SPPH Alumni co-create a “toolkit” for intercultural mentors of African students
SPPH alumni Andrews Nartey and Marian Orhierhor are among the latest recipients of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The program aims to support a transformative network of young people and institutions leading inclusive and equitable socio-economic change in Africa. Essential to this work are addressing the systemic barriers in higher education, building innovative solutions, strengthening capacity, and […]
Cascadia 2023 – Registration Deadline Approaching!
The Annual Cascadia Symposium on Environmental, Occupational, and Population Health will re-launch January 5-6, 2023 at the Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, WA. The conference will feature four cross-institution, cross-disciplinary themes (precarious work & work organization, climate change, wildfires, and the built environment) as well as presentations from across the fields of environmental, occupational, and population […]
SPPH Welcomes New Director of Administration
I am pleased to announce that Shermila Salgadoe has accepted the position of Director of Administration for the School of Population and Public Health. The Director of Administration, in close collaboration with the School Director, is responsible for strategic oversight and management of all areas of administration for the School, including human resources, faculty […]
Celebrating Dr. Ruth Elwood Martin: Faculty Community Service Award
Seven exceptional UBC alumni were recognized on November 14th for their extraordinary work and contributions at the annual alumni UBC Achievement Awards. Among this year’s recipients who have demonstrated years of commitment and passion for a better world is SPPH’s Dr. Ruth Elwood Martin, MD ’79, who received the Faculty Community Service Award. Dr. Ruth Elwood Martin, a renowned […]
Meet our fall grad: Alexander Tam
On November 25th, SPPH celebrated the fall graduation of our 2022 students. We’re pleased to recognize over 30 graduates from the MHA, PhD, MPH MSc, and MHSc programs. Meet one of our exceptional grads below, Alexander Tam (MSc in Population and Public Health), based in Richmond BC, and get to know his academic journey! What […]
UBC Doctoral Student Scholars Contributing to Public Good
SPPH PhD students Lisa Ritland, Ace Chan and Rachel Ramsden are among the 45 new doctoral students for the 2022/23 cohort of Public Scholars. Launched in 2015, UBC’s Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) recognizes doctoral students pursuing their research beyond traditional methods and are working in collaborative ways for the public good. Lisa Ritland’s project, Intersectoral […]
Health Officers Council and SPPH hold joint Awards Reception to honour public health professionals
On October 19, 2022, the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) co-hosted an awards evening with the Health Officers Council of British Columbia. The reception celebrated the extraordinary work by public health professionals in BC and showcased some pertinent research conducted by newer SPPH faculty members. Over 50 Health Officers Council members and SPPH […]
Cascadia 2023 – Call for Abstracts and Registration Now Open
The Annual Cascadia Symposium on Environmental, Occupational, and Population Health will re-launch January 5-6, 2023 at the Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, WA. The conference will feature four cross-institution, cross-disciplinary themes (precarious work & work organization, climate change, wildfires, and the built environment) as well as presentations from across the fields of environmental, occupational, and population […]
Dr. Aslam Anis receives Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Award
The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is pleased to support such engagement with the initiation of the planning, consultation and approval process of a new and unique curriculum in Global Health.
Professors call for more research into climate-change related threats to civilization
An opinion piece published today in the Proceedings of the National Academic of Sciences, a peer-reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences, urgently calls for more research into the specific pathways by which civilization could potentially collapse due to climate change. “Scientists have warned that climate change threatens the habitability of large regions of […]
2022 Faculty of Medicine Awards
The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is pleased to support such engagement with the initiation of the planning, consultation and approval process of a new and unique curriculum in Global Health.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day
April 28 is a national day of mourning to remember workers who lost their lives on the job. The death of each worker is an immeasurable loss and has devastating consequences for families and friends.
Magic and Lethal: The Asbestos Memorial – Honouring the Victims of Asbestos Exposure
April 28 is a national day of mourning to remember workers who lost their lives on the job. The death of each worker is an immeasurable loss and has devastating consequences for families and friends.
Development of educational programming in global public health gets underway
The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) is pleased to support such engagement with the initiation of the planning, consultation and approval process of a new and unique curriculum in Global Health.
