Dr. Abdallah Daar

Professor

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Biography

Abdallah S. Daar is a Professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto and has extensive involvement in global health and public health ethics. His academic journey includes degrees from Makerere University, the University of London, and the University of Oxford, where he later served as a clinical lecturer in surgery. Professor Daar’s professional focus spans various domains, including biotechnology and chronic diseases within global health contexts. He has held numerous significant roles, including Chief Scientific Ethics Officer and member of various advisory boards alongside leading initiatives aimed at addressing health inequities globally. Professor Daar has published over 350 peer-reviewed articles and authored multiple books on topics ranging from transplant immunology to global health strategies. His awards include the UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science and recognition from the Royal Society of Canada. His current research interests emphasize enhancing scientific capacity and innovation in developing countries, and he actively contributes to policy and educational reforms in health sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto • Toronto, Canada

Teaching and researching in public health sciences, focusing on global health issues and ethical implications.

Senior Scientist

2001-01-01 — Present

University Health Network, Toronto General Research Institute • Toronto, Canada

Leading research initiatives and ethical evaluations in health innovations.

Awards

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UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science

2005-01-01
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Anthony Miller Award for Research Excellence

2005-01-01

Courses

Genomics Bioethics Public Policy Communicating Non-communicable Diseases Global Health Education Initiative

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology