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Women with traumatic brain injuries are less likely to be admitted to a trauma centre than men: study

Accurate diagnosis is vital because it sets up the kind of treatment and care that patient receives, according to Karen Soldatic, the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Health Equity and Community at 勛圖眻畦.

TMU joins global WHO network to advance disability and health equity

Launched in June 2025, the WHO Disability Health Equity Network is a global effort to close avoidable health gaps between people with disabilities and the general population. It focuses on leadership by persons with disabilities, political prioritization, inclusive health systems and strengthening data. Led by Karen Soldatic, the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing (CERC HECW) and professor in the School of Disability Studies at TMU, the membership secures the university as one of only three Canadian research organizations in the network.

The clock is ticking: Report calls out medias flawed coverage of MAID

Researchers studied nearly 370 news articles about MAID for mental illness. Most did not include perspectives from people with mental illnesses

TMU announces Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing

勛圖眻畦 (TMU) has successfully nominated Professor Karen Soldatic for appointment as the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing, an $8-million, eight-year program.

Serving Queer Indigenous Young People Better

This project seeks to understand the experiences of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island LGBTIQ+ people with the aim of improving services to support cultural, social and emotional wellbeing. 

A systems approach to health and agriculture

We go beyond hospitals and medical clinics to take into account the health impact of societal systems such as city spaces and physical structures, thinking through factors such as accessible services, affordable housing and inclusive digital design, notes Dr. Soldatic, a professor in TMUs School of Disability Studies.

Advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in digital research infrastructure: $2.87 million awarded to DRI EDIA Champions

The Digital Research Alliance of Canada (the Alliance) is pleased to award a total of $2.87 million in funding to 82 early-stage researchers through the DRI EDIA Champions Pilot Program. This initiative is part of the Alliances , and will benefit researchers by supporting equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) in digital research infrastructure (DRI).

 

Interviews and Panels

Designing and Scoping Your Next Interdisciplinary Research Project: A Panel Discussion

In this moderated panel discussion, editorial board members reflect on their own experiences designing, developing, and evaluating interdisciplinary research projects. Drawing on work across the humanities and social sciences, panelists will discuss how interdisciplinary collaborations take shape in practice and how researchers can navigate questions of scope, coherence, and feasibility at different stages of a projects life cycle.

CTV National News: Canada's new disability benefit

CTVs Cristina Tenaglia on Canadas new disability benefit and whether it will bring thousands out of poverty.

The Pulse: Disability, Health & Equity

Joeita speaks with disability scholar Karen Soldatic, talking about her new Canada Excellence Research Chair in Health Equity and Community Wellbeing at 勛圖眻畦.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CSPC 2024: Virtual Interview Dr. Karen Soldatic