociology; sport; Social Contexts, Critical disability studies, Disability, Paralympics, Social media, Sociology, Sport

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Camp, Pat

Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Physical therapy; Rehabilitation medicine; diagnosis and management of individuals with chronic lung disease, including patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Campbell, Kristin

Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Clinical oncology; Physical therapy; Rehabilitation medicine; Breast Cancer; Exercise Physiology; oncology; physical function; Physiology; Quality of Life and Aging; rehabilitation; Breast Cancer, Exercise physiology, Oncology, Physical function, Physiology, Quality of Life and Aging, Rehabilitation

Carvalho, Rick

Department of Oral Biological & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Other health sciences, n.e.c.; Biomaterials; materials interfaces; bonding to hard tissues; materials development; Biomaterials, materials interfaces, bonding to hard tissues, materials development

Ceolin, Gilciane

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Postdoctoral Fellow

Human nutrition and dietetics; Gender studies; Nutritional Epidemiology; Healthy Aging; mental health; social determinants of health

Clark, Drew

School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

healthcare ethics; Health Equity; healthcare decision making; transgender health; healthcare ethics, health equity, healthcare decision making, transgender health

Coelho, Jennifer S

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (non-G+PS member)

Health care effectiveness and outcomes; eating disorders; , eating disorders

Conklin, Annalijn

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Social Determinants of Dietary and Metabolic Disorders; social nutritional epidemiology; women's health; Health Equity; Chronic Diseases in Elderly; Obesity; CVD risk factors; healthy ageing; food and nutrition policy; Indigenous health; Community Health / Public Health; disease management evaluation; healthcare quality improvement; Social Determinants of Dietary and Metabolic Disorders, Social nutritional epidemiology, Women's Health, Health equity, Chronic Diseases in Elderly, Obesity, CVD risk factors, Healthy ageing, Food and nutrition policy, Indigenous health, Community Health / Public Health, Disease management evaluation, Healthcare quality improvement

Coombs, Daniel

Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Cell Signaling and Infectious and Immune Diseases; Cell biophysics; Disease models; Epidemiology; Immune cell signalling; Mathematical biology; Mathematics; Cell Signaling and Infectious and Immune Diseases, Cell biophysics, Disease models, Epidemiology, Immune cell signalling, Mathematical biology, Mathematics

Cragg, Jacquelyn

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Epidemiology (except nutritional and veterinary epidemiology); data science; open science; Causal inference; Drug Effectiveness; Drug Safety; Epidemiology; neuro-epidemiology; Neurological diseases; Spinal cord injury; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS); multiple sclerosis; Parkinson’s disease; data science, open science, causal inference, drug effectiveness, drug safety, epidemiology, neuro-epidemiology, neurological diseases, spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease

Currie, Leanne

School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Nursing; Computer engineering, n.e.c.; Nursing; Health Care Technologies; Health information systems; Biomedical and Health Informatics; Nursing, Health Care Technologies, Health Information Systems, Biomedical and Health Informatics

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Davies, Hugh

School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Environmental and occupational health and safety; Health sciences; Public and population health; Antineoplastic drug hazards; Community Health / Public Health; environmental health; Exposure Assessment; Noise and Health; Occupational Health; Occupational Safety and Health; Antineoplastic drug hazards, Community Health / Public Health, Environmental Health, Exposure Assessment, Noise and Health, Occupational Health, Occupational Safety and Health

Dennis, Jessica

Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Complex Trait Genetics; genetic epidemiology; statistical genetics; Psychiatric conditions; neurodegenerative disease; Precision Health; Administrative health data; Electronic health records; Machine Learning; Complex trait genetics, Genetic epidemiology, Statistical genetics, Psychiatric conditions, Neurodegenerative disease, Precision health, Administrative health data, Electronic health records, Machine learning

Dev, Rubee

School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Pediatrics and reproductive medicine, n.e.c.; Nursing; women's health; maternal & child health; sexual & reproductive health; chronic disease prevention & management; health system & services; women's health, maternal & child health, sexual & reproductive health, chronic disease prevention & management, health system & services

Devlin, Angela

Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Human nutrition and dietetics; Human reproduction and development sciences; Pathology (except oral pathology); cardiovascular disease; Children; developmental programming; Diabetes; Obesity; Cardiovascular disease, Children, Developmental programming, Diabetes, Obesity

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de Jongh Gonzalez, Olivia

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (non-G+PS member)

Public and population health; Lifestyle behaviors (nutrition, physical activity, screen time, sleep); Childhood & adolescence; Family studies, parenting practices & styles; Multicomponent & behavioral interventions; Implementation Science; Quantitative methods & statistics; :label

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Elliott, Alison

Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

rare disease; genomics; Congenital Malformations; Skeletal and limb anomalies; Genetic Counselling; Health services implementation science; Rare disease, Genomics, Congenital malformations, Skeletal and limb anomalies, Genetic counselling, Health services implementation science

