Faculty Member
Benita Hosseini
- Email Address(es)
- Benita.hosseini(at)unityhealth.to
- Website(s)
- Division(s)/Institute(s)
- Clinical Public Health Division
- Position
- Assistant Professor
- SGS Status
- Associate Member
- Appointment Status
- Status Only
Research Interests
- Impact of dietary interventions on respiratory health.
- Integration of diagnostic tools for precise identification and management of acute respiratory infections.
- Utilization of Artificial Intelligence solutions in advancing respiratory disease management and improving health outcomes.
Dr. Banafshe (Benita) Hosseini is a Research Scientist at the Upstream Lab, MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Hosseini completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Université de Montréal, where she contributed to several projects addressing the impact of dietary intervention on respiratory illnesses in children and adults. Her research focuses on a comprehensive approach to managing respiratory diseases, ranging from acute infections to chronic conditions such as asthma. The multifaceted exploration includes dietary interventions, application of diagnostic tools, and use of Artificial Intelligence solutions. Dr. Hosseini is particularly interested in translating these findings into actionable strategies to enhance respiratory health, especially within vulnerable populations.