معرفی
Lubna Daraz is an Associate Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at the University of Montreal’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She previously held roles as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Research Fellow at the Mayo Clinic. Her research focuses on digital health information-seeking behaviors, health literacy, and equitable access to reliable health information for vulnerable populations.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Health Sciences, McMaster University
- M.A. in Library and Information Studies, University of Toronto
Research Expertise:
Dr. Daraz develops evidence-based tools to improve health outcomes for disadvantaged groups. Her work addresses online health misinformation, evaluates health information quality, and promotes implementation science in healthcare. Key projects include a gold-standard benchmark for web health information credibility and interdisciplinary studies on COPD and migraine treatments.
Grants & Awards:
- SSHRC Knowledge Development Grant (2021–2023)
- FRQSC New Research Professors Support (2022–2024)
- CIHR Frederick Banting & Charles Best Doctoral Award
Advising & Grants:
She leads projects funded by CIHR, FRQS, and SSHRC, focusing on health equity and information accessibility. Collaborations include developing patient engagement training curricula and analyzing social media healthcare data.
Labs & Teams:
Active in the Centre de recherche en santé publique (CReSP) and the Mayo Clinic’s Evidence-based Practice Research Program. She chairs the Equity and Diversity Group at EBSI and contributes to Montreal’s research strategy initiatives.
