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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🗓️ Save the date: Dalla Lana School of Public Health Open House - Saturday, October 17, 2026. Register now: ow.ly/8UI150ZQEs3 More details will be announced soon.
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Join the Centre for Global Health and Faculty of Law at U of T for a screening and panel discussion of Give It a Shot (2026) on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/give-it-a-...
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
For 30 years, DLSPH's Joint Centre for Bioethics has been helping health professionals, researchers and policymakers answer those questions through leadership in bioethics education, research and practice. Learn more about the JCB's impact and what's next: ow.ly/x1RQ50ZJArI
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Welcome to our newest Public Health Sciences (PHS) students! 🎉 This week, master's and doctoral students gathered at Orientation Day to meet classmates, faculty and staff and begin their journey at DLSPH. We can’t wait to see what this cohort accomplishes.
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Applications are open for the 2027 Executive Course on Global Health Diplomacy. International applicants: Apply by September 29, 2026 Domestic applicants: Apply by November 13, 2026 Visit: ow.ly/tZiz50ZIqkr #GlobalHealth
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Join Prof. Rupaleem Bhuyan for a conversation on how critical qualitative inquiry creates space for curiosity, dialogue and conditions that make new knowledge possible. Ala Refai & Izumi Sakamoto will share reflections to spark audience dialogue. Register: ow.ly/tnBG50ZGFi1
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
We're excited to welcome Dr. Shu (Joy) Jiang to DLSPH as the future Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Translational Digital Health. Dr. Jiang will help advance the development and deployment of medical AI in Canada. Read more: ow.ly/R8Jk50ZGwpN
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A transformative $6 million gift has established two groundbreaking new professorships, expanding Indigenous-led health research at DLSPH. Read more: ow.ly/AUYg50ZG81n+
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$6M donation creates two new professorships, expanding Indigenous-led health research at DLSPH - Dalla Lana School of Public Health
The new professorships further the Dalla Lana School of Public Health's capacity for Indigenous-led health research.
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Several of our faculty members are being promoted. 👏 Read below and join us in congratulating the following members of our community.
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Congratulations to DLSPH faculty members Drs. Audrey Laporte and Arjumand Siddiqi on being named 2026 Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) Fellows, one of the highest honours in Canada's health sciences community. Read more: ow.ly/OzCo50ZFmOg+
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
👏 Huge congrats to DLSPH’s Dr. Jude Kong for being recognized with an Alumni Horizon Award from @ualberta.bsky.social for his outstanding professional achievements. Read the announcement: www.ualberta.ca/en/alumni/ce...
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2026 Alumni Award Recipients
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
DLSPH alumni Anneke Hobson and Renita Lam (MPH, 2017) are helping dietitians connect healthy eating with environmentally sustainable food choices. 🌱 Learn how their time at DLSPH inspired them to create Dietitians for Climate Action: ow.ly/lhY750ZzvFi
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A new video from @uoftpandemics.bsky.social on a collaboration between researchers at DLSPH and Toronto Public Health exploring how AI could support public health emergency preparedness at large-scale events. Watch the video: youtu.be/fJqHLpnUyA0
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The start of a Fall Term is just around the corner and we are looking forward to welcoming our new and returning graduate students back to DLSPH!
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Last week, DLSPH’s Outreach and Access Program's Summer Institute hosted 80+ high school students from across the GTA to learn about public health and how evidence, compassion and collaboration can drive change. Congratulations to all our organizers, partners and participants!
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Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics @uoftpandemics.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
This #WorldAIDay, we're featuring the work of IHEP member @dzevela.bsky.social and collaborators at @uoftdlsph.bsky.social and Toronto Public Health, exploring how AI could support public health emergency preparedness. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/fJqHLpnUyA0 #HealthEmergencies @ihpmeuoft.bsky.social
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This DLSPH-led project received over $700,000 in funding from Health Canada to address disparities in access to and quality of care for Black people struggling with substance use and addiction. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/vpkC50ZnPic
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Congratulations to DLSPH Professor Emeritus Harvey A Skinner on being recognized with the Order of Canada! See the full list of U of T faculty and community members recognized with Order of Canada ⬇️
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
From Political Science to Public Health, check out this story about our incoming IHPME MSc student Brandon Chan-Long's journey toward a career making a difference for those most impacted by health system inequities. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/CqyU50ZhKoJ
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'How Systems Work Determines Whether Someone Like My Mother Receives Care or Not' — Brandon Chan-Long's Journey as Healthcare Reform Pioneer | University College U of T
If you have ever interacted with the Public Health Program, chances are, you’ve come across the work of recent UC graduate Brandon Chan-Long, a student who double-majored in Public Health and Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity (Equity Studies).
