Affiliation: University of Alberta, Antarctic Institute of Canada

Peter Anto Johnson, MSc is a medical scientist with research interests in child & maternal health, neurodevelopment, and public health. He is the president and founder of the Canadian Coalition of Global Health Research Alberta Student Chapter, as well as the creator of the Edmonton-based Physical Literacy for Active Youth (PLAY), a physical literacy program for children to promote long-term healthy habits and positive child development. Peter is also involved in numerous social advocacy and research initiatives within his community and on a provincial level. In 2018, his efforts locally earned him the City of Edmonton’s Mayor’s Award in the Youth category. Later in 2019, his accomplishments culminated in his distinction as Top 30 Under 30 by the Alberta Council of Global Cooperation.