Dr. Marissa Becker

Professor

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Biography

Marissa Becker is a Professor at the University of Manitoba in the College of Community and Global Health, as well as in the Max Rady College of Medicine, where she serves as the Director of Technical Collaborations at the Institute for Global Public Health. Her research focuses on infectious diseases, particularly exploring the risk, vulnerability, and outcomes associated with HIV and sexually transmitted blood-borne infections among marginalized populations, with a special emphasis on adolescent girls, young women, and female sex workers. Dr. Becker employs a program science framework to inform her research and collaborates on projects in Manitoba, India, Kenya, and Ukraine, aiming to improve health systems and maternal and child health in these regions. She has numerous academic accolades and is committed to education and mentorship, currently supervising Master’s and PhD students.

Research Interests

Awards

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Aubie Angel Young Investigator Award

2015-01-01
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CIHR New Investigator Award

2014-01-01
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Clinical Research Professorship Population Medicine Award

2010-01-01
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R. Samuel McLaughlin Research Education Fellowship Award

2004-01-01

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.