Christopher J. Rutty | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Christopher J. Rutty

Christopher J. Rutty, PhD, is a professional medical historian with expertise on the history of public health, infectious diseases and biotechnology in Canada. He earned his PhD at the University of Toronto in the Department of History, with his dissertation on the history of poliomyelitis in Canada. Since completing his PhD in 1995, Dr. Rutty has provided historical research, writing, consulting and creative services to a variety of clients through his company, Health Heritage Research Services. Dr. Rutty holds an adjunct professor appointment at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

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