Dr. Christopher Lo

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Biography

Christopher Lo is an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. His research focuses on supportive care in health psychology, with a particular emphasis on existential meaning, culture, self, and social development. Lo specializes in the psychological measurement concerning health issues, specifically looking at death anxiety, existential distress, and how these factors affect individuals with life-limiting illnesses. His methodologies include both quantitative and mixed methods, enabling him to design clinical trials and conduct cross-cultural research. He has published numerous articles in esteemed journals discussing the psychological experiences of patients facing serious health challenges and the impact of cultural values on psychological assessments. His work advances the understanding of how health-related issues can disrupt the expected course of human development and adaptation, and he is committed to improving psychological interventions for patients with advanced cancer and other chronic diseases.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

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

Teaching and research in health psychology focusing on supportive care and existential distress.

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