Dr. Ariane Laplante Lévesque

Biography

Ariane Laplante-Lévesque is an Adjunct Professor at Linköping University, specializing in equity, social inclusion, and health human rights. Her research supports policies and environments that enable people with disabilities to lead independent and meaningful lives through the use of assistive technology. With a background in a global medical device manufacturing for over a decade, she also has significant experience working with United Nations agencies and the World Health Organization. She began her career as a clinical audiologist in Canada and practiced in Australia. She earned her PhD from the University of Queensland, focusing on engaging adults in hearing care, and holds a Masters in Public Health with distinction from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In addition, she is an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Audiology, has been a Lead Collaborator on the Global Burden of Disease study, and is a member of the International Collegium of Rehabilitative Audiology. To date, she has authored 75 influential peer-reviewed publications. Her research interests span global health, public health, policy, access to healthcare, assistive technology, disability inclusion, evidence-based practices, and clinical epidemiology.

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