Dr. Tim Takaro

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Biography

Tim Takaro is a physician-scientist trained in occupational environmental medicine, public health, and toxicology. His research primarily focuses on understanding the links between human exposures and disease, particularly determining public health-based preventive solutions for related risks. His work includes using biological markers for medical surveillance, exposure assessment, and studying disease susceptibility with a focus on immunologic lung disease. He has extensively researched the health impacts of environmental changes and climate change. Currently, his research emphasizes the interaction of water quality with cumulative exposures in British Columbia communities amidst resource extraction and climate change. He is also involved in the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) study and the rural Environmental Health Observatory (ECHO). Throughout his career, Takaro has been dedicated to linking laboratory biomarker innovations to public health practices through community-based interventions.

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Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Department of Philosophy