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
📣Calling Early Career Researchers! Apply to DLSPH through the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program for the Assistant Professor- Health Informatics and Translational Digital Health Systems and Policy Research. Learn more:https://ow.ly/85XQ50ZfPfw
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
New graphic novel ‘The Gathering Place: Toaando,’ produced by the Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health (WIIH) at DLSPH, reimagines how public health research can reach communities. 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/OHuX50Zfqwa
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
A generous $6-million donation from Michael Dan & Amira Dan has established 2 endowed professorships in Indigenous health at DLSPH. Learn how this gift will allow DLSPH to expand cultural relevant research on critical health issues facing Indigenous communities in Canada: ow.ly/Q9Az50ZeFIA
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Last Call! Nominations for the 2026 Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards are closing on Monday at 5 p.m. Submit your nominations now: ow.ly/yi2850Zb7e3 #OHSQIA2026
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Congratulations to the recipients of the DLSPH’s 2026 Public Health Sciences (PHS) Faculty Awards: Dr. Laura Rosella, Dr. Brice Kuimi, Tony Panzarella, Dr. Dionne Gesink, Dr. Daniel Buchman, Dr. Susan Bondy and Dr. Ibukun Abejirinde (not pictured). 👏
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Congratulations to DLSPH @ihpmeuoft.bsky.social faculty members Amol Verma and Fahad Razak on receiving $100 million in funding for their health data platform VITAL. Learn more ⤵️
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Congratulations to DLSPH Dean Adalsteinn Brown on receiving the 2026 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) in recognition of his contributions to public health in Ontario. 👏 Read more: ow.ly/TFle50Z9sBr
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
There is still time to submit your nominations for this year’s Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards! The closing date has been extended to June 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. E.T. Learn more: ow.ly/bLN850Z8bK0 #OHSQIA2026
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Thank you to Michael Garron Hospital CEO and DLSPH @ihpmeuoft.bsky.social alum Dr. Melanie Kohn for delivering an inspiring keynote address to our Spring 2026 Graduating Students! #UofTGrad26 #DLSPHGrad26 #IHPME #PHS
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
🎓 Congratulations to the DLSPH Class of 2026. We are so very proud of you! #UofTGrad26 #DLSPHGrad26 #IHPME #PHS
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Congratulations to DLSPH faculty members Drs. Kuan Liu and Zahra Shakeri for receiving support from the New Frontiers in Research Fund to advance their research into critical public health issues. Read more: ow.ly/Jlc850Z7fM4
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
DLSPH's RISE Centre is creating 2S/LGBTQ+ community, solidarity and timely research with real-world impact. Learn more about the Centre, including upcoming Pride Month events: www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/2026/06/01/2s…
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Exciting news from the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow's Health (CanPath), a population health platform based here at DLSPH. Read more ⤵️
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
DLSPH Class of 2026's Dr. Sean Ong shares why he chose DLSPH’s @ihpmeuoft.bsky.social for his PhD, and how this degree will benefit his career. Read more here: ow.ly/YqEJ50Z4LU1 #DLSPHGrad26 #UofTGrad26
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
On June 2 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. DLSPH’s Centre for Global Health is virtually hosting the public panel discussion "From Trade Wars to Health Gaps: What Economic Turbulence May Mean for Canada’s Global Health Approach". Register: ow.ly/ZH9p50Z3Pkc
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Congratulations to DLSPH PhD students Brigid Goulem, Natasha Henriques, Gemma Postill and Sterling Stutz for being named 2026–2027 Connaught PhD for Public Impact Fellows! Learn more: ow.ly/KhE250Z3mSo
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
We are proud to share that two DLSPH faculty members Dr. Kuan Liu and Dr. Emily Seto have been named Canada Research Chairs in recognition of their world-class research. 👏 #DLSPH #Research #PublicHealth
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health & Sustainable Care is hosting the 2026 Climate & Health Conference on Oct. 23. Submissions for panels, workshops, presentations and posters are due May 29. 🔗Learn more: ow.ly/AIIG50YZMTf
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Congratulations to DLSPH PhD Epidemiology student Sara Ferwati on being recognized as a 2026 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar! Read more here: www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/s...
