Dr. Stephen Betschel

Biography

Stephen Betschel is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and a Staff Clinical Immunologist at St. Michael's Hospital, part of Unity Health Toronto. He earned his medical degree from McMaster University in 1998 and completed his residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Allergy at the University of Toronto. Betschel is also pursuing postgraduate studies as a Doctor of Philosophy candidate in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, focusing on critical virulence factors associated with Group A Streptococcus, known for causing 'flesh-eating disease'. His primary clinical research interests include adult immunodeficiencies, hereditary angioedema, and occupational allergy. He has published extensively on the diagnosis, management, and quality of life related to these conditions, as well as pharmacoeconomics. Currently, he chairs the Canadian Hereditary Angioedema Network and serves as a medical advisor for Immunodeficiency Canada, HAE Canada, and the Canadian Immunodeficiency Society. Betschel is recognized as a distinguished clinical educator, having completed the Master Teacher Program at the University of Toronto. He is also a member of the National Specialty Committee and serves as the Vice Chair of the Royal College of Canada Examination Board in Clinical Immunology and Allergy.

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