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Alan Katz

ResearcherCommunity Health SciencesUniversity of Manitoba

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Alan Katz

Researcher

Community Health Sciences

Health Sciences

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
74 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 9 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 17 research grants (17 CIHR), most recently in 2021.
Supervisor on 1 trainee award (1 CIHR), most recently in 2017.

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173

Publications

322

Citations

236

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Research

Primary Care Free Text Analysis Patient Engagement Evaluation Health System Transitions Older Adults Big Data Food Security

Latest papers

The impact of COVID-19 vaccine distribution channels on equity-deserving populations: a Canadian population-based cohort study using administrative data
BMC International Health and Human Rights · 2026 · first author
Timeliness, continuity or travel time: results of a choice-based analysis exploring public preferences for access to primary care in Canada
BMC Primary Care · 2026
Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension in rural Bangladesh: A population-based cross-sectional study.
PloS one · 2026

All 173 publications

Latest funding

Equity in Childhood Vaccinations during Public Health Emergencies: Experiences of Red River Métis Families in Manitoba
CIHR · 2023 · Co-investigator
$577,574
SPECTRUM: A Collaborative Cross-Sector Partnership Using Data Science and Participatory Action Methodologies to Conduct Equity-Focused Social Policy Research and Evaluation
SSHRC · 2023 · Co-investigator
$60,000
Understanding Manitoba Childrearing Families' Decisions to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 and Influenza
CIHR · 2023 · Co-investigator
$100,000

All 50 grants and awards

From the 150 most recent of 173 publications.

The impact of COVID-19 vaccine distribution channels on equity-deserving populations: a Canadian population-based cohort study using administrative data

Katz A, Aubrey-Bassler K, Aghajafari F, Fransoo G, Ivers NM, Kwong JC, Moineddin R, Nguyen L, Saj D, Taylor C

BMC International Health and Human Rights20261 citationsFirst author

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-24824-4

Timeliness, continuity or travel time: results of a choice-based analysis exploring public preferences for access to primary care in Canada

Kiran T, Daneshvarfard M, Beyer A, Martin D, Breton M, McCracken RK, Lavergne MR, Kovacina N, Katz A, Pinto AD

BMC Primary Care2026

DOI: 10.1186/s12875-026-03265-x

Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension in rural Bangladesh: A population-based cross-sectional study.

Badat SA, Haque CE, Hossain S, Katz A, Ahsan GU

PloS one2026

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0351569 PMID: 42430422

Mapping policies, regulations, and practice supports for medical office assistants in primary care: a scoping review.

Shuldiner J, Ragunathan A, Mohammed J, Katz A, Andiappan M, Barber D, Condon A, Garber G, Kiran T, Hysong S, Schoon J, Martin D, Wong ST, Ivers N

BMC primary care2026

DOI: 10.1186/s12875-026-03222-8 PMID: 41721235

Health selection at out- and return migration in Manitoba, Canada. A retrospective matched cohort register study.

Urquia ML, Detillieux GR, Debbarman S, Katz A, Juárez SP

Social science & medicine (1982)2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2026.119459 PMID: 42235410

Using Natural Language Processing to Identify Adverse Drug Events Characterized by Medication Replacement in Primary Care Electronic Medical Records: Algorithm and Validation Study.

Katz A, Dhankar A, Fransoo G, Gordon Pappas D, Hamad AF, Leong C, Singer A

Journal of medical Internet research2026First author

DOI: 10.2196/86467 PMID: 42574465

Analysis of Demographic and Practice Characteristics of Psychiatrists in Three Canadian Provinces: Analyse des caractéristiques démographiques et de la pratique des psychiatres dans trois provinces canadiennes.

Gallant F, Kaoser R, Peterson S, Dahl M, Park AL, Bolton JM, Juda M, Katz A, Morrison J, Mulsant BH, Tibbo PG, Zaheer J, Kurdyak P, Lavergne MR, Rudoler D

Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie2026

DOI: 10.1177/07067437251359183 PMID: 40686245

Implementing the screening for poverty and related social determinants and intervening to improve knowledge of and links to resources (SPARK) in primary care clinics across Canada.

