Michael Szafron

Dr. Michael Szafron is a Professor and Graduate Chair at the School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on statistical methods in epidemiology, computational biomodelling of biopolymers, and quantitative public health with an emphasis on health economics, nutritional epidemiology, and substance use. He has led and contributed to major grants totaling over CAD 2.5 million, including studies on prostate cancer epidemiology, cannabinoid therapies for epilepsy, and mental health in farming communities.

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His research interests span health disparities, Indigenous food security, cannabis regulation for pediatric use, and rural health challenges. Notable projects include the Saskatchewan Bone Strength Development Study and the CAN-DRE clinical trial for epilepsy treatment. Dr. Szafron has published extensively in journals like Nutrients, BMC Neurology, and Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Grants and collaborations include partnerships with Health Canada, Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR), and Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF). His work emphasizes translational research addressing real-world public health challenges such as opioid substitution therapy, farmworker mental health, and pandemic food security.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on cannabinoid research, Indigenous health equity, and bone strength studies in pediatric populations.