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DLSPH Dean Adalsteinn Brown receives 2026 alPHa Distinguished Service Award
Leading Ontario public health organization recognizes Dean Adalsteinn Brown’s exceptional leadership and contributions to strengthening public health systems. By Ishani Nath On June 9, 2026, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) Dean Adalsteinn (Steini) Brown received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award (DSA) from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) in recognition of his...
Mobile apps that help people quit pot low on evidence-based information: study
This story was originally published by Temerty Medicine. By Gabrielle Giroday A first-of-its-kind study looking at mobile apps designed to support people who want to stop their cannabis use finds that the quality of such tools is poor, and skimpy on evidence-based facts. The research – published recently in JMIR...
Addressing Barriers to Cancer Preventing Care: The importance of HPV and HBV childhood vaccinations
Experts from DLSPH's Centre for Vaccine Preventable Diseases (CVPD) speak on the importance of HPV and HBV childhood vaccination for cancer prevention. By Aislinn DeRoches A recent study from the World Health Organization (WHO) found that of the 18.7 million cancer cases in 2022, 7.1 million of them were caused...
How DLSPH’s RISE Centre is advancing 2S/LGBTQ+ health research
This growing hub for 2S/LGBTQ+ health research is creating community, solidarity and timely research with real-world impact. By Ishani Nath and Mac Stewart The RISE Centre for Queer and Trans Health Research, hosted at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH), is building community and advancing critical research at...
U of T researchers streamline access to Canada’s health data with new platform
Answering Canada’s biggest health questions requires data from across the country but accessing and combining that data hasn’t been easy. By Megan Fleming A new research platform led by researchers at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) is making it easier to access and analyze crucial health data...
‘I realized I love this’: The spark that led a physician to pursue a PhD at DLSPH
DLSPH PhD graduate Dr. Sean Ong shares why he chose DLSPH’s Clinical Epidemiology and Healthcare Research (CEHCR) program and what this program has meant for his career. By Ishani Nath Sean Ong, 35, discovered his passion for clinical epidemiology and healthcare research during a difficult time. Dr. Ong was training...
Advancing Equity Through Collaboration: Highlights from the 2026 Global Oncology Conference
This story was originally posted by DLSPH's Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME). Leaders, trainees, and researchers gathered in Toronto from March 23-24 for the Canadian Global Oncology Network (CGON) Conference, a national meeting focused on advancing equitable cancer care worldwide. By Marielle Boutin The 2026 Canadian Global Oncology...
New startup MaaTRx offers early warning system for drug shortages
By Eva Schaessens This story was originally posted on the Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics (IHEP) Drug shortages have become a steady pressure point in Canada’s health system, affecting everything from routine hospital operations to national preparedness planning. A new University of Toronto platform, MaaTRx, aims to help predict and...
New research shows antiviral drug helps with COVID-19 recovery
By Lisa Varano This story was originally posted on Temerty Faculty of Medicine. The results of two clinical trials show that Paxlovid, an oral antiviral drug, does not reduce hospital admissions or deaths in vaccinated adults at higher risk of severe COVID-19. However, the drug does help people recover a...
DLSPH Prof receives 2026 Global Educator Award, celebrated for diverse and inclusive pedagogy
DLSPH Associate Prof. Erica Di Ruggiero was recently recognized with the University of Toronto’s 2026 Global Educator Award. By Bonnie O'Sullivan Each year, the university recognizes one faculty member who embodies U of T’s global mission by promoting intercultural interactions and inclusivity in the classroom. Di Ruggiero’s colleagues and students...