Dr. Eric Holowaty

Professor

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Biography

Eric J. Holowaty is an Adjunct Professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. He holds an M.D. and M.Sc. and is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. With a focus on cancer epidemiology, Eric has significant expertise in cancer registries and data quality control, contributing to health policy through research that addresses survival factors for various cancers. His teaching includes courses on Health Trends Surveillance and Cancer Epidemiology, spanning over two decades. In addition to educational roles, Eric has directed several research projects aimed at understanding environmental impacts on cancer risk and improving cancer care systems in Ontario. He has published extensively in leading public health and epidemiology journals, co-authoring studies that investigate risk factors for cancer survival and the effectiveness of screening programs. Eric's awards include the Blair Travelling Fellowship from the Canadian Cancer Society and the W.H. LeRiche Epidemiology Medal from the University of Toronto. His ongoing research projects continue to address critical issues in cancer epidemiology, highlighting his commitment to advancing the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

1996-09-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Teaching various courses in epidemiology and public health.

Awards

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Blair Travelling Fellowship

1986-01-01
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W.H. LeRiche Epidemiology Medal

1977-01-01

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