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
U of T graduate students are invited to attend an online info session on May 11 (3 – 4 p.m. ET) or May 14 (12 – 1 p.m. ET) to learn about the Collaborative Specialization in Global Health (CSGH) program at DLSPH. Register here: ow.ly/yA3r50YUxrN #UofT #GlobalHealth
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
New research from DLSPH’s Andrew Pinto, Benita Hosseini, Peter Selby and Michelle Greiver explores the impact of Paxlovid on COVID-19 recovery. Read more (story by @uoftmedicine.bsky.social): www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/2026/04/23/n...
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New research shows antiviral drug helps with COVID-19 recovery - Dalla Lana School of Public Health
The results of two clinical trials show that Paxlovid, an oral antiviral drug, does help people recover a few days faster from COVID-19.
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Congratulations to DLSPH PhD student Mercedes Sobers for receiving the 2026 NCCPH Knowledge Translation Student Award in recognition of her work on the Black Joy Art Initiative! Learn how this project explored mental health in Black communities: ow.ly/11Lg50YTc3z
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🔔 Reminder: Submit your nominations for this year’s Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Awards before June 8 at 5 p.m. E.T. Learn more: ow.ly/xqKR50YSzt3 #OHSQIA2026
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
It's not too late to apply for the AMS-Fitzgerald Fellowship in AI & Human-Centred Leadership! Applications close this Friday, May 1. If you are an early-or mid-career health system leader, submit your application today for this 2-year professional learning fellowship: ow.ly/rAc450YSscj
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Congratulations to the five DLPSH students who received this year’s University of Toronto Student Leadership Award: Jared Bierbrier, Abhishek Chopra, Sanjana Nia Jones, Alyssa Kelly, Zhongyuan (Jasper) Zhang! 👏 Read more: alumni.utoronto.ca/community/awards… #UofT #DLSPH
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
How do we make surgery safer? IHPME @utoronto.ca Prof. Patricia Trbovich uses operating room “black box” data to show how design, communication and teamwork prevent harm. Read in #UofT Magazine: magazine.utoronto.ca/research-ideas…
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utjcb.bsky.social @utjcb.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
🚨1 week left to apply!🚨 AI is changing healthcare. Human-centred leadership matters more than ever. The AMS-Fitzgerald Fellowship supports emerging health leaders ready to lead with compassion, equity, and systems thinking. @amshealthcare.ca @uoftdlsph.bsky.social 📅 Apply by May 1 🔗 bit.ly/4tlZbU7
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Join us and CBC Ideas on May 5 for the 2026 Boehm Lecture “Our Wellness Codes”, featuring Dr. Jehannine (J9) Austin as she examines how genomics and lived experience intersect to shape health and behaviour. Register: ow.ly/Z4BR50YMJtj #PublicHealth #Genomics #DLSPH
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Congratulations to DLSPH @ihpmeuoft.bsky.social's Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO of @unityhealthto.bsky.social, for receiving the CCHL Distinguished Leadership Award — the College's highest honour. 👏 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/Vnpq50YIgth #DLSPHFaculty #Leadership #PublicHealth #UofT
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Join us for PHS Health Futures on April 15! The Dean’s Alumni Advisory Council Co-Chair Jennifer Mary Bell shares why this evening of conversation, connection and inspiration is not to be missed. Register: ow.ly/BCh050YGsA2 #PublicHealth #DLSPHalumni
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Dalla Lana School of Public Health @uoftdlsph.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
📣 Attention early- and mid-career health professionals: learn how to navigate complex ethical challenges in professional settings in our MHSc in Bioethics program (@utjcb.bsky.social). Apply by May 8: ow.ly/2ReL50YECEv #Bioethics #PublicHealth
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