Steven J. Hoffman Explained

Steven J. Hoffman
Education:BA, McMaster University
MA, JD, political science, University of Toronto
PhD, health policy, Harvard University
Thesis Title:Evaluating Strategies for Achieving Global Collective Action on Transnational Health Threats and Social Inequalities
Thesis Year:2015
Notable Works:To Save Humanity
Workplaces:York University
Harvard University

Steven Justin Hoffman is a Canadian health scientist. In 2016, he was appointed Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health. He also serves as the Dahdaleh Distinguished Chair In Global Governance & Legal Epidemiology at York University.

Early life and education

Hoffman was born in Toronto. He enrolled at McMaster University for his Bachelor of Health Sciences and the University of Toronto for his Master's degree and Juris Doctor. Following this, he practised at a Toronto law firm specializing in intellectual property litigation before enrolling at Harvard University for his PhD.[1] He defended his thesis, "Evaluating Strategies for Achieving Global Collective Action on Transnational Health Threats and Social Inequalities" in 2015.[2] As a doctoral student, Hoffman was awarded the 2012 Trudeau Scholarship[3] and Fulbright Canada Student Award.[4]

Career

Following his PhD, Hoffman joined the faculty at the University of Ottawa and served as the director of the Global Strategy Lab and an associate professor of law, medicine and public and international affairs. While serving in this role, Hoffman was appointed scientific director of the CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health.[5] Following this, he was promoted to full professor in York's School of Health Policy and Management.[6]

On February 27, 2020, Hoffman was appointed the Dahdaleh Distinguished Chair In Global Governance & Legal Epidemiology at York.[7] Later, Hoffman was chosen to lead a United Nations Deputy Secretary-General to lead the development of a United Nations Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery.[8] Following this, he was awarded the Minister’s Award of Excellence by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.[9] In September 2021, Hoffman was elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Researcher searching the world for solutions to global health problems . McMaster University . November 22, 2021 . January 30, 2018.
  2. Web site: Steven Hoffman . Harvard University . November 22, 2021.
  3. News: Hoffman named Trudeau Scholar . November 22, 2021 . Harvard Gazette . May 16, 2012.
  4. News: Receives Canada-U.S. Fulbright . November 22, 2021 . Harvard Gazette . September 23, 2011.
  5. Web site: Dr. Steven J. Hoffman appointed scientific director of the CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health . Canada . November 22, 2021 . July 26, 2016.
  6. Web site: Nayyar . Anjum . York University appoints internationally renowned global health scholars . York University . November 22, 2021 . June 1, 2017.
  7. Web site: GSL Director Appointed Dahdaleh Distinguished Chair In Global Governance & Legal Epidemiology . Global Strategy Lab . November 22, 2021 . February 27, 2020.
  8. Web site: Nayyar . Anjum . York U professor to lead United Nations Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery . York University . November 22, 2021 . July 7, 2020.
  9. Web site: GSL Director Receives Minister's Award Of Excellence By Ontario's Ministry Of Colleges And Universities . Global Strategy Lab . November 22, 2021 . September 16, 2020.
  10. Web site: Two York professors appointed Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellows . York University . November 22, 2021 . September 22, 2021.

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