Dr. Anita Benoit

Biography

Anita C. Benoit is an Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto Scarborough, focusing on the health of Indigenous populations, particularly First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Her research interests encompass Indigenous women's health and wellbeing, collaborative health research, health services evaluation, and community-based research methodologies. Dr. Benoit possesses extensive training in Aboriginal research methodologies and holds multiple fellowships. She works within the Department of Health and Society and collaborates as an Adjunct Scientist at the Women’s College Research & Innovation Institute. With a background in health services research and microbiology, she is actively involved in scholarly work that integrates Indigenous knowledge into health research. Her teaching includes courses on survey design, Indigenous health, and health research methodology. Dr. Benoit has led various research projects, focusing on culturally grounded approaches, and has secured funding for initiatives addressing Type 2 diabetes and mental health among Indigenous youth. Her publications contribute significantly to understanding the experiences of Indigenous women in health contexts.

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