On December 5, 2025, Dr. Mark Ferro, Canada Research Chair in Youth Mental Health and Director of the ARCH Lab, delivered the Annual Carol Buck Lecture at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry—a distinguished event that honors leadership in epidemiology and biostatistics.
His presentation, “Drops of Prevention: Approaches to Reducing the Burden of Physical-Mental Multimorbidity in Children,” shared updated findings from the MY LIFE study and highlighted strategies to reduce the impact of co-occurring physical and mental health conditions among youth. Topics included:
- Prevalence and determinants of child multimorbidity
- Implications for prevention and family support
- The role of integrated approaches in improving outcomes
The Carol Buck Lecture commemorates Dr. Carol Buck’s legacy as a pioneer in epidemiology and biostatistics and is recognized as one of the most prestigious academic lectures in the field. Each year, it features leading scholars whose work advances public health research and practice.
