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Professor Dr. Ann Burchell

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Biography

Ann Natalie Burchell is a Professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology from McGill University and has extensive research experience focused on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and their prevention. Dr. Burchell is a Canada Research Chair in STI Prevention, utilizing epidemiological data to enhance healthcare services and minimize complications associated with STIs, including HIV, human papillomavirus (HPV), syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Her methodological expertise spans the design and implementation of observational longitudinal studies, sexual behavior assessments, and pragmatic randomized trials related to HPV prevention and improved cancer screening. She has held various academic positions including Research Director at St. Michael’s Hospital and is affiliated with multiple divisions and institutes, enhancing collaborative research. Dr. Burchell's work emphasizes the interconnection of infections and the production of evidence to support the management of STIs in primary care settings. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to the field, including the Non-Clinician Research Scientist Award from the University of Toronto and recognition from the Canadian Association of HIV Research.

Research Interests

Sexually Transmitted Infections Epidemiology HIV Human Papillomavirus Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Experience

Scientist

2019-01-01 — Present

MAP Centre for Urban Health, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Conducts research on urban health focusing on STIs and implementation science.

Research Director

2017-01-01 — Present

Department of Family and Community Medicine, St. Michael’s Hospital • Toronto, ON, Canada

Leads research initiatives and collaborates on projects related to STI prevention.

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

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

Teaches and conducts research in the field of epidemiology.

Adjunct Scientist

2017-01-01 — Present

Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences • Toronto, ON, Canada

Collaborates on clinical evaluations and research.

Awards

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Canada Research Chair in Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention

2023-01-01
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Non-Clinician Research Scientist Award

2019-01-01
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Excellence in Research Award (Senior Investigator)

2017-01-01

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