National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home.
Dr. Silvia Stringhini honoured with Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar award
In the next 5 years, Dr. Stringhini’s research program will analyze data from population cohorts of different ages to understand the influence of social and economic environments on developmental and aging trajectories from early life to old age.
Celebrating postdocs: Meet the researchers shaping the future of public health
This National Postdoc Appreciation Week (September 16-20), we proudly recognize the invaluable contributions of postdoctoral scholars at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health (SPPH). These researchers are at the forefront of advancing knowledge in public health. This week, we feature two exceptional scholars, Dr. Ingrid Jarvis and Dr. Randip Gill, whose work is tackling […]
Dr. Mariana Brussoni receives Faculty of Medicine Award for Service to the University and Community
Congratulations to Dr. Mariana Brussoni, recipient of the Award for Service to the University and Community from the Faculty of Medicine! This award recognizes significant contributions to local, national or international communities aimed at improved health outcomes of the population. Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, […]
Dr. Gina Ogilvie awarded funding for her groundbreaking research studies on cervical cancer
Dr. Gina Ogilvie, a Professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, is leading a project on cervical cancer that has recently been awarded a Translational Grant of $800,000 from the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The project, titled “Developing new methods of cervical cancer screening with improved accuracy”, will evaluate the role of […]
Back to School 2024: Welcome to the new academic year
As we embark on a new academic year, we are thrilled to welcome both new and returning students to the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) at the University of British Columbia. Under the guidance of Dr. Aslam Anis, our Director, we are reminded of the importance of the work we do and the values […]
Dr. Gina Ogilvie elected to the Royal Society of Canada for 2024
Dr. Gina Ogilvie, a Professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, has been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as part of the RSC College’s 2024 cohort. Gina Ogilvie is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the Global Control of HPV (human papillomavirus)-Related Disease and Cancer at the University of British […]