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Raza M. Mirza is an Assistant Professor (Status) at the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and the Institute for Life Course and Aging. He also serves as the Director of National Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization at HelpAge Canada, where he contributes to national aging initiatives and policy engagement.
His research expertise spans several key areas related to aging, including:
- Socio-behavioral determinants of health in older adults
- Aging with chronic illness
- Barriers and facilitators to aging-in-place
- The impact of social isolation and loneliness on late-life mental and physical health
- Medical decision-making processes among older populations
- Research methods and program evaluation in social work and public health
Dr. Mirza has been invited to speak at numerous national and international gerontology and geriatrics conferences, workshops, and symposiums. He has also provided expert consultation to various levels of government on issues concerning the aging population. His work is increasingly focused on knowledge mobilization and intergenerational solutions, as seen in his involvement with initiatives such as Canada HomeShare and a new University of Toronto course designed to build intergenerational connections.
He holds a PhD and MSc from the Graduate Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, grounding his interdisciplinary approach in both health sciences and social work.
While no formal advising or grant details are listed in the provided text, his leadership in national partnerships indicates active engagement in applied research and community-based innovation in aging. His work bridges academic research, public policy, and community practice to improve the well-being of older adults.
Dr. Mirza is affiliated with the following entities:
- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto
- Institute for Life Course and Aging, University of Toronto
- HelpAge Canada (as Director of National Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization)
