Dr. Jianli Wang

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Biography

Dr. JianLi Wang is a Professor in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University and holds a CIHR Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Health Data Science Innovation. His research focuses on psychiatric epidemiology, risk prediction analytics, and workplace mental health. Dr. Wang examines the determinants of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior, aiming to translate epidemiological knowledge into preventive actions. He develops and validates predictive models using statistical machine learning techniques to improve early risk identification and health service delivery. His notable publications include studies on personalized depression risk information and its impact on help-seeking behaviors. Dr. Wang has received numerous awards, including the Alex Leighton CPA-CAPE Award for his contributions to psychiatric epidemiology. He actively participates in various national and international committees and editorial boards to advance mental health research and practices.

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Experience

Professor

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Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Professor in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, focusing on mental health research.

Awards

#2018

Alex Leighton CPA-CAPE Award

#2016

Pfizer-HBI Depression Research Award

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CIHR New Investigator Award