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Harry Taylor is an Assistant Professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto (since 2021). His research focuses on social isolation and loneliness among older Black Americans, addressing risk factors, health outcomes, and policy interventions. He holds a Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis, an MSW and MPH from the University of Michigan, and a BA from Howard University.
Education:
- Ph.D., Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis
- MSW, University of Michigan
- MPH, University of Michigan
- BA, Sociology, Howard University
Research Interests: His work explores social isolation, gerontology, health disparities, and racial equity. He uses quantitative methods with nationally representative datasets to inform interventions and policies.
Grants:
- Aging in the Margins: Building Inclusivity and Goodwill (AIM BIG) (2025-2026)
- Aging, disadvantage and inequality: Building age inclusive futures (2022-2023)
- Moderating Effects of Neighborhood Characteristics in Social Disconnection and Cognitive Decline (2022-2024)
- Longitudinal Trajectories of Social Isolation and Loneliness among Black Older Adults (2021-2023)
Awards:
- Dean’s Mission Scholar (2009-2011)
- Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
- Maddox Fellowship (Duke University Medical Center)
Key Contributions: His research highlights structural stressors, neighborhood conditions, and racial inequities in health outcomes. He collaborates with the Black Research Network (BRN) and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address aging populations’ needs.
