Dr. Upton Allen
University of Toronto

Upton D. Allen is a Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto. He is Head, Division of Infectious Diseases, Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Allen is a Senior Associate Scientist in the Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Allen received his medical degree from the University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. He received pediatric training at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto. He obtained further research training leading to a degree in Clinical Epidemiology (MSc) from McMaster University. Dr. Allen has had many academic and professional accomplishments. He has had numerous invited lectures internationally, visiting professorships, scientific publications, several book chapters, scientific abstracts, and several peer-reviewed research grants. In 2018, he was awarded the Order of Ontario, which is the highest honor awarded by the province of Ontario, Canada. In 2021, he was honored with the appointment as Commander, Order of Distinction, Jamaica. Dr. Allen is a recipient of the African Canadian Achievement Award as well as the Harry Jerome Award.