Aleksandra Zuk

Dr. Aleksandra Zuk is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Queen’s University, with cross-appointments to Public Health Sciences and the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Toronto (2018), an MPH from École des hautes études en santé publique (Paris), and a BNSc from Queen’s University. Her research focuses on cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease etiology, environmental health, Indigenous health, and leveraging big data/machine learning to improve healthcare outcomes for women and children.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiology, University of Toronto (2018)
• MPH, École des hautes études en santé publique (Paris)
• Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc), Queen’s University

Research Interests:

• Interaction effects of vitamin D and periodontitis on glycemic abnormalities
• Environmental contaminants and cardiometabolic risk factors in Indigenous populations
• Health technology innovation for improved access to care
• Community-based participatory research in Indigenous health

Awards:

• CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018-2020)

Teaching & Leadership:

• Teaches Advanced Statistics and Analytic Techniques (NURS 900) at Queen’s
• Editorial Board member, Journal of Clinical Periodontology
• Focuses on program development in health technology innovation and pediatric hematology/oncology care

Collaborations:

• Conducts cross-disciplinary research with Public Health Sciences and the University of Toronto’s Physical & Environmental Sciences Department
• Leads Tri-Council-funded Indigenous health projects prioritizing community engagement