Naveed Janjua
Clinical Associate Professor
Medicine
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Biography
Dr. Naveed Zafar Janjua is an epidemiologist and senior scientist with hepatitis services in the clinical prevention services at the BC Centre for Disease Control and Clinical Associate Professor at School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia. Dr. Janjua is a Medical Doctor (MBBS) with a Masters of Science (MSc) degree in Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH). At BCCDC, his work involves surveillance, research and policy advice related to hepatitis B and C. His research interest includes hepatitis B and C epidemiology, disparities in treatment access and disease outcomes. His global health research includes unsafe medical injections and transmission of blood borne pathogens, socio-economic disparities in health and nutritional transition in developing countries. Dr. Janjua is also leading a Public Health Agency of Canada funded initiative for developing culturally and linguistically appropriate educational and self- care resources for people at risk or affected by hepatitis C in Canada.
Research Interest
Health
