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Meet SPPH student winner for best in-person poster at the Canadian Conference on Global Health
This year’s conference theme focused on the poly-crisis encompassing the multifaceted problems of conflict, climate change, governance and COVID-19 that affect the planet and our health and well-being to highlight the importance of connection, collaboration and multi-level integration.
Meet SPPH REDI Leader: Adrienne Toye
In this REDI Leader spotlight, we speak with Adrienne Toye, Strategic Communications Lead of the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) as well as the Chair of HELP’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIA) Committee.
UBC Population and Public Health students receive Canadian Graduate Scholarships and Doctoral Fellowships
These awards recognize and support the next generation of researchers at UBC and across Canada funding their work for the 2024/25 academic year.
Four SPPH doctoral students named UBC Public Scholars
Since 2015, UBC’s Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) has been supporting UBC doctoral students whose research extends beyond traditional approaches to address complex challenges facing the public.
New book on cancer prevention edited by Trevor Dummer
Through a series of geographically diverse case studies, the book examines cancer risk factors, such as exposure to environmental carcinogens, access to screening services, and cancer prevention policies, actions and initiatives.
World Mental Health Day – October 10
This year’s theme “Mental Health at Work” is about the vital connection between mental health and work.
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 […]
Dr. Aslam Anis appointed Director of School of Population and Public Health
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and Vice-President of Health, University of British Columbia I am pleased to announce that Dr. Aslam Anis has been appointed Director, School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), effective to June 30, 2029. Dr. Anis is a professor in SPPH, where he has served as […]
Dr. Devon Greyson receives inaugural Research Impact Award for societal contribution of Information Science
Dr. Devon Greyson, an assistant professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, receives inaugural Research Impact Award from the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T). Dr. Greyson is a leading expert in public health communications. They are the Applied Public Health Chair in “Building Trusted Population Health Information Systems and Intervention” at […]
Sarah Henderson promoted to Full Professor (Partner)
Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Henderson on her promotion to Full Professor (Partner), effective July 1, 2024! Sarah Henderson is a professor (partner) in the UBC School of Population and Public Health. She is also the scientific director of Environmental Health Services at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and of the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH). […]
SPPH MPH Students won Canadian Evaluation Society Student Case Competition
Two teams of Master of Public Health students from the School of Population and Public Health reached the finals of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) Student Case Competition. They traveled with Coach Dr. Beth Snow to Fredericton, New Brunswick, to participate in the second round of the competition in May 2024. The teams were:Systems Thinking […]
SPPH Clinical Professor Naveed Janjua appointed as Director of UBC Centre for Disease Control
Dr. Naveed Janjua, a clinical professor at the UBC School of Population and Public Health, has been appointed as the Director of UBC Centre for Disease Control (CDC) from June 1, 2024 to August 31, 2029. Dr. Naveed Janjua is an epidemiologist and the executive director of Data and Analytic Services at BC Centre for Disease Control […]
SPPH PhD student Bronte Johnston awarded the 2023 Graduate and Fellowship Research Award in Women’s Health
Congratulations to our PhD student Bronte Johnston who was awarded the 2023 Graduate and Fellowship Research Award in Women’s Health! This competition was supported thanks to the dedicated funding provided by the BC Ministry of Health in partnership with the BC Women’s Health Foundation. The Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) launched this award in 2020 with […]
From Nursing to Occupational Health: Stephanie Wu’s journey to public health excellence
Meet Stephanie Wu, a Master of Science student at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, specializing in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (OEH). With a background in nursing and biology, Stephanie’s interest in public health began during her undergraduate studies. This year, Stephanie has been recognized with several prestigious awards for her exceptional achievements. She […]
UBC PHPM resident Dr. Hadal El-Hadi receives Canadian Medical Association award
Congratulations to Dr. Hadal El-Hadi on receiving the Dr. Brian Brodie Organizational Leadership Development Award for resident for her work to address systemic inequities in health care! The Dr. Brian Brodie Organizational Leadership Development Award honours the vision and guidance of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA)’s longest serving board chair. The award is granted to […]
Two SPPH students awarded Bill Meekison Memorial Scholarship in Public Health
We are excited to announce that Aygun Ibrahimova, an MPH student, and Jean Damascene Makuza, a PhD candidate, have been awarded the Bill Meekison Memorial Scholarship in Public Health. Congratulations to both of them! Aygun Ibrahimova is an incoming second-year Master of Public Health student at UBC, holding the highest GPA in her cohort from […]
MSc OEH student Chizitara Nkwopara’s journey to improving construction worker mental health
Meet Chizitara Nkwopara, a graduate student at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, specializing in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. With a Bachelor’s in Physiology and five years as a Health Safety and Environment Professional in Nigeria, her research focuses on the mental health and well-being of young and new construction workers. Her findings aim […]
MPH students meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
