معرفی
Laurence Katz is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. He is also a Psychiatrist at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Health Sciences Centre, and an Adjunct Scientist at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Manitoba (1988)
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Manitoba (1993)
- Residency in Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Manitoba (1993)
- Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Montefiore Medical Center (1998)
Research Overview
Dr. Katz's research focuses on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, suicide prevention, pharmacoepidemiology, and the implementation of complex mental health interventions. He has extensively studied trends in suicidal behavior and collaborated with First Nations communities on mental health outcomes using population health administrative databases.
Scientific Awards
- Mentorship Award (Staff) by University of Manitoba fourth-year medical students (2017)
- Educator of the Year (Staff) by Psychiatric Residents Association of Manitoba (2011, 2004)
- Educator of the Year (Staff) runner-up by Psychiatric Residents Association of Manitoba (2003)
- Nominated for American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Presidential Scholar Award
- Outstanding Clinician (Resident) runner-up by University of Manitoba fourth-year medical students
Affiliations & Grants
Dr. Katz has received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and Health Sciences Centre Research. He partners with national researchers through the ACT CYMH Trials Network and serves on its Scientific Steering Committee.
