Dr. Annette J. Browne

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Annette J. Browne, PhD, RN, FCAHS, FCAN, is a Professor and Distinguished University Scholar at the University of British Columbia School of Nursing, and Associate Director of Graduate Programs. She completed a Baccalaureate in Nursing from the University of Manitoba, a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island, and a PhD in Nursing from the University of British Columbia. Annette’s program of research has always aimed at improving healthcare and health outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples affected by health and social inequities. Working in partnership with communities, health and policy leaders, and clinicians at the point of care, her recent studies focus on strategies to enhance equity-oriented health care, including interventions to address systemic racism, discrimination and stigma. Her goal is to mobilize evidence to transform healthcare for people most impacted by intersecting health inequities. She is co-leader of EQUIP Health Care, a suite of online resources to support implementation of equity-oriented approaches in diverse healthcare, educational, and policy contexts.