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Dr. Maxwell Smith is an Associate Professor and CIHR Applied Public Health Chair in Ethics and Health Emergencies at Western University, with cross-appointments in the Department of Philosophy, Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Institute for Earth and Space Exploration. He serves as Associate Director of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy and holds affiliations with institutions including the University of Toronto, University of Sydney, and Georgetown University.
- PhD in Public Health Sciences (University of Toronto)
- MSc in Bioethics (Union Graduate College & Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)
- Honours BA in Philosophy (University of Toronto)
- Certificate in Health Law (Osgoode Hall Law School, York University)
His research focuses on public health ethics, particularly infectious disease ethics, health equity, and social justice. He explores ethical reasoning in pandemic preparedness, vaccine mandates, organ donation, and AI applications in healthcare. Notable collaborations include WHO and PHAC working groups.
- Scientific Awards: Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dr. Smith supervises graduate students in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Information Sciences, Philosophy, and Epidemiology at Western University. He has held visiting roles at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics and Brocher Foundation.
