Population Health and Education
Population health focuses on improving the well-being of communities while reducing health inequities, by addressing the social, environmental, and behavioural factors that shape health. IMS researchers study demographic trends, health behaviours, and the systems influencing population health, while developing innovative education strategies that empower communities with knowledge and tools for long-term well-being.
Through interdisciplinary, impact-driven research, our trainees contribute to work that informs policy, strengthens public health initiatives, and drives meaningful change.
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Student Research
Highlights
For pregnant adolescents the barriers to accessing supportive care can have fatal consequences.
Rachel Dadouch Enzel's PhD research explores the intricacies of clinical encounters involving obesity in pregnancy and how these encounters influence care experiences and outcomes.
Cancer Screening Inequities in Ontario: The Work of Dr. Aisha Lofters
Dr. Lofters has dedicated her research to investigating health inequities in cancer screening. Social justice was always at the forefront of her upbringing, which cultivated her strong interest in addressing inequalities, regardless of the career path she chose.
Healing Power: Why AI could be good news for both patients and our health-care system
At the Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine, director Muhammad Mamdani is leading developments that are transforming the field.