People in hotter, poorer neighbourhoods at higher risk of death during extreme heat
In Vancouver, heat exposure and social vulnerability can be a lethal combination. Photo: GoToVan, Flickr.
Stress contagion possible amongst students and teachers: UBC study
UBC researchers have found a potential link between student stress and teacher burnout. Photo: iStock
Cortlandt JG Mackenzie Prize for Excellence in Teaching winners announced
Dr. Susan Cox won for core course SPPH 621, and Dr. Kim McGrail won for the elective course SPPH 531.
Canada spends over $400 million on medicine that harms seniors
The study’s authors conclude that the full cost to Canada’s health-care system is closer to $2 billion when hospital visits and other repercussions of inappropriate prescriptions are factored in.
Gitta Oldendorff is the new Managing Director of Population Data BC
“I am very much looking forward to being part of PopData’s next phase of development,” said Oldendorff.
Dr. Patti Janssen wins a 2016 YWCA Women of Distinction Award
The award recognizes women who have made great and lasting contributions to through their leadership and innovative research work.
Genome sequencing helps determine end of tuberculosis outbreak
Genomics has been used to monitor infectious disease outbreaks before, but this is the first time it’s been possible to declare a complicated outbreak of TB over, said senior author Jennifer Gardy.