Dr. Harry Shannon

Professor

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Biography

Harry Shannon is a Professor in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at McMaster University and an Adjunct Scientist at the Institute for Work & Health. His research focuses on global health methodologies, particularly in challenging settings such as Haiti, Lebanon, and the Gaza Strip, where he evaluates humanitarian aid efficiency. He has chaired the Methodology Working Group for the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, overseeing research involving 50,000 participants across 20 years. Shannon has been actively involved in multiple committees, including those assessing occupational health risks and evaluating health interventions. His work has earned recognition, including co-winning the International Society of Biomechanics Clinical Biomechanics Award and contributing to top-ten publications in early childhood development. His current projects involve sampling methods in health surveys and advancing occupational health and safety performance.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

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

Professor

— Present

Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, McMaster University • Hamilton, ON, Canada

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
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