Message from the Director

SARS . Walkerton . H1N1

These are just a few of the reasons why public health has become a renewed priority over the last decade. Public health is now centre stage and strong leadership is required—in Canada and around the world.

The Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH) is at the forefront of this changing environment—shaping public health policy and practice today and into the future.

We’re a leader in innovative, interdisciplinary research in public health, population health and health promotion. With over 300 faculty members from a wide range of disciplines, the DLSPH represents the largest concentration of academic population and public health researchers in Canada.

We’re also training the next generation of educators, scientists and practitioners,

with close to 400 graduate students enrolled in the School’s doctoral and professional masters programs and over 35 residents in Public Health and Preventive Medicine Specialty training.

Much has changed since our founding 86 years ago. In 2008, we took another major step forward and became a School of Public Health. As we continue to chart an exciting future, we look forward to continuing our long and rich tradition of excellence in public health research and education.

Louise Lemieux-Charles, PhD

Interim Director