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Catherine Yu is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. She also serves as an Associate Member of the School of Graduate Studies. Yu holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Health Science in Public Health Sciences, an MD, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, all from the University of Toronto. Her expertise lies in patient behavior change, chronic disease management, particularly diabetes care, and knowledge translation strategies. Yu is actively involved in medical education and has a strong interest in developing innovative approaches for continuing professional development and patient education. Additionally, she is an Associate Scientist at the Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital and works as a Staff Endocrinologist specializing in endocrine metabolism. Her research focuses on the interaction between patient and clinician behavior and its implications for knowledge translation, utilizing tools such as interactive self-management websites and computer-based simulations to enhance educational outcomes. Yu has also contributed to clinical practice guidelines in diabetes care and is engaged in interprofessional education within her teaching responsibilities.
Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada
Teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education courses in public health.
St. Michael’s Hospital, Department of Medicine • Toronto, ON, Canada
Provides clinical care in endocrinology and metabolism.
Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute • Toronto, ON, Canada
Conducts research on behavior change and knowledge translation in diabetes care.
Department of Sociology