Dr. Victoria Kirsh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Victoria Kirsh is an Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, where she specializes in epidemiology, particularly focusing on chronic diseases, radiation exposure, and nutritional epidemiology. With a Ph.D. from Yale University, she has contributed significantly to research using Ontario Health Study data, developing high-quality databases, and facilitating innovative research into the etiology and management of cancer. Kirsh has taught various courses including Introduction to Quantitative Research and has been actively involved in mentoring students in epidemiological research. She has received several awards for her excellence in training and mentoring, including the Field Preceptor Award from the University of Toronto. Kirsh's research endeavors include leading major cohort studies assessing dietary and lifestyle factors related to cancer risks and extensive contributions to over 40 publications in respected journals in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in epidemiology with a focus on chronic diseases and nutritional epidemiology.

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