Rob Moriarity

Rob Moriarity is an Assistant Professor at the School of Occupational and Public Health, Faculty of Community Services, Toronto Metropolitan University. His expertise lies in toxicology, environmental health risk assessment, advanced probabilistic modeling, and Indigenous health equity. Dr. Moriarity holds a PhD from the University of Toronto and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Lecturer at Concordia University’s Department of Geography, Planning, and Environment for nearly 13 years, teaching and supervising students in environmental health and public health disciplines.

His research integrates quantitative methods with Indigenous knowledge systems, focusing on mitigating environmental contaminant exposure in marginalized communities while preserving traditional lifestyles. Key themes include pandemic preparedness, food security in remote Indigenous communities, and cumulative health risks from industrial pollutants. He advocates for community-led solutions and participatory research approaches.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary work on soil contamination in Indigenous agri-food projects, pandemic responses in Indigenous governance models, and methylmercury exposure in Cree communities. His work bridges environmental science, public health, and cultural sustainability, emphasizing practical outcomes for community empowerment.

Dr. Moriarity is affiliated with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex and is currently unavailable to supervise students in the 2025-2026 academic year. He actively collaborates with Indigenous communities and institutions to advance health equity through evidence-based interventions.