Black History Month Seminar Series Day 2
As part of our programming for Black History Month, the EDIIA Committee is hosting a seminar highlighting Black excellence in scientific research.
Seminar Two
Speakers: Dr. Juliet Daniel and Dr. Upton Allen
Date: Thurs Feb 29, 3:00PM-5:30PM
Location: Sidney Smith Hall (SS 1071)
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Dr. Juliet DanielDr. Juliet Daniel is a Professor in the Department of Biology and the Associate Dean of Research & External Relations in the Faculty of Science at McMaster University. Dr. Daniel is not only an accomplished scientist, but also a passionate advocate for women and under-represented minorities in the scientific community. Academic and Professional Background: Seminar Title: Dances of the Cure-abbean: Kaiso, cancer disparities and people of African ancestry. Abstract: |
Dr. Upton AllenDr. Upton Allen is a Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto and Head of the Division of Infectious Diseases at The Hospital for Sick Children. He is also a Senior Associate Scientist in the Child Health Evaluative Sciences program at the SickKids Research Institute. Dr. Allen’s career spans research, leadership, and advocacy in the field of infectious diseases. Academic and Professional Background: Seminar Title: COVID-19 Research among Black and Other Racialized Communities: Lessons Learned Abstract: Findings from the study showed that the participation rate among Black Canadians progressively increased during the first year of the study, which was facilitated by an active Community Advisory Group. During the first year of the pandemic individuals from the northwest Toronto/Peel region were 3 times more likely to have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies compared to those from Oakville and London. Children and young adults under the age of 19 had the highest rates of infection. These and other data highlight the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities and the need for targeted interventions to address the underlying reasons for these disparities. |