Amir Attaran
Amir Attaran (pronunciation: Ah-meer Ah-ta-ran) is a notable Canadian lawyer, biologist, and professor. He is known for his significant contributions to the fields of law, public health, and political science.
Etymology
The name Amir is of Arabic origin and means "prince" or "commander". Attaran is a common surname in Iran, where it is believed to have originated.
Career
Amir Attaran is a professor in both the Faculty of Law and the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa. His interdisciplinary work bridges the gap between these two fields, focusing on the intersection of law, health, and policy.
Attaran's research often involves the use of legal tools to address public health issues. He has been particularly active in advocating for access to essential medicines in developing countries, and has been involved in several high-profile cases related to this issue.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Faculty of Law: The department within a university where legal studies are focused.
- University of Ottawa: A bilingual public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amir Attaran
- Wikipedia's article - Amir Attaran
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski