Dr. Kevin Kain

Professor

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Biography

Kevin Kain is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Molecular Parasitology. He has a notable background in the field of Infectious Diseases and Immunopathology, having received his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario and completed his residency at the University of British Columbia. His post-doctoral research at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research focused on malaria vaccines. Dr. Kain's extensive research experience spans various countries, including Papua New Guinea, Uganda, and Tanzania, emphasizing global health equity and the development of appropriate technologies for research scientists in developing nations. He is dedicated to characterizing host-parasite interactions that contribute to major global health threats, particularly malaria and HIV. His work has garnered numerous awards, including the C. Woolf Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Young Investigators Award from the Canadian Infectious Disease Society. Dr. Kain's contributions to research and education have made him a leader in the field, recognized for his efforts to improve healthcare outcomes for women and children globally.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

SAR Laboratories, Sandra Rotman Centre Global Health, UHN-Toronto General Hospital • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Oversees research and development in the area of global health.

Director

— Present

Tropical Disease Unit UHN-Toronto General Hospital • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leads initiatives to address tropical diseases.

Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Educates medical students and leads research in infectious diseases.

Awards

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C. Woolf Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Career Scientist Award

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Young Investigators Award

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Bailey K Ashford Medal

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University of Toronto, Department of Medicine Research 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