Dr. Rodney Knight

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rodney Knight holds a background in sociology and epidemiology, which significantly influences his research program. His multidisciplinary training led him to pursue interdisciplinary postdoctoral fellowships to harness the vital synergies important for advancing his health promotion sciences program. His primary research interests involve youth health, particularly focusing on sexual health, substance use, and mental health. He is actively involved in various research projects, including studying the impacts of cannabis use and mental health outcomes among sexual gender minority youth. Knight’s teaching includes a series of seminars focused on population health research, fostering the next generation of scholars in public health. He collaborates with multiple funding bodies to secure resources for his projects and aims to address pressing health issues faced by young communities, especially in the context of inequities related to substance use and access to health services.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

École de santé publique • Montréal, Canada

Involved in teaching and supervising graduate students, as well as leading multiple interdisciplinary health research projects.

Courses

MSO-6601 – Population Health Research Seminar 1 MSO-6602 – Population Health Research Seminar 2

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.