Dr. Steven Narod

Professor

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Biography

Steven Narod is a Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. He is a senior scientist at the Women’s College Research Institute and holds a Tier Canada Research Chair in Breast Cancer. Narod has made remarkable contributions to the understanding of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, with over 550 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 85. He studies the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which significantly increase women's lifetime risk of breast and ovarian cancer. His research has demonstrated the importance of familial factors in breast cancer risk assessment and mortality reduction for carriers of these mutations. Narod's collaborations span experts in over 30 countries, contributing to substantial advancements in cancer genetics and personalized cancer prevention strategies. He has been recognized for his work with numerous awards, notably being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society Canada in 2012. Narod's ongoing work aims to translate emerging findings into effective strategies for cancer prevention, detection, and management.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

— Present

Women’s College Research Institute • Toronto, ON

Leading research on familial breast cancer and genetic mutations.

Canada Research Chair in Breast Cancer

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Chair focused on advancing knowledge and treatment of breast cancer.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Taught and conducted research in Public Health Sciences and Medicine.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology