Dr. Tito Daodu

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Dr. Daodu’s voice and story have resonated nationally and globally, appearing in major media across Canada, Africa, and beyond.

Ron Fanfair · November 2025

Breaking Barriers and Championing Equity — A Full Portrait of Dr. Tito Daodu

After being named to WXN’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, Tito reflects on what recognition means, the systemic exclusion her achievement reveals, and what comes next.

CIHR · 2024

2024 Rising Star Early Career Award in Health Services and Policy Research

CIHR honours Dr. Daodu for her landmark RESPECT Study, which addresses how racialized patients experience surgical care and transforms the path to equitable treatment.

SAIT The Press · March 2023

Breaking the Barriers: Dr. Tito Daodu

An in-depth look at the pressures and burdens of being a trailblazer — and why Dr. Daodu channels that weight into systemic advocacy rather than personal accolade.

Face2Face Africa · February 2021

Overcoming a Tough Childhood to Become the First Black Woman Pediatric Surgeon in Canada

An inspiring look at Tito’s journey from Nigeria to Winnipeg’s inner city — and how early mentorship transformed adversity into purpose.

CBC Radio · 2025

Under the Knife: The Stories Beneath the Scars

Dr. Daodu discusses the human stories behind pediatric surgery and the urgent need for equity in access to surgical care across Canada’s diverse communities.

Avenue Calgary · November 2019

Top 40 Under 40: Dr. Oluwatomilayo (Tito) Daodu

Recognized for breaking barriers in surgical access and giving back to the communities that shaped her. “They don’t just save lives — they save lifetimes.”

"If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

Whether you’re a patient family, a fellow clinician, a researcher, a journalist, or a conference organizer — Dr. Daodu welcomes the conversation.

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