Black Research Network: DLSPH student leads non-profit to address systemic barriers in stem cell donations

News | Tuesday, March 11, 2025

DLSPH student leads non-profit to address systemic barriers in stem cell donations

Sylvia Okonofua discovered her purpose years prior to joining DLSPH as a student when, in 2016, she worked as a...

Public and Population Health UofT

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...

Health care access, privilege or marginalization Public and Population Health Student Stories UofT

News | Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Task shifting could help improve access to cancer care in Nigeria: PhD graduate student

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world. Meanwhile, cancer care is overburdening health systems, especially in...

Healthcare Medical, Health, and Life Sciences Public and Population Health Student Stories UofT

News | Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Connaught project set to create a roadmap to eliminate anti-Black racism in health care

For the past three decades, Notisha Massaquoi has advocated for the health of Black communities across Canada. In March, the renowned...

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News | Wednesday, July 12, 2023

‘Science that leads to action’: BRN project aims to improve diabetes care for racialized communities in the GTA

In Canada, 14 per cent of the population live with diabetes. That number is expected to increase to 27 per cent...

BRN Health care access, privilege or marginalization Medical, Health, and Life Sciences Public and Population Health UofT

News | Wednesday, April 19, 2023

U of T researcher examines how COVID-19 progressed differently in various parts of Toronto

Afia Amoako, a third-year PhD student in the division of epidemiology at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, wants...

Public and Population Health Research UofT

News | Tuesday, March 14, 2023

New Connaught award will support research aimed at tackling health disparities in Black communities

A new research project supported by U of T’s Connaught Fund and developed in collaboration with the U of T Black Research Network (BRN)...

Public and Population Health Research UofT UTSC

News | Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Beverley Essue receives Connaught Community Research Partnership Award

Beverley Essue of the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health has received an award from the...

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