Black Research Network: BRN IGNITE Grant helps researcher develop AI tool for community-based disease surveillance in Ethiopia

News | Tuesday, November 25, 2025

BRN IGNITE Grant helps researcher develop AI tool for community-based disease surveillance in Ethiopia

When Gelan Ayana Zewdie was growing up near Bedele in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, his community became deeply concerned when a...

BRN Public and Population Health

News | Thursday, October 17, 2024

U of T master’s student approaches public health with a community-centered lens

Working at Toronto General Hospital during his undergrad, Denzel Lodge received advice that played an integral role in shaping his...

Public and Population Health Student Stories UofT UTSC

News | Thursday, September 12, 2024

Mastercard Foundation Scholar brings mission to improve livelihoods to U of T

Growing up in Uganda, Naturinda Emmanuel aspired to be a medical doctor and health leader. He wants to eliminate barriers to healthcare...