Arlinda Ruco

Arlinda Ruco, PhD MPH BScH CE, is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor at St. Francis Xavier University and as an Adjunct Scientist at Women’s College Hospital. With a strong focus on health services research, Arlinda holds a PhD from the University of Toronto, complemented by a Master of Public Health from Queen's University and a Bachelor of Science Honours with Distinction in Kinesiology from Queen's University. Arlinda's extensive experience includes positions as a Post-Doctoral Fellow with the CIHR Health System Impact Fellowship, an Associate Member at the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute, and an Affiliate Home Care Scientist with VHA Home HealthCare. Teaching roles have been fulfilled at multiple institutions, including the University of Toronto Scarborough and Western University. Arlinda's leadership experience is highlighted by serving as President of the IHPME Graduate Students’ Union.