
Dr. Karl Kabasele

Physician Lead
Research Focus
- Health communication
- Smoking cessation
- Medical education
- Public health education through broadcast media
- Frontline public health management
New Initiatives
- Monitoring the impact of alcohol consumption on health
- Assessing the effects of changes in public health resourcing
- Strengthening our collaborative relationships with external agencies, academic institutions and community-based stakeholders
Education
- Doctor of Medicine, McGill University
- Master of Public Health (International Health), Harvard University
- Fellow, The Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC), Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- Certificate in Health Impact (Medical Journalism), Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Appointments
- Assistant Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
- Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Queen’s University
- Clinical Consultant, Nicotine Dependence Clinic, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Personal statement
“We have a unique opportunity to empower Ontarians with evidence-based health information, not only to support them in making the best decisions for their own health but also to promote chronic disease prevention. By collaborating with our colleagues in public health and stakeholders across the province, we can contribute to impactful strategies that reduce the burden of chronic diseases and improve overall health outcomes."
Updated
15 May 2025
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