Catherine Birt
MA, MD, FRCSC
Affiliate scientist
catherine.birt@sunnybrook.ca
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Phone: 416-480-5882
Fax: 844-222-4518
Dr. Birt’s research focus is glaucoma, including studies of new medications, imaging technologies and the results of laser and surgical procedures. She also conducts phase 3 and 4 drug efficacy trials in partnership with industry.
Education
- BA, 1984, psychology, Queen’s University, Canada
- MA, 1985, psychology, University of Toronto, Canada
- MD, 1989, University of Toronto, Canada
- FRCSC, 1994, ophthalmology, Canada
- Fellowship training, 1994, Wayne State University, USA
Appointments and Affiliations
- Affiliate scientist, Evaluative Clinical Sciences, Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute
- Staff physician, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Temerty School of Medicine, University of Toronto
Research Foci
- Glaucoma