Dr. Gilla Shapiro

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gilla Shapiro is an Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, where she focuses on health behavior decision-making, vaccine acceptance, and health equity. Her research addresses the psychosocial aspects of oncology and mental health using mixed methods, with a particular emphasis on psychometrics. Gilla received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from McGill University in 2018 and holds several master's degrees from prestigious institutions, including a Master of Public Administration from the London School of Economics and a Master of Public Policy from the Hertie School of Governance. She is an Associate Member of the School of Graduate Studies and currently accepts doctoral students. Gilla has been recognized for her contributions to health sciences, receiving the Alice Wilson Award from the Royal Society of Canada in 2020 and the Rising Star Award from CIHR Institute of Health Sciences and Policy Research in 2018. She is a psychologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, actively leading initiatives in inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Research Interests

Awards

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Alice Wilson Award

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Rising Star 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