Professor Emeritus
Debbie Gurfinkel
Department of Nutritional Sciences
PhD
Location
Medical Sciences Building
Address
1 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1A8
Category
Emeritus
Appointment Status
Primary
Accepting
Not accepting new students
Qualification
- Certificate in E-Learning, School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto (2009)
- PhD, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto (2004)
- MSc, Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto (1981)
- BSc, Food Sciences, University of Toronto (1978)
Research Synopsis
As faculty in the teaching stream, Dr. Gurfinkel's academic activities were focused on the undergraduate teaching of the nutritional sciences. Her goals were to increase the level of active learning in the classroom and to provide students with the tools to critically evaluate nutrition information.
Recent Awards and Distinctions (Selected)
Excellence in Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Award, University of Toronto (2015)