Everhart, Avery

Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Health geography; Population geography; Geographic information system (GIS and GPS) applications; Health and community services; Bioinformatics, n.e.c.; Social and cultural geography; Sex and gender-based analysis; Ethical, legal, and social issues in health, health systems and health research; Gender and health relationship; Health information systems (including surveillance); Geographic Information Science; Medical Geography; Demography & Population Studies; Critical Data Studies, Critical GIS & Digital Geographies; Transgender Studies; Intersectionality in Empirical Social Science; Health Services Research & Access to Healthcare; Community-Based Participatory Research; Feminist & Queer Theories; Measuring & Combatting STructural Racism; Geographic Information Science, Medical Geography, Demography & Population Studies, Critical Data Studies, Critical GIS & Digital Geographies, Transgender Studies, Intersectionality in Empirical Social Science, Health Services Research & Access to Healthcare, Community-Based Participatory Research, Feminist & Queer Theories, Measuring & Combatting Structural Racism

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Faulkner, Guy

School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Kinesiology; Community Health / Public Health; behavioral medicine; Exercise Psychology; mental health; physical activity and public health; physical activity interventions; Community Health / Public Health, Behavioral medicine, Exercise psychology, Mental health, Physical activity and public health, Physical activity interventions

Ferrara, Adi

Faculty of Applied Science

Postdoctoral Fellow

Eradicating health disparities in marginalised populations; 2SLGBTQ+ youth health and healthcare access;

Fisher, Cynthia

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (non-G+PS member)

Stem cells and regenerative medicine; Epigenetics and chromatin level regulation of gene expression; Hematopoiesis and immunology; , Stem cells and regenerative medicine, Epigenetics and chromatin level regulation of gene expression, Hematopoiesis and immunology

Frank, Erica

School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Health sciences; Public and population health; Other education; Free education; Preventive Medicine; Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Architecture; Holocaust studies; Exile Reintegration; Democratization; Intervention Research; Free education, Preventive medicine, Sustainable Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Holocaust Studies, Exile Reintegration, Democratization, Intervention Research

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Garrett, Bernie

School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Health Care Technologies; Ethics and Health; Deception in Healthcare; Media Influence on Behavior; Virtual Reality (VR); Augmented reality; Evidence-based practice; Alternative Medicine; CAM; Healthcare Regulation; Health Care Technologies, Ethics and Health, Deception in Healthcare, Media Influence on Behavior, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented reality, Evidence-based Practice, Alternative Medicine, CAM, Healthcare Regulation

Gibson, William

Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Genetic medicine; Genetic Diseases; Chromosomes: Structure / Organization; Epigenetics; Genetic Diseases, Chromosomes: Structure / Organization, Epigenetics

Gilbert, Mark

School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Public and population health; Development, implementation, evaluation and scale-up of innovative sexual health programs; Gay men’s sexual health, including sexual health literacy; Synergistic and integrated dynamics of infectious diseases, mental illness and other conditions; Development, implementation, evaluation and scale-up of innovative sexual health programs, Gay men’s sexual health, including sexual health literacy, Synergistic and integrated dynamics of infectious diseases, mental illness and other conditions

Glegg, Stephanie

Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Knowledge translation and implementation science in health; Sociology and related studies; Occupational therapy; Patient and citizen engagement research; Health and community services; Community child health; Addiction rehabilitation; Psychology, social and behavorial aspects; Child Development; Child & Family Health; Developmental Disabilities; Exercise for Children; Health services research; Substance Use and Addiction; rehabilitation; Translational Medical Research; Knowledge Translation/Mobilization; Social network analysis; Implementation Science; Health Services and Systems; Child Development, Child & Family Health, Developmental Disabilities, Exercise for Children, Health Services Research, Substance Use and Addiction, Rehabilitation, Translational Medical Research, Knowledge Translation/Mobilization, Social network analysis, Implementation Science, Health Services and Systems

Goerges, Matthias

Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Electronic health (e-Health); Health information systems (including surveillance); Expert systems technologies in artificial intelligence; Anesthesiology; Medical devices; Human-computer systems and interface; Bio-signal processing and analysis; Digital health; predictive analytics; Anesthesiology; decision support systems; Critical Care Medicine; Biomedical Technologies; Health Care Technologies; Human Computer Interaction and Design; Medical informatics; Software Development; patient-oriented research; Data sharing / open data; Digital Health, Predictive analytics, Anesthesiology, Decision support systems, Critical Care Medicine, Biomedical Technologies, Health Care Technologies, Human Computer Interaction and Design, Medical informatics, Software Development, Patient-oriented research, Data sharing / open data

Guhn, Martin

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Developmental psychology; Psychosocial, sociocultural and behavioral determinants of health; social context and child development/well-being; Population health; social determinants of health; social context and child development/well-being, population health, social determinants of health

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