When Antibiotics Fail
The report estimates that resistant bacterial infections were responsible for over 14,000 deaths in Canada in 2018, with around 26% of bacterial infections currently resistant to first-line antimicrobials. Those with weaker immune systems and/or pre-existing medical conditions are most susceptible to AMR exposure and developing resistant infections. The Panel asserts that action must be taken to protect vulnerable populations, including socially marginalized groups, those living in poverty, the homeless, and people with substance use disorders.
Young Alumna Shares Wisdom With Current Students
Bianca Malouf attributes much of her professional success to being at the right place at the right time and the MScOEH program provided her key opportunities to become an Industrial Hygienist.
Three SPPH students are reimagining their PhD through the Public Scholars Initiative
Starting its fifth year, UBC’s award-winning scholarship program continues to encourage and support doctoral students from all disciplines across UBC.
UBC becomes a member of the Consortium for Universities for Global Health (CUGH)
The University of British Columbia is excited to announce that it is now a member of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH).
Congratulations to Dr. Perry Kendall on his recent appointment to the Order of Canada!
The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) congratulates Dr. Perry Kendall on his recent appointment to the Order of Canada. Dr. Perry Kendall is a Clinical Professor at the SPPH and has dedicated his professional life to helping and pursuing innovative health care, focusing on preventing disease and improving public health. For more information […]
2019 MSFHR Health Professional Investigator Awards
The 2019 recipients of the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) Health Professional-Investigator (HP-I) awards have been granted funding for their work and research in direct patient care. School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) Associate Member Dr. James Johnston is among the 11 awardees. A tuberculosis physician at the British Columbia Centre for […]
Plaque Unveiling – Roberta Ellis Award
The Roberta Ellis Award is bestowed annually to one student from SPPH who has demonstrated excellence in coursework, practicum, or research in the area of occupational and environmental health.
Reducing stigma saves lives
Several UBC researchers are featured in a recent UBC story for their contributions to find solutions to the overdose crisis. Among them is SPPH Professor, Dr. Jane Buxton.
2019 Friedman Award for Scholars in Health
Federico Andrade Rivas, a PhD student in SPPH, is among the 2019 recipients of the Friedman Award for Scholars in Health.
Congratulations to our MHA Award recipients for our 2019 graduating class
Five graduating MHA students received awards recognizing their leadership in health care administration.
Thank you for making the 10th anniversary a success!
With over 150 attendees, 24 speakers (including three alumni and two students), and 12 student and trainee posters, the event was a well-rounded snapshot of the outstanding work that has come out of our School.
Dr. Gina Ogilvie awarded $10 million from Federal Government for Cervical Cancer Research
Research led by SPPH’s Dr. Gina Ogilvie has been given $10 million in funding by the federal government for the continuation of research which would help achieve the goal of eventually eliminating cervical cancer.
MHA Presents: CEO Forum on Lessons in Leadership
Join us on June 21 for our year-end event featuring three CEOs from BC’s Health Authorities on their strategies for building teams, setting priorities and leading change.
Federal Government to Invest $81m into SPOR Data Platform
The Canadian government has announced an investment of $81 million over seven years into the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research Canadian Data Platform (SPOR), which is spearheaded by Dr. Kim McGrail from the School of Population and Public Health.
School of Population and Public Health’s 10 Year Anniversary
RSVP for our June 17, 2019 event to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of our School.
Mo Korchinski from the Collaborating Centre for Prison Health and Education Nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Award
Mo Korchinski, Project Administrator for the Collaborating Centre for Prison Health and Education, SPPH has been nominated in the category of Community Champion for the 2019 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards.
Indigenous Health – SPHA 580B Selected Topics
Clinicians and managers alike should have an understanding of the unique history of First Nations and Indigenous peoples in Canada as related to health, health policy, and health administration.
SPPH Faculty Members Awarded more than $1.3 million in CIHR Project Grants
SPPH Faculty members Nick Bansback, Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes, Amee Manges, Bonnie Henry, Wei Zhang were awarded more than $1.3 million in CIHR project grants.
Join the conversation on reducing rural health inequity at the 2019 SPPH Exchange
You’re invited to the SPPH Exchange on March 1, 2019. Be a part of the conversation to explore emerging issues pertinent to rural health and rural health services, and to identify current and upcoming evidence-based strategies for the future.
SPPH Professor Steve Morgan is the recipient of the 2019 Hall Laureate
Congratulations to SPPH Professor Steve Morgan, recipient of the 2019 Hall Laureate Award Recipient the Justice Emmett Hall .
Sexual minorities would benefit if STI clinics offered mental-health services: study
Travis Salway, Research Fellow at SPPH, has new research on how there would be better health outcomes if STI clinics offered mental-health services.