Janine Noorloos

Janine Noorloos (she/her) is a registered social worker pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.

With interests in social epidemiology, upstream intervention, population health, and implementation science, she examines the occupational health and wellness of human and animal health professionals, with a commitment to equity, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical application.

She has recently led and contributed to research on the role of social work in veterinary medicine, system responses to violence against women and gender-diverse persons, caregiver support, and health inequities related to lymphatic filariasis. Her professional background spans program evaluation, policy analysis, and implementation in healthcare and community organizations.

Janine began her academic journey in violin performance at Wilfrid Laurier University before completing a Master of Health Science in Translational Research at the University of Toronto, where she is now a lecturer. She later earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Dalhousie University and a Master of Social Work from McMaster University

Courses taught

LMP2300: Foundations in Translational Research

Janine manages the Translational Research Project Support related to this course.

Awards and initiatives

CGS M- SSHRC Award

AGE-WELL Graduate Award in Technology and Aging

Urban Graduate Student Fellowship with the School of Cities