Kosowan L, O'Rourke JJ, Howse D, Williams L, Adekoya I, Seshie AZ, Delahunty-Pike A, Smithman MA, Katz A, Abaga E, Zsager A, Cooney J, Robinson M, Senior DM, Aubrey-Bassler K, Marshall EG, Neudorf C, Muhajarine N, Fortuna I, Gupta A, Pinto AD

Family practice2026

DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmaf109 PMID: 42017457

Antihypertensive Medication Timing and Cardiovascular Events and Death

Garrison SR, Bakal JA, Kolber MR, Korownyk CS, Green LA, Kirkwood JEM, McAlister FA, Padwal RS, Lewanczuk R, Hill MD

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)202539 citations

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2025.4390

Interaction Between Chronotype and the Timing of Antihypertensive Medication on Cardiovascular Events and Death

Garrison SR, Bakal JA, Kolber MR, Korownyk CS, Green LA, Kirkwood JEM, McAlister FA, Padwal RS, Lewanczuk R, Hill MD

Journal of the American Heart Association20254 citations

DOI: 10.1161/jaha.125.044278

Equity in Childhood Vaccinations during Public Health Emergencies: Experiences of Red River Métis Families in Manitoba

Co-investigatorCIHR2023Project Grant

Principal investigators: Nickel, Nathan C; Chartrand, Frances; Driedger, S. Michelle

Keywords: Administrative Data; Early Childhood Vaccination; Multi-Method; Public Health; Public Health Strategies; Red River Mètis Health

$577,574

SPECTRUM: A Collaborative Cross-Sector Partnership Using Data Science and Participatory Action Methodologies to Conduct Equity-Focused Social Policy Research and Evaluation

Co-investigatorSSHRC2023Partnership Grants

Keywords: cross-sector research; social policy; partnership; community organizations; government; administrative data; qualitative methodologies; participatory action research; knowledge co-creation

$60,000

Understanding Manitoba Childrearing Families' Decisions to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 and Influenza

Co-investigatorCIHR2023Project Grant - PA: Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies Research

Principal investigators: Woodgate, Roberta L

Keywords: Arts-Based; Childrearing Families; Covid-19; Health Belief Model; Healthcare Providers; Influenza; Patient-Oriented Research; Population-Level Administrative Data; Qualitative Methods; Vaccines

$100,000

SPECTRUM: A Collaborative Cross-Sectoral Partnership Using Data Science and Participatory Action Methodologies to Conduct Equity-Focused Social Policy Research and Evaluation

Co-investigatorSSHRC2023Partnership Grants

Keywords: cross-sector research; social policy; partnership; community organizations; government; administrative data; qualitative methodologies; participatory action research; knowledge co-creation

$372,200

Finding the right "paths" to heart health for First Nations and Métis people living in Winnipeg Manitoba

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Op. Gr.: Data Anal. Using Existing Data./Cohorts - HCIR Urban Indigenous Health

Principal investigators: McGavock, Jonathan M; Chartrand, Frances; Harrison, William J; Kloss, Olena; McLean, Alex; McRae, Heather; Perchotte, Chantal; Robinson, Jack; Roussin, Diane; Sanguins, Julianne; Sinclaire, Moneca

Keywords: Cardiovascular; Diabetes/Metabolism; Health Equity; Population Health

$99,583

Urban trail expansion and mental health of children and adolescents -

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Operating Grant: Data Analysis Using Existing CDN Databases and Cohorts

Principal investigators: McGavock, Jonathan M; McRae, Heather; Perchotte, Chantal; Roussin, Diane; Sanguins, Julianne; Sinclair, Stephanie A

Keywords: Adolescent; Built Environment; First Nations; Mental Health; Metis; Physical Activity

$75,000

Structural harms and COVID-19 policy responses in Manitoba: Exploring the experiences of Red River Métis

Co-investigatorCIHR2021Op. Gr.: Emerging COVID Res. Gaps & Priorities - Indigenous Health Research

Principal investigators: Driedger, S. Michelle; Chartrand, Frances; Nickel, Nathan C; Sanguins, Julianne

Keywords: Administrative Data; Community-Based Participatory Research; Covid-19 Response Measures; Infectious Disease; Knowledge Translation; Métis; Qualitative; Risk Communication; Trust; Vaccine Uptake

$499,860

From Equity to Economics: Tackling type 2 diabetes in urban settings by supporting physical activity with urban trails

Co-investigatorCIHR2021Team Grant: HCIS - LOI - Type 2 diabetes prevention

Principal investigators: McGavock, Jonathan M; Baker, Christopher; Smith, Brendan

Keywords: Cycling; First Nations; Gestational Diabetes; Health Equity; Healthy Lifestyle; Natural Experiments; Obesity; Physical Activity; Population Intervention

