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Alan Katz is a Professor at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, and a Senior Scientist at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP). His work bridges family medicine, community health sciences, and population health research.
- Education: University of Cape Town (MBChB, BSc), University of Manitoba (MSc)
Dr. Katz’s research focuses on administrative data applications in population health, Indigenous health equity, and primary care delivery optimization. He leverages linked health and social data to evaluate healthcare quality indicators, knowledge translation, and disease prevention strategies.
His work spans pan-Canadian collaborations through organizations like Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN) and the Manitoba Population Research Data Repository. Recent studies include AI-driven social determinant extraction, pandemic vaccine equity analysis, and interprofessional primary care team development.
- Scientific Awards:
- 2019: Article of the Year
- 2016: Distinguished Poster & Paper Awards
- 2014: President’s Award, Northern American Primary Care Research Group
- 2006-2009: MMSF Clinical Research Professorship
- 2013-2018: Manitoba Health Research Council Primary Prevention Research Chair
Dr. Katz has led grants exceeding $10 million and contributed to frameworks like the Andersen and Newman Health Services Utilization model. He previously directed MCHP and chaired the Health Research Ethics Board, emphasizing data stewardship and ethical research practices.
