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Julia Abelson is a Professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University. Her work focuses on ensuring health policies reflect public values through rigorous citizen and patient engagement. She leads the Public and Patient Engagement Collaborative and has advised governments globally on inclusive policy design.
- Education: MSc in Health Policy and Management from Harvard School of Public Health; PhD in Social and Policy Sciences from the University of Bath.
Her research spans health policy decision-making, patient engagement, health technology assessment, and equity in health systems, particularly in Latin America and Canada. She has pioneered frameworks like the Engage with Impact Toolkit to evaluate engagement practices and addresses ethical challenges in policies such as lung cancer screening and mental health care.
Recent publications analyze pharmacogenomic testing, COVID-19 preparedness, and long-term care representation. Her work emphasizes deliberative democracy, complex care models, and systemic equity in health policy. She has no listed scientific awards but maintains significant influence through her methodological contributions and teaching in Health Policy Analysis.