On June 25, students from the Master of Public Health program had the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – a UBC alumnus (BEd’98). This special event, hosted by SPPH Professor Paul Kershaw, took place at Robson Square in Vancouver. We are proud of our students for representing UBC’s School of Population and […]
SPPH welcomes new Program Directors and Division Head and Centre Director
The School of Population and Public Health is welcoming new Program Directors and Division Head and Centre Director this July. As we welcome our new leadership, we would also like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Paul Kershaw (MPH Program Director), Dr. Jason Sutherland (MHSc Program Director), and Dr. David Silver (Director […]
Dr. Patricia Janssen’s SmartParent program expands from British Columbia to Nova Scotia
The journey to parenthood can be overwhelming, but a UBC-led support program is here to help. SmartParent, developed by UBC School of Population and Public Health’s Dr. Patricia Janssen and her research team, has expanded from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, offering tailored prenatal education through convenient text messages. Initially launched in British Columbia in […]
Trevor Dummer promoted to Full Professor
Congratulations to Dr. Trevor Dummer on his promotion to Full Professor, effective July 1, 2024! Dr. Trevor Dummer is a distinguished health geographer who has dedicated his career to understanding the complex relationship between the environment and human health. He brings a wealth of experience in research and administrative leadership to the School of Population […]
Two incoming Indigenous MPH students awarded Indigenous Graduate Fellowship
We are thrilled to announce Nicole Jules and Junelle Knihniski, the incoming Indigenous students of the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, as the recipients of the prestigious Indigenous Graduate Fellowship (IGF). For the first time this year, UBC has extended this opportunity to Indigenous students in professional programs. The IGF, awarded based on […]
UBC SPPH researchers leading two projects supported by SSHRC Partnership Development Grants
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced more than $51 million to support 90 research partnerships across Canada. This investment, through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada’s Partnership Grants and Partnership Development Grants, provides researchers from different disciplines and postsecondary institutions the opportunity to work together on challenging […]
SPPH doctoral students receive prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Three doctoral students in the School of Population and Public Health have been honoured with the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) for their work advancing health research. Across Canada, 166 doctoral students received the Vanier CGS. The 2024 recipients were revealed as part of a Government of Canada announcement on May 28. “Canada […]
June is Pride month
June is Pride month! At UBC, we’re proud to celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff. Explore the many Pride activities at our Vancouver and Okanagan campuses, connect with your community, and reflect on what each of us can do to support 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. Find Pride events and resources: https://events.ubc.ca/pride/
UBC SPPH’s Dr. Daniel Vigo appointed as B.C.’s Chief Scientific Advisor to improve care for people with complex mental-health, addiction challenges
Dr. Daniel Vigo, a psychiatrist and an assistant professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, has been appointed as British Columbia (B.C.)’s Chief Scientific Advisor for Psychiatry, Toxic Drugs & Concurrent Disorders. Announced by B.C. Premiere David Eby on Wednesday, June 5, Dr. Vigo will focus on improving care for individuals with severe […]
UBC SPPH researcher Ehsan Karim launches Open Educational Resource for Advanced Epidemiological Methods
Dr. Ehsan Karim, an Assistant Professor at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) and an Academy of Translational Medicine (ATM) Member, has launched Epi-OER, a comprehensive Open Educational Resource (OER) for Advanced Epidemiological Methods, with support from the UBC OER Fund Implementation Grant and SPPH. Published in April 2024, this free resource features 14 […]
Indigenous History Month: June 2024
June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada. The month encourages people to learn about, appreciate and acknowledge the rich history, heritage, resilience, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across the country. Find events and resources: https://events.ubc.ca/indigenous-history-month/
UBC MHA student Sukhpreet Gill receives Robert Wood Johnson Award for her contributions to health services management
UBC Master of Health Administration (MHA) student Sukhpreet Gill has received the Robert Wood Johnson Award for her individual achievements and promising contributions to health services management. Sukhpreet Gill, a graduating student in the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, UBC School of Population and Public Health, was among six awardees who received this honour […]
Recognizing the 2023/24 Student Community Builders in the Master of Public Health Program
Each spring, the UBC Master of Public Health (MPH) Program Team looks forward to welcoming a new team of student facilitators. These student facilitators play an invaluable role in fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community within the MPH cohort. They work diligently to promote connections among students and instill a sense of belonging within […]
Celebrating UBC SPPH Spring 2024 Graduates
The School of Population and Public Health extends heartfelt congratulations to the 43 spring graduates who have successfully completed their degrees from the University of British Columbia! We’re incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the resilience they have shown to reach this milestone. On May 22, our graduates attended the UBC convocation, followed by a […]
Advancing Health Research Update
Tougher proposed regulations didn’t affect access new meds, but there’s room for improvement Click here to continue reading more about this research. This article was on May 27, 2024 and written by Sean Sinden.
