Dr. Arun Chockalingam

Professor

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Biography

Arun Chockalingam is an Adjunct Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. He holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and a PhD in Cardiac Physiology and Pharmacology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. His extensive background combines global health research, policy, and leadership in the health community. He contributed to the Institute of Medicine’s report on Promoting Cardiovascular Health in the Developing World and has engaged significantly with the United Nations on non-communicable disease prevention. Previously, he served as Director of Continuing Public Health Education at Simon Fraser University and has held several influential roles in health research institutions. His research focuses on non-communicable diseases in low-and middle-income countries, emphasizing cardiovascular health, household air pollution, and mental health. With over 160 published papers and multiple book chapters, he has also edited prestigious journals and reviewed for various research agencies. Chockalingam has been honored with numerous awards, reflecting his contributions to public health.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2010-04-01 — Present

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

Teaching and conducting research in global health, with a focus on non-communicable diseases.

Director of Continuing Public Health Education

2000-01-01 — 2009-12-31

Simon Fraser University • British Columbia, Canada

Oversaw public health education programs.

Awards

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Canadian Deputy Minister of Health’s Recognition Award

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Canadian Cardiovascular Society’s Harold Segal Award of Merit

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Canadian Institute of Health Research President’s Recognition Award

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Blood Pressure Canada’s George Fodor Award

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Canadian Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage’s Medal of Honor

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Simon Dack Award

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