Dr. Korryn Bodner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Korryn Bodner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. She holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Advanced Epidemiology and Disease Modelling. Bodner completed her PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto in 2021, where she specialized in mathematical modeling of disease ecology. Following her doctoral work, she served as a Research Associate at the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Unity Health Toronto, from 2021 to 2024. Her research utilizes simulation modeling to explore bias and uncertainty in vaccine effectiveness and public health research interpretation. Bodner is also a co-founder and current Chair of the Canadian Chapter of the Ecological Forecasting Initiative, a grassroots network that aims to build capacity in ecological epidemiological forecasting and enhance scientific prediction for decision-making. Her research interests include the development and application of statistical and mathematical models to understand, predict, and prevent the spread of infectious diseases in wildlife, livestock, and humans.

Research Interests

Courses

POP*6100 – Seminar POP*6800 – Infectious Disease Modeling

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).