Black Research Network: Ibukun Abejirinde

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Ibukun Abejirinde

Ibukun Abejirinde (MD, PhD) is a Scientist at the Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners where she leads a...

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News | Thursday, March 19, 2026

Beverley Essue receives Connaught Award to advance financial protection in cancer care

A cancer diagnosis is a devastating blow resulting in both physical and emotional turmoil, leaving patients and their families to...

Public and Population Health

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 | Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Developing database aims to improve access to Black health research in Canada

Rayshaun Whyte is part of an interdisciplinary team of student researchers, faculty and librarians developing the Black Canadian Health Research Database...

BRN Public and Population Health Student Stories UTM

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

Events | Wednesday, November 20, 2024

BRN Research Conversation Series: Advancing Black Health Equity

The BRN Research Conversation Series connects University of Toronto researchers for insightful and meaningful conversations about Black-led research and leadership. ...

BRN Medical, Health, and Life Sciences Public and Population Health UTSC

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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