Spotlight: Acoustic environments in long-term care facilities associated with stress in workers
Led by Dr. George Astrakianakis, the research team measured sound and stress levels of healthcare workers in long-term care facilities.
Canadian Cancer Society names obesity mapping research by Cancer Prevention Centre one of top stories of 2013
Dr. Carolyn Gotay and the Cancer Prevention Centre team updated maps showing obesity rates in the country, indicating that obesity rates have climbed in the last 11 years.
Canadian Rx atlas maps billions in savings – for now
Dr. Steve Morgan says Canadians are currently spending less, but changes are coming.
SALOME: A controversial study explained
The rhyme and reason behind the Study to Assess Long-term Opioid Maintenance Effectiveness (SALOME). photo credit: PHC Images
Physical activity equivalent in cancer survivors and the population
Cancer survivors have similar physical activity levels as those who have never had cancer.
School of Population and Public Health Admissions Information Session
Learn about SPPH graduate programs and the admissions process.
A recipe for understanding cancer
Most good science takes time. John Spinelli, a cancer epidemiologist, is on intimate terms with that hard truth. (Photo: Brian Kladko)
Four ways to fix mass transit in Metro Vancouver
Lawrence Frank of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health believes that delaying transit improvements comes with a steep price. Photo: Jonathan Pope, Wikimedia Commons.
SPPH PhD student an “Emerging Leader” in Science
PhD student Jacquelyn Cragg who received the Emerging Leader Award from Minerva Foundation’s Women In™ Science program.
SPPH student wins Air & Waste Management Association award
MSc-OEH student Annie Wang wins Best Student Presentation Award at PNWIS 2013
UBC students investigating air quality in Quesnel
The project looks at air quality in general, as well as temporal changes, year-round.
Dr. Michael Brauer selected to UN’s Climate and Clean Air Coalition scientific panel
The CCAC, part of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), is the first global project to treat short-lived climate pollutants as an international challenge.
Dr. Mieke Koehoorn gives Alf Nachemson Memorial Lecture
This prestigious lectureship is awarded to those who have made a substantial contribution to the field of occupational health.
SPPH student wins medical decision-making prize
Logan Trenaman won the Lee B. Lusted Student Prize, which recognizes students’ original research in medical decision making.
Research Spotlight: Injury prevention professionals are more accident-prone than other Canadians
A recent study indicates Canadian injury prevention professionals are more likely to sustain injuries compared to other Canadians. (photo credit: ka2n, Flickr)
Drs. Jerry Spiegel and Michael Law win Cortlandt J.G. Mackenzie Teaching Prize
The prize is awarded for the highest scores on students’ evaluations of course teaching in the School of Population and Public Health.
SPPH student wins prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Giulia Muraca wins award that recognizes leaders in their field and helps attract and retain top talent in Canada.
2013 Canada Gairdner Global Health Award Lecture
Dr. King Holmes, Recipient of the Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, 2013, will speak on October 31st at 4 pm. RSVPs are required.
Heavy traffic is taking our breath away
UBC’s Michael Brauer says it’s time to get serious about traffic-related air pollution. Photo: joyt, iStock.
At Home/Chez Soi wins 2013 BC Health Association Legacy Award
Dr. Jim Frankish (UBC School of Population and Public Health) and Greg Richmond (Raincity Housing) are named on the award.
October 21: Saving a Generation: Maternal, Newborn & Child Health
The Aga Khan Foundation Canada in partnership with Canada’s International Development Research Centre present this special seminar
Dr. Carolyn Gotay inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS)
Dr. Gotay, Director of the Cancer Prevention Centre at the School of Population and Public Health at UBC was inducted on September 19 in Ottawa.
Registration open for the October 1 CCHL BC Lower Mainland event
For any interested MHA students, the October 1, 2013 events for CCHL BC is now open for online registration. Check out the CCHL Flyer event 10.01.13 Member Appreciation for more info. For more information, contact: Sheila Beveridge CCHL BC Lower Mainland Events/Admin office c/o PORTFOLIO Conference Planning and Event Management 1383 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5M9 Tel: […]
Christopher Okpaleke awarded the 2013 Family Planning Research Scholarship
MPH student Christopher Okpaleke who has been awarded the 2013 Family Planning Research Scholarship
UBC participation in Sept. 18 Truth and Reconciliation event
Classes are suspended September 18 for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission national event on Indian Residential Schools.
