Brief bio
Dr. Maryanne Crockett is an associate professor at the University of Manitoba in the departments of pediatrics and child health and medical microbiology and infectious diseases. She has held significant roles, including director of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Residency program and section head of Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
Dr. Crockett has extensive experience working in clinical and public health programs across Guyana, Kenya, India, and Pakistan. She co-led a Global Affairs Canada-funded program in Kenya and has been involved in numerous global MNCH program and evaluation projects. Dr. Crockett continues to lead global child health activities and was recognized on the inaugural list of Canadian Women in Global Health in 2018. She received the Dr. Jack Armstrong Humanitarian Award in 2021.
Education
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Fellowship, University of Toronto (2006)
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinical Fellowship, University of Toronto (2003)
- Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, The Gorgas Course in Clinical Tropical Medicine (2003)
- Master of Public Health and Humanitarian Assistance Certificate, The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (1999)
- Doctor of Medicine, Queen’s University (1992)
Awards
2021
- Doctors Manitoba Humanitarian Award
2018
- Canadian Women in Global Health (inclusion in inaugural list)
2004-2006
- Bayer Healthcare/CIHR/AMMI Canada/CFID Infectious Disease Fellowship Research Award