We are proud to share that two DLSPH faculty members, @ihpmeuoft Assistant Professor Kuan Liu and Associate Professor Emily Seto, have been named new Canada Research Chairs! 👏
The Government of Canada’s Canada Research Chairs program recognizes and supports researchers who are considered “some of the world’s most accomplished and promising minds.”
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Liu and Dr. Seto on this achievement.
#Research #PublicHealth #DLSPH
Congratulations to DLSPH PhD Epidemiology student Sara Ferwati on being named a 2026 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar.
This honor recognizes individuals for their research excellence, commitment to society and leadership potential.
“I have often been drawn to the parts of public health that are harder to see, including how systems are built, how evidence becomes useful, and how research stays connected to the people it is meant to serve,” says Ferwati. “To have that work recognized is incredibly encouraging.”
Click the link in our bio to learn more.
#epidemiology #DLSPH #publichealth
Interested in deepening your knowledge of urgent global health systems, policies, and research? Students enrolled in @uoft graduate programs can apply to the Collaborative Specialization in Global Health (CSGH) at DLSPH.
Attend an online info session hosted by DLSPH’s Centre for Global Health on Monday, May 11 at 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET or Thursday, May 14 at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET.
➡️ Learn about eligibility and requirements.
➡️ Meet the program directors.
➡️ Hear from students in the program!
Visit the link in our bio to register.
🎉 Congratulations to DLSPH PhD student Mercedes Sobers who received the 2026 National Collaborating Centres for Public Health (NCCPH) Knowledge Translation Student Award.
This award recognizes Sobers for the Black Joy Art Initiative, a research-informed art exhibit displayed at @harthouseuoft in 2025 which explored mental health among Black communities at @uofT . The exhibit centred Black joy, resilience and collective care as vital to mental well‑being.
🔗 Learn more about her work and the Black Joy Art Initiative at the link in our bio.
#UofT #DLPSH #Alumni #BlackHealth
🔔 Don’t miss the nomination deadline!
Nominate individuals or teams that made an outstanding contribution to our health system for this year’s Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards.
Nominations close June 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
🔗 Link in bio to explore the nine award categories and submit a nomination.
#OHSQIA2026 #ONHealthSystemAwards
We are proud to share that five of our very own DLPSH students received this year’s University of Toronto Student Leadership Award.
The 2026 Student Leadership Awards recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, meaningful volunteer service, and a strong commitment to the U of T community.
Please join us in congratulating our DLPSH award recipients:
🔵Jared Bierbrier, MPH Occupational and Environmental Health, PHS
🔵Abhishek Chopra, Master of Health Informatics, IHPME
🔵Sanjana Nia Jones, MPH Black Health, PHS
🔵Alyssa Kelly, PHD Health Systems Research, IHPME
🔵Zhongyuan (Jasper) Zhang, PhD Biostatistics, PHS
🎉 Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
Click the link in our bio for the full list of this year's recipients.
#DLSPH #StudentLeadership #UofT
What really makes surgery safer?
According to DLSPH’s @ihpmeuoft researcher Patricia Trbovich, it’s not just individual skill, it’s how entire systems work together. By analyzing operating room “black box” data, her research is uncovering how teamwork, communication and design prevent harm.
🔗 Read about her work in the newest issue of @uoft Magazine (link in bio).
#Research #HealthResearch #PatientSafety #DLSPH #UofT
Join us on May 5 for “Our Wellness Codes”, the Boehm Public Lecture featuring Dr. Jehannine (J9) Austin, exploring how genomics can help us reduce disease risk and support prevention.
Tuesday, May 5, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Limited in‑person spots, register now via the link in our bio!
#DLSPH #PublicHealth #Genomics #Wellness #HealthPrevention #UofT
We are proud to share that Dalla Lana School of Public Health's Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (@uoft_dlsph@ihpmeuoft ) Adjunct Professor Altaf Stationwala received the Canadian College of Health Leaders (@cchl_ccls )’s highest honour: the CCHL Distinguished Leadership Award.
This award recognizes Stationwala, President and CEO of Unity Health Toronto, for his outstanding leadership and contributions to Canda’s health systems.
Please join us in congratulating Altaf Stationwala on this incredible honour. 👏
Read more about this award and Stationwala at the link in our bio.
#Leadership #PublicHealth #DLSPH #UofT
🎤 PHS Health Futures is happening April 15!
In this video, Jennifer Mary Bell (@bellefairie ), CoChair of the Dean’s Alumni Advisory Council, shares why this evening of connection and conversation is not to be missed. Join fellow Public Health Sciences alumni to network and listen to our inspiring speakers.
🔗 Register via the link in bio.
#PublicHealth #DLSPHalumni #HealthFutures
Today’s ethical challenges are increasingly complex. Don’t miss your chance to gain professional training to navigate these issues and become a leader in your workplace.
Our Master of Health Science (MHSc) in Bioethics (@uoftjcb ) offers early- and mid-career professionals the opportunity to:
✔️ Collaborate with professionals across the health care system
✔️ Navigate emerging issues in clinical practice, policy and innovation
✔️ Become an ethics-informed leader and change agent in your work
Deadline for applications is May 8.
Apply now at the link in our bio.
#PublicHealth #Bioethics #ProfessionalEducation #DLSPH #DLSPHprograms
If your Public Health Sciences degree changed your path or helped you make a difference—this is your invitation. Come back on April 15 at Health Futures: reconnect and celebrate the impact we continue to make together. Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and pick up DLSPH swag.
Buy your tickets for Health Futures in the link in our bio.
#DLSPHalumni #DLSPH #UofT