Role of research in the development of public policy
Special presentation with guest speaker: Senator Donald Oliver (Speaker pro tempore of the Senate of Canada) on September 13, 2013 at 12 noon
Samantha Tsuruda receives an Aboriginal Graduate Fellowship Award
Congratulations to incoming MPH student Samantha Tsuruda who has received an Aboriginal Graduate Fellowship Award.
SPPH students receive CIHR Banting and Best Canada Graduate Scholarships
Kimberly Burrus, Innie Chen, Jillian Gauld, Kirsten Marchand, and Molly Newman have received Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships from CIHR.
Free Statistical Consultation – UBC Department of Statistics
For students needing statistical consultation for your 590 research project, this may be of interest: I am writing to let you know that, as in past years, free statistical consultation will be available this fall term, from graduate students enrolled in our practicum course STAT 551 (Statistical Consulting). Students in this course have already completed STAT […]
Grades for SPHA 562 posted
The grades for SPHA 562 have been posted and students can now login to the Student Service Centre to view their grades. Please note the following message from the instructor, Zulie Sachedina: “Please advise the students that I will be in my office tomorrow morning between 9:30 to 11:00 and if they want to discuss […]
Dr. Michael Brauer appointed to the CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Advisory Board
The Institute of Population and Public Health’s (IPPH) Advisory Board includes a diverse group of national and international representatives of the public, private and non-profit sectors, including the research community and health practitioners.
PhD student Elaine Fuertes wins the Best Abstract Award in Basel, Switzerland
Her abstract was entitled: A Global Analysis of Associations Between Climate, Vegetation And Intermittent And Persistent Rhinitis Prevalence.”
SPPH PhD student Lyndsay O’Hara receives IDRC Doctoral Research Award
SPPH PhD student and Liu Institute Scholar, Lyndsay O’Hara, receives IDRC Doctoral Research Award
MHA students invited to Health Interprofessional Mixer
MHA students are invited to take part in the Health Interprofessional Mixer on Monday, Sep. 9 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The event will be held at the Life Sciences Centre at UBC’s Vancouver campus and is a valuable educational opportunity to interact with other health disciplines and learn about the importance of collaboration […]
Revelations from the latest StatsCan survey
Paul Kershaw is an expert on family policy and generational equity with the Human Early Learning Partnership in the School of Population and Public Health at UBC
SPHA 590 grades required by August 30, 2013
A reminder to all MHA 2nd year students that SPHA 590 grades must be submitted to the MHA Program office by August 30, 2013 in order to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies deadline for graduation. You must also complete your application for graduation by August 30, 2013.
CIHR IPPH POP News: Spring 2013
The CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health’s POP News Spring 2013 issue includes several articles of interest to the School.
SPPH PhD student Devon Greyson wins Shera Award
PhD trainee Devon Greyson is the winner of the American Library Association’s 2013 Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research.
Stats prep course info
Please review the following information for students preparing for the summer stats prep course: This email is in regards to a “Stats Prep Course” that will run over the last week of August which you have registered for. The course will run from Monday, August 26th to Friday, August 30th, from 10am to 4pm, with a break for lunch. The […]
First set of MHA texts now available for pick up
Texts for the first two courses are available for pickup at the UBC Point Grey Bookstore. It is suggested that students make arrangements to pick up their student ID at the same time at the carding office, also at the bookstore. Students may apply for the student ID online and then pick up at the carding office. Please note that pickup […]
Cohort 10 Classes in room C100, June 21-23, 2013
The last weekend of classes is approaching. Both cohorts will be in session this weekend. Second year classes, SPHA 562 and SPHA 563 will be in C100. PLease see the attached map for location. A reminder about the wrap-up party at 4 pm on Saturday after class ends. I would also like to pass on a […]
One size doesn’t fit all: Ethnic birth weight chart better for infant care
One size chart doesn’t fit all when it comes to evaluating birth weight and health outcomes of newborns, according to UBC researchers.
SPPH students receive MSFHR awards
SPPH PhD students, Wei Zhang and Perry Hystad, have received post-doctoral fellowship awards from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR).
Q&A on medical ethics
Whether it’s a debate on assisted suicide, in vitro fertilization or private healthcare, Anita Ho is on many journalists’ Rolodex to call for comments on medical ethics.
Congratulations to our 2013 MHA award recipients
Students win awards recognizing their leadership in health care administration.