Improving health through upstream social interventions

Research, education, and policy change

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The Upstream Lab is a non-profit research lab based at MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We are dedicated to improving health and well-being of the population through addressing issues related to social determinants of health.

Who We Are

What are the social determinants of health?

According to WHO, social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-medical factors that have an influence on our health, particularly the social and economic conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live and age. Some examples include income and social status, job insecurity, food insecurity, and education. SDOH also includes the wider system that can foster health inequity, such as discriminative policies and social norms, and historical trauma.

Our Research Streams

Integrating Health and Social Care

Interventions addressing social needs of individuals in healthcare settings.

Population Health Management

Interventions addressing social needs at community and policy levels.

Data to Enable a Learning Health System

Leveraging data and technology to improve the health systems.

Scientists

Our scientists lead research initiatives that tackle social determinants of health at multiple levels. Driven by our shared mission to advance health equity, we incubate novel interventions by integrating health and social care, population health management, leveraging data to enable proactive care, and conducting trials.

Featured Projects

Our Funders

Our Collaborators

Community Members

Our lab works with many incredible and diverse individuals who provide valuable insights on our projects. Get to know some of our community advisory members.

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Founded by Dr. @AndrewDPinto and based at @MAP_Health, we evaluate interventions that tackle social factors that impact health #SDOH #SDH #Upstream

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upstreamlab Upstream Lab @upstreamlab ·
6 Sep

We are looking for a full-time permanent Project Manager II to join our team to oversee PREPARED! Closing date: Sept 26th. See below:

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upstreamlab Upstream Lab @upstreamlab ·
27 Aug

Registration is open for the 2024 Adaptive Platform Trials Scientific Meeting on October 3rd in Toronto, ON!
More information and registration: http://cantreatcovid.org/apt-meeting/ Registration for in-person attendance closes Friday, September 20th 11:59 PM EST. #APTMeeting2024

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upstreamlab Upstream Lab @upstreamlab ·
23 Aug

We are looking for three 1-year full time Research Assistants II to support one of our large funded initiatives, PREPARED, and other research projects at Upstream Lab! Closing date: Sept 10th. See below:

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upstreamlab Upstream Lab @upstreamlab ·
19 Aug

Dr. Lisa Schwartz supported the World Health Organization on Good Participatory Practices for a global adaptive platform trial. At the APT Scientific Meeting, she will discuss participant engagement and how to implement these practices in APTs. https://cantreatcovid.org/apt-meeting/

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