Catalyst Seminar Series – Session 4: Supporting vulnerable populations

The Catalyst Seminar Series is hosted by the Institute for Health Emergencies & Pandemics (IHEP) at the University of Toronto. The aim of this series is to spotlight the innovative work of interdisciplinary teams tackling urgent challenges in pandemic and public health emergency, preparedness, response, and recovery.

This fourth session will be virtual and feature presentations on the following projects:

    • Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Communities Made Vulnerable by Social and Economic Conditions and the Subsequent Policy Response in Canada, presented by Andrew Pinto (St. Michael’s hospital)
    • Leveraging Data Science to Improve Vaccine Equity and Pandemic Preparedness Among Children Who are Newcomers to Canada, presented by Shaun Morris (The Hospital for Sick Children)

Date: January 13th, 2026

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Please see this link for more details and to register for the session.