Dr. Lori Hanson

Professor

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Biography

Lori Hanson is an Emeritus Professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. With a background in Community Health and Epidemiology, she has a deep commitment to understanding the intersections of political economy and global health, particularly through critical approaches that look at activism and social movements. Her research explores various dimensions of health crises in Latin America, particularly in Nicaragua, focusing on the politics of health, community resistance, and extractivism. In her work, Hanson addresses issues related to gender and health, exploring topics such as midwifery, gender-based violence, and women's mental health. Additionally, she examines the socio-economic contexts surrounding opioid crises and advocates for alternative approaches through activist scholarship. Hanson's approach emphasizes community-based, participatory, and arts-informed research methodologies, as well as transformative pedagogies and integrated knowledge translation.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.