Speakers: Dr. Carlo Chan, Peter Haoxuan Ge and Scarlett Rakowska
This one-hour seminar (12:00 to 1:00 p.m.) features three University of Toronto Mississauga researchers who are recipients of the NHP Graduate and Trainee Awards: Dr. Carlo Chan, Peter Haoxuan Ge, and Scarlett Rakowska. Each will present their current research on Type 2 Diabetes, including community-based prevention among young adults in Peel Region, the influence of daily mobility and environmental exposures on blood glucose regulation, and the relationship between urban green space and health outcomes. The session offers an opportunity to engage with emerging work, contribute feedback, and connect with the next generation of health researchers.
Biography for Dr. Carlo Chan:
Dr. Carlo Chan is a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. His current research examines community based approach to preventing Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) among young adults in Peel Region, using a mixed methods design. He investigates young adults' lived experiences, including the barriers they face in sustaining healthy lifestyles, and works closely with community partners to co design culturally responsive and practical interventions. Carlo is supervised by Dr. Matthew Adams.
Biography for Peter Haoxuan Ge:
Peter Haoxuan Ge is a PhD student in the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment at the University of Toronto Mississauga. His research examines Type 2 Diabetes through a spatiotemporal lens, focusing on how daily mobility and changing environmental exposures influence glycemic variation. By integrating continuous glucose monitoring with GPS-based mobility tracking, dietary intake, and environmental exposure data, his research aims to better understand how everyday places and activities contribute to short-term glycemic responses and health inequities. Peter is supervised by Dr. Jue Wang and Dr. Yuhong He.
Biography for Scarlett Rakowska:
Scarlett Rakowska is a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography, Geomatics and Environment at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Her research integrates high spatial resolution multispectral satellite imagery, LiDAR, and Google Street View to characterize urban green space and investigate their associations with population health outcomes, particularly Type 2 Diabetes. Scarlett is supervised by Dr. Matthew Adams.
Audience: Attendance is open to U of T faculty, trainees, students, and all Network for Healthy Populations community partners.
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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada – Section 1
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. You may claim up to a maximum of 1.0 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
