Samir Gupta MD, RCPSC

Samir Gupta is a Respirologist, Clinician-Scientist and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. He is originally from Montreal and completed medical school and internal medicine training at McGill University. He then completed Respirology specialty training followed by a Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Toronto, then a fellowship in Knowledge Translation Research.

Samir has always had a specific interest in science communication. His research training not only tied in with this but further strengthened his resolve that making science accessible and interesting is an urgent need in today’s online world.

Samir’s research focus is in the area of knowledge translation, also called implementation science. His research team tries to identify gaps between best scientific evidence (best practices according to studies and medical guidelines) and what is actually happening in the real world. They measure the size of those gaps, why those gaps exist (what barriers prevent people from receiving the best care), and design and test strategies to overcome those gaps. His team specializes in developing technology such as apps for patients and providers, to deliver the best care. One of the tools that was developed in his lab is the Electronic Asthma Management System (eAMS).