Tag: University of Toronto
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Paula Rochon, University of Toronto – Navigating Medication Awareness for a Healthier Tomorrow
How many medications did you take today? Paula Rochon, professor in the department of medicine and Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, explains why it may be a few too many. Dr. Rochon is Founding Director of Women’s Age Lab, a geriatrician and senior scientist at Women’s College Hospital and…
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Laura Doering, University of Toronto – Sexism and Ambiguity
Gender discrimination isn’t always black and white. Laura Doering, associate professor of strategic management and sociology at the University of Toronto, examines why some experiences may lead to ambiguity – and what to do about it. Laura Doering is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management and is cross-appointed in the Department of Sociology. As an…
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Rachel Savage, University of Toronto – Reimagining Aging in Place
A large portion of the American population will soon by 65 or older; how do we best care for this group? Rachel Savage, assistant professor at the institute of health policy, management, and evaluation at the University of Toronto, looks into one way. Rachel Savage, PhD is a Scientist at Women’s Age Lab and Women’s…
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Paula Rochon, University of Toronto – Filling a Gap: Women’s Age Lab
We need to rethink how we treat older women in healthcare. Paula Rochon, professor in the department of medicine at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, examines. Dr. Paula Rochon, MD, MPH, FCRPC, is Founding Director of Women’s Age Lab, a geriatrician and senior scientist at Women’s College Hospital…
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Kate Mulligan, University of Toronto – Loneliness as a Health Issue
Loneliness is a growing health problem, but how do medical professionals treat it? Kate Mulligan, assistant professor of social and behavioral health sciences at the University of Toronto, has some suggestions. Dr. Kate Mulligan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and the Senior Director of the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing. Her…
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Laura Doering, University of Toronto – Imposing Penalties Can Deter Rule Breakers – But The Timing Needs To Be Right
Doling out punishment may be a concern of when, not how much. Laura Doering, assistant professor of strategic management at the University of Toronto, determines why this is. Laura Doering is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Management and an Assistant Professor of Sociology (by courtesy). As an economic sociologist, she examines how interactions and social…
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Jing Hu, University of Toronto – Two Ways of Time Estimation
There is more than one way to think of time. Jing Hu, Ph.D. student in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, is on the clock. Jing Hu is a Ph.D. student in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of…
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Marla Sokolowski, University of Toronto – Fruit Flies and Obesity
Newborn fruit flies might not be that different from human babies. Marla Sokolowski, professor in the department of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Toronto, looks at the genes of both species and finds a link that could help control obesity for us all. Marla B. Sokolowski, B.Sc. (1977, University of Toronto), Ph.D.…
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Benjamin Blencowe, University of Toronto – One Protein’s Sweeping Influence on Autism
Autism treatment is a tough battle. Benjamin Blencowe, principal investigator at the University of Toronto, discusses a protein that could hold a clue to getting a better handle on fighting this disorder. Our research focuses on mechanisms underlying the regulation of gene expression and how these mechanisms go awry in human diseases. Most of our…
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The Academic Minute for 2016.10.17-10.21
Academic Minute from 10.17 – 10.21 Monday, October 17th Matthew Feinberg – University of Toronto Persuading Political Opponents Matthew Feinberg is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Rotman. He earned his PhD in Social Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. His research explores the underlying psychological processes that lead individuals to join together…