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Brent Hagel serves as Professor in Pediatrics and Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine, with adjunct appointment in Kinesiology. He directs the Healthy Children Families & Communities Program at Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) and co-leads the One Child Every Child initiative.
His academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Physical Education, University of Calgary (1993)
- M.Sc. in Epidemiology, University of Calgary (1998)
- Ph.D. in Epidemiology, McGill University (2003)
Dr. Hagel's research pioneers evidence-based approaches to child injury prevention through rigorous epidemiological methods. His work uniquely bridges equipment biomechanics, behavioral risk assessment, and policy implementation - currently examining bicycle helmet legislation impacts, winter sports safety interventions, and environmental determinants of playground injuries. This translational research directly informs provincial health policies and clinical guidelines.
His distinguished recognition includes:
- Department of Paediatrics CARE Researcher Award (2020)
- University of Calgary Sustainability Award Finalist (2020)
- Department of Paediatrics Innovation Award (2016)
- Peak Scholar Recognition Award – Eyes High (2015)
- Faculty of Medicine Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (2012)
- CIHR New Investigator Award (2007-2012)
As an educator, Dr. Hagel integrates real-world policy challenges into graduate training while leading a multidisciplinary team that connects clinical researchers, epidemiologists, and community stakeholders. His sustained funding through competitive awards demonstrates research excellence in child health and safety.
The Healthy Children Families & Communities Program under his direction fosters collaborative research across medical, kinesiology, and public health disciplines to transform injury prevention science into community practice, with particular focus on vulnerable child populations.
