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Kristian Larsen is a Lecturer at the University of Toronto with cross-appointments at Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Health Sciences. His research focuses on Environment and Health, Medical Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Spatial Analysis and Modelling, Physical Activity, and Socio-Spatial Inequalities. He is also a Scientist at Health Canada in Ottawa, Ontario.
Education:
- PhD, University of Toronto (2014)
- MA, University of Western Ontario (2008)
- BA (Hons), Bishop's University (2006)
Larsen's research integrates GIS and Spatial Statistics to analyze Environmental Health issues including Cancer Risk, Obesity, Access to Healthcare, and Urban Design. His work often involves Environmental Exposure assessment, Socioeconomic Disparities, and Public Health Policy analysis.
Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Environmental Carcinogens (e.g. polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and pesticides), Food Environment impacts on diet, and Healthcare Accessibility challenges. Methodologically, he employs Geospatial Modelling, Time-Use Analysis, and Community-Driven Initiatives across diverse contexts from Urban Planning to Emergency Medicine.
His collaborations span institutions including SickKids, University of British Columbia, University of Cambridge, and University of Western Ontario, with cross-disciplinary applications in Child Health, Transportation Safety, and Health Inequity research.
