Toyib Olaniyan
Researcher & Analyst @Statistics Canada Statistique Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Researcher & Analyst @Statistics Canada Statistique Canada
Ottawa, ON, CA
My team is in collaboration on a current project led by health Canada in examining 1) how exposure to air pollution leads to disease states and how these progress over time with increasing severity to premature death, and 2) to evaluate the effectiveness of common individual and population-level interventions for air pollution exposure on health, using the CanCHECs and the linked Canadian-Community Health Survey (CCHS) files.I was involved in the expansion (creating a dynamic income profile) on existing integrated data (e.g. Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohorts, or CanCHECs) that include long-term residential history and health outcomes which have been instrumental in supporting population based environmental health research, specifically in the area of ambient air pollution. I collaborated on works involving the attachment of historical environmental exposure data (provided by CANUE) to the Canadian Health Measures Survey and external datasets (e.g. Ontario Health Study, Atlantic Path study and British Columbia Generation study) via record linkage to postal codes (derived from tax files) via the Social Data Linkage Environment. I am also working with colleagues on examining the association between cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological mortality and long-term exposure to various traffic measures using CanCHEC data.
EDUCATION
University of Cape Town
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Public Health
University of Northampton
Master's degree, Public Health
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
Graduate Diploma in Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology
Swiss TPH
Fellowship, Epidemiology
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Bachelor’s Degree, Human Physiology
ABOUT TOYIB OLANIYAN
I am an Environmental Epidemiologist passionate about uncovering how our environments shape health, equity, and well-being. Currently, I work as a Research Analyst at Statistics Canada, where I analyze national health data to inform policies on environmental health and health equity. I also contribute globally as an Affiliate Professor at McGill University and an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Cape Town.My journey has taken me across the UK, Canada, Nigeria, South Africa, and Switzerland, building expertise at the intersection of environmental epidemiology, equity, and justice. Alongside my research, I serve as Vice-President-elect of the Canadian Black Scientists Network, where I champion programs to elevate Black scientists, expand opportunities, and promote equity in STEM.I am committed to using science, data, and collaboration not only to document disparities, but to drive systemic change—working toward environments where all communities can thrive.
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