Khrisha B Alphonsus

Dr. Khrisha B Alphonsus is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Epidemiology Program at the School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan. She leads the Alphonsus Epidemiology Research Group (AERG), focusing on health equity for vulnerable populations through data-driven interventions. Her work prioritizes marginalized groups including older adults, immigrants, and individuals with chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis and mental disorders.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiology (2019) – School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan
• Master of Public Health (2015) – School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan
• Postdoctoral Fellowships (2019–2020) – University of Toronto (Physical Therapy) and University of Saskatchewan (Pharmacy & Nutrition)
• Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience & Biology (2011) – University of Toronto

Research Interests:

Dr. Alphonsus investigates factors influencing mental health, substance misuse, and chronic disease epidemiology. Her work emphasizes:

• Prescription drug misuse among older adults in Saskatchewan
• Access to mental health services for immigrant populations
• Global health challenges in maternal and child health in Sri Lanka
• Quantitative methods for analyzing large-scale health datasets

Teaching:

She instructs advanced courses in epidemiology, including:

• PUBH 800: Epidemiology for Public Health
• PUBH 809: Field Epidemiology
• PUBH 832: Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Research Group:

The AERG conducts applied research to address health inequities through:

• Data analysis to inform policy
• Collaborations with institutions like the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
• Focus on minority populations in Canada and global health initiatives