Remembering Doris Fox
The School of Population and Public Health wishes to acknowledge and send our sincerest condolences to the family of the late Elder Doris Fox, a highly respected leader and matriarch in the Musqueam Territory. It is with great sadness that SPPH learned of the passing of Elder Fox on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Elder Doris […]
UBC researchers receive D2L Award for innovation in teaching
Rock the Boat 2nd Ed: Using Theatre to Reimagine Graduate Supervision, an open-access multimedia resource project led by Dr. Susan Cox, Professor Michael Lee and Mx Matthew Smithdeal, was honoured with the D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE). Rock the Boat is an […]
Meet UBC SPPH’s new faculty – Michelle Amri
The School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia welcomes Dr. Michelle Amri, Assistant Professor of Global Health Ethics, in Summer 2024. Dr. Michelle Amri is joining the Centre for Applied Ethics within the School of Population and Public Health at UBC in July 2024. She holds the Mary and Maurice […]
May is Asian Heritage Month
Image source: Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at the UBC Faculty of Medicine May is officially recognized as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Asian Heritage Month offers us an opportunity to learn more about the history of Canadians of Asian heritage and to recognize the struggles and challenges faced by Canadians of […]
Congratulations to Dr. Mariana Brussoni, recipient of the 2024 Joe L. Frost Award for distinguished research from the US Play Coalition
Dr. Mariana Brussoni has been honoured with the 2024 Joe L. Frost Award for distinguished research from the US Play Coalition. This award is given in recognition of a body of exceptional research that has enhanced and expanded the study of play. Dr. Mariana Brussoni is the Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership, and […]
Dr. Farah Shroff appointed to the governing board of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Dr. Farah Shroff, an associate of the School of Population and Public Health and Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia, has been appointed to the governing board of the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Authority. The board of directors is responsible for setting VCH’s Vision, Values, Pillars, and the strategic direction of […]
National Day of Mourning 2024
Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is a day to remember and honour individuals who have lost their lives or suffered injuries due to workplace tragedies. It’s also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace and to preventing further injuries, illnesses […]
SPPH PhD Candidate Hallie Dau receives the 2023-24 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Congratulations to PhD Candidate Hallie Dau at the UBC School of Population and Public Health on receiving the 2023-24 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award! In recognition of the valuable role that Graduate Teaching Assistants play in our programs, UBC annually honours GTAs with the Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. Up to 19 winners are […]
UBC SPPH unveils revamped occupational and environmental health lab
The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has unveiled its newly renovated Occupational and Environmental Health Teaching and Research Lab. The renovated lab, which opened in September 2023, is a joint teaching and research space for the Master of Science (MSc) students and faculty in the Occupational […]
SPPH doctoral student Amarildo Ceka works with MOSAIC BC to transform local health
SPPH doctoral student Amarildo Ceka is working with community partner Mimoza Pachuku from MOSAIC BC to address priority issues across B.C. They are awarded the 2023-24 Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund for their project, named “SCOPE Social and Civic Opportunities: Pathways to Equity Program.” CUES funding is paid directly to community partners and prioritizes reciprocal, […]
MPH student Simrat Mahil awarded 2024 Chapman & Innovation Grant
We’re delighted to announce that Master of Public Health (MPH) student Simrat Mahil has been awarded 2024 Chapman & Innovation Grant from the UBC Centre for Community Engaged Learning. This $10,000 grant will support Simrat’s innovative project in partnership with Sher Vancouver, a registered charity for South Asian LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. The project […]
Our Village: From Local to Global | Candidate for Director, School of Population and Public Health, UBC
The School of Population and Public Health invites you to a Presentation and Vision Statement by Dr. Aslam Anis, Professor, School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia Dr. Aslam Anis is a Candidate for Director, School of Population and Public Health, UBC. Title: Our Village: From Local to Global […]