Dr. Helen Dimaras

Associate Professor

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Biography

Helen Dimaras is an Associate Professor and the Director of Global Eye Health Research in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences. Her research program spans disciplines including global health and cancer genetics clinical science, with a strong focus on bridging gaps directly affecting patient care. Utilizing models of childhood eye cancer, particularly retinoblastoma, she investigates innovative approaches aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing the global cancer survival gap. Her current areas of interest encompass health services research specifically related to retinoblastoma, as well as the implementation of genetic testing and counseling in low-resource settings, emphasizing patient engagement research.

Research Interests

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