Dr. Monica Taljaard

Professor

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Biography

Monica Taljaard is a Senior Scientist in the Clinical Epidemiology Program at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and a Professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa. Her work focuses on biostatistics and involves collaboration with researchers and clinicians from various backgrounds. Taljaard has expertise in the design and analysis of cluster randomized trials, standard clinical trials, and observational studies. She has over 340 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has served as a principal applicant, co-applicant, and statistical advisor for more than 100 funded clinical health services research projects, totaling over $130 million in peer-reviewed funding. She has supervised, co-supervised, or served on the advisory committees for over 50 MSc and PhD students, and is involved in teaching Biostatistics courses in her program.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

— Present

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Ottawa

Conducts research in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics.

Professor

— Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa

Teaches biostatistics and oversees graduate student research projects.

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History