Lynn Martin

Dr. Lynn Martin is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Lakehead University, where she has been affiliated since 2007. Her research focuses on the health and service utilization of vulnerable populations, including individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental illness, and older adults. She has taught courses such as Foundations of Public and Population Health, Canadian Health Care System, and Program Planning and Evaluation.

• PhD, Health Studies and Gerontology, University of Waterloo (2005)
• MA, Développement Humain, Laurentian University (2000)
• Hon., Psychologie, Laurentian University (1998)
• BA, Psychologie, University of Ottawa (1997)

Lynn's research program explores health disparities among vulnerable groups, with a focus on applied studies in public health, gerontology, and mental health. She has contributed to initiatives like the EPID@Work Research Showcase and collaborates with organizations such as interRAI.org and mapsresearch.ca.

She supervises graduate students, including Kara Polson, who secured a SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grant. While her current grants and awards section exists, specific details are not provided in the text.