Dr. Jennie Johnstone

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jennie Johnstone is an Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. She is a practicing Infectious Diseases physician scientist specializing in Infection Prevention and Control. Her research is dedicated to finding innovative strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Notably, her work includes determining methods to prevent the transmission of vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) and other antibiotic-resistant organisms that are predominantly spread within hospital settings. Currently, she co-leads the PROSPECT Trial, a multi-center, multi-national research initiative focusing on the administration of probiotics to reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia among critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients. Her academic endeavors aim to significantly enhance patient safety and control infection rates in healthcare environments.

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