Dr. Lise Trotz Williams

Professor

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Biography

Lise Trotz-Williams is an epidemiologist based at the University of Guelph and associated with the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from the Royal Veterinary College in the UK, an MSc in Parasitology from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, and a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Guelph. Lise’s professional responsibilities encompass disease surveillance and community outbreak investigation, where she serves as a field supervisor for collaborative graduate projects. Her research interests focus on enhancing disease surveillance through the application of epidemiological methods to control infectious diseases and zoonoses, significantly contributing to human public health. Selected publications include studies on Echinococcus multilocularis exposure, rabies vaccination rates among canine and feline populations, and the role of pork in an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in Ontario. Lise is committed to finding real-world solutions to public health challenges, reflecting the interdisciplinary and comparative approach of the Ontario Veterinary College that aims to improve the health of animals, people, and the planet.

Research Interests

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).