$24,944

Towards Adaptability In General Practice: Defining the Capabilities and Competencies of High-Performing Family Physicians

Co-investigatorSSHRC2021Insight Development Grant

Principal investigators: Aggarwal, Monica

Keywords: Professional Capability Framework; Adaptability; High Performance; Family Physicians; Capabilities; Competencies; Curriculum Design; Assessment; Post-secondary medical education; Teaching

$67,272

Long-term Sequelae of COVID-19: Using Clinical and Administrative Data to Support Diagnosis and Treatment of Long COVID Patients

Nominated PICIHR2021Op Gr: Emerging COVID-19 Research Gaps & Priorities - Indigenous Health Research

Principal investigators: Katz, Alan; Keynan, Yoav; Lix, Lisa M; Singer, Alexander G

Keywords: Administrative Health Data; Comorbidities; Covid-19; Electronic Medical Records; First Nations; Free Text Analysis; High Dimensional Propensity Score; Immigrants; Long Covid Syndrome

$202,005

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Alan Katz

Research

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Latest funding

The impact of COVID-19 vaccine distribution channels on equity-deserving populations: a Canadian population-based cohort study using administrative data

Timeliness, continuity or travel time: results of a choice-based analysis exploring public preferences for access to primary care in Canada

Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension in rural Bangladesh: A population-based cross-sectional study.

Mapping policies, regulations, and practice supports for medical office assistants in primary care: a scoping review.

Health selection at out- and return migration in Manitoba, Canada. A retrospective matched cohort register study.

Using Natural Language Processing to Identify Adverse Drug Events Characterized by Medication Replacement in Primary Care Electronic Medical Records: Algorithm and Validation Study.

Analysis of Demographic and Practice Characteristics of Psychiatrists in Three Canadian Provinces: Analyse des caract&#xe9;ristiques d&#xe9;mographiques et de la pratique des psychiatres dans trois provinces canadiennes.

Implementing the screening for poverty and related social determinants and intervening to improve knowledge of and links to resources (SPARK) in primary care clinics across Canada.

Antihypertensive Medication Timing and Cardiovascular Events and Death

Interaction Between Chronotype and the Timing of Antihypertensive Medication on Cardiovascular Events and Death

Equity in Childhood Vaccinations during Public Health Emergencies: Experiences of Red River Métis Families in Manitoba

SPECTRUM: A Collaborative Cross-Sector Partnership Using Data Science and Participatory Action Methodologies to Conduct Equity-Focused Social Policy Research and Evaluation

Understanding Manitoba Childrearing Families' Decisions to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 and Influenza

SPECTRUM: A Collaborative Cross-Sectoral Partnership Using Data Science and Participatory Action Methodologies to Conduct Equity-Focused Social Policy Research and Evaluation

Finding the right "paths" to heart health for First Nations and Métis people living in Winnipeg Manitoba

Urban trail expansion and mental health of children and adolescents -

Structural harms and COVID-19 policy responses in Manitoba: Exploring the experiences of Red River Métis

From Equity to Economics: Tackling type 2 diabetes in urban settings by supporting physical activity with urban trails

Towards Adaptability In General Practice: Defining the Capabilities and Competencies of High-Performing Family Physicians

Long-term Sequelae of COVID-19: Using Clinical and Administrative Data to Support Diagnosis and Treatment of Long COVID Patients

Frequent collaborators

Alexander Singer

Gayle Halas

Marni Brownell

Jitender Sareen

Wanda Phillips-Beck

David Rudoler

Kris Aubrey-Bassler

Mariette Chartier

Tyler Williamson

Kimberlyn McGrail

Nathan Nickel

Julianne Sanguins

Lisa Lix

Lindsay Hedden

Monica Aggarwal

Mylaine Breton

Chris Green

Sharmistha Mishra

Rita McCracken

Martin Fortin

Lindsay Hedden

Ross Upshur

Derelie A Mangin

Jenny Ploeg

David Collister

John Lavis

Michael Wilson

Sabrina Wong

Michelle Lobchuk

Claire Kendall

Laurence Katz

Elizabeth Shaw

Ruth Martin-Misener

Stewart Harris

Moira Stewart

Martin Fortin

Richard Birtwhistle

Tyler Williamson

William Hogg

Claire Kendall

Analysis of Demographic and Practice Characteristics of Psychiatrists in Three Canadian Provinces: Analyse des caractéristiques démographiques et de la pratique des psychiatres dans trois provinces canadiennes.