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Peter Singer

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Professor Emeritus at University of Toronto
📍 West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Peter Singer is a leader in global health and innovation, currently serving as a board member for Grand Challenges Canada and the Azrieli Foundation. A Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, he was formerly the Special Advisor to the Director General of the WHO. People often describe him as visionary, diplomatic, and innovative.

Outside of his board and advisory work, Dr. Singer identifies as a blogger and a skier, passions he highlights as part of his "5th career. " He actively writes about global health trends and leadership, and provides career mentorship to students and young professionals entering the field, emphasizing the importance of solving major problems.

He has co-founded two high-impact institutions: the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics and Grand Challenges Canada.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Professor Emeritus
Location
West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Global Health Innovation
He has dedicated his career to funding and implementing innovative solutions, notably as CEO of Grand Challenges Canada and as Special Advisor to the Director General of the WHO.
Health Policy
As an architect of the WHO's global strategy and a frequent blogger, he focuses on accountability, innovation, and trust in international health organizations.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Professor Emeritus
University of Toronto
6-2024
Member Board of Directors
Azrieli Foundation
7-2018 - 6-2024
Adjunct Professor of Medicine
University of Toronto
7-2018 - 8-2022
Assistant Director General
World Health Organization
7-2017 - 8-2023
Special Advisor to the Director General
World Health Organization
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Media appearances

Episode Five of The Paul Wells Show: WHO’s Peter A. Singer on .... Featured in Munk School, University of Toronto
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Meeting Grand Challenges: Peter Singer, MD'84, PGME'87. Featured in Temerty Medicine, University of Toronto
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Education
2006 - 2006
AMP
Harvard Business School
7-1988 - 6-1990
MPH
Yale University
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