UBC study confirms that two doses of HPV vaccine provide long-lasting protection
University of British Columbia researchers have provided the most conclusive evidence that two doses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine provides just as much protection – for as long as five years – as the previous standard regimen of three doses.
Seven faculty and one staff member receive Long Service awards
Seven School of Population and Public Health faculty members and one staff member have received Long Service awards – congratulations to the award winners!
Tool launched to help parents allow ‘risky play’
A free online tool to encourage parents to allow their children to take part in ‘risky play’ is now live, developed by School of Population and Public Health and Department of Pediatrics Associate Professor Mariana Brussoni and her team.
Michael Brauer named 2017-2018 Wall Scholar
Professor Michael Brauer is one of 10 Peter Wall Institute Wall Scholars for 2017-2018, and will research the relationships between health and the design of cities, and the delivery of city services.
SPPH signs Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Provincial Department of Education
The School of Population and Public Health has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hunan Provincial Department of Education, with both organizations expressing a wish for future collaboration.
MSc OEH student Noreen Ma wins American Industrial Hygiene Association award
Master of Science in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (MSc OEH) student Noreen Ma has won the A.L. Reigert award, adjudicated by the BC Yukon American Industrial Hygiene Association.