Congratulations to the 2022 Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Competition Awardees
Congratulations to the 2022 Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Competition Awardees Awardees for Michael Smith Health Research BC’s funding for 71 researchers through the 2022 Scholar and Research Trainee competitions have been announced. The programs will support next generation of health researchers for the advancement of world-class health research in BC. This year’s research […]
SPPH Division of Occupational and Environmental Health recognizes students in the MSc OEH program
The MSc OEH program was launched by the Faculty of Graduate Studies in 1992. Over the years of the program we have been able to recognize student excellence in several ways, most notably with named awards. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions we have not been able to hold public receptions for the awardees in the […]
Dr. Gina Ogilvie renewed as Canada Research Chair in Global Control of HPV-Related Disease and Cancer
Fifteen UBC researchers were announced as new and renewed Chairs in the latest round of appointments.
CCPHE Announces new Co-Directors
The Canadian Collaboration for Prison Health and Education (CCPHE) is pleased to announce that Dr Amanda Slaunwhite and Dr Sofia Bartlett will become Co-Directors of the UBC’s CPPHE effective April 1, 2022. The CCPHE was formed in 2006 as a group committed to encouraging and facilitating collaborative opportunities for health, education, research, service and advocacy, […]
Clinical Trials at the Speed of COVID-19
The Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (CHÉOS) in partnership with the UBC School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), presents the first in a symposium series
Dr. Trevor Corneil named Associate Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
Dr. Trevor Corneil has accepted the position of Associate Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs, a newly created leadership position in the School of Population and Public Health.
SPPH Miniseries
In these miniseries we are showcasing our SPPH students and their stories!
Dr. Trevor Corneil appointed Director, Public Health & Preventative Medicine Residency Program
I’m pleased to announce that Dr. Trevor Corneil has accepted a three-year term position as the Director of our Public Health & Preventive Medicine Residency Program at SPPH.
Spotlight on Dr. Mark Gilbert
SPPH Associate Professor (Partner) Dr. Mark Gilbert is the recipient of an Applied Public Health Chair through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Remembering Rita Stern
I’m saddened to announce the passing of our colleague Rita Stern, a long-time clinical faculty member with HCEP and SPPH, and a highly respected member the Board of Directors for the Centre of Excellence in Women’s Health (CEWH). Rita was a trailblazer for women’s health and an outspoken advocate for feminism in relation to population […]
Investigating the factors contributing to indoor air pollution
A new paper from recent PhD graduate Dr. Matthew Shupler and others at the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) sheds new light on several environmental and socioeconomic factors that contribute to hazardous air pollution.
Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Research with Killam Awards
Two faculty members at the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) received Killam Awards, in recognition of excellence in teaching and research.
SPPH early-career researchers review impacts of working in a pandemic environment
Two early-career researchers at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), postdoctoral fellow Dr. Sonja Senthanar and researcher Dr. Jonathan Fan, examined the work and health impacts of working in a pandemic environment.
Dr. Mariana Brussoni to convene summit exploring a pathway to licensing outdoor early childhood education
Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Associate Professor at the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) and Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership, has received a Convening & Collaborating Award from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research to fund her work on outdoor early childhood education in British Columbia. Her research investigates child […]
MSFHR Awardees at SPPH
Several faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and alumni of the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) were recognized in the most recent round of awards through the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR).
Back to School 2021
Our SPPH students are showcased with their stories below as we gear up for the new semester. Please have a read! Nicole Didiuk Hometown: Vancouver, B.C. Program: Master of Health Administration (MHA), School of Population & Public Health Year in Program: 2 What inspired you to pursue your program? I am fortunate to work as […]
SPPH Townhall 2021
Our SPPH Townhall took place on September 10, 2021. There was a discussion about how the pandemic will affect the School of Population of Public Health and beyond.
Prepare for the Worst: 10 Steps to get Ready for Wildfire Smoke
The wildfire season in western North America keeps setting new records and the outlook for the coming summer seems grim. On top of the concerning environmental conditions, more people are spending more time outdoors due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Given that most wildfires are caused by human activity, the summer of 2021 has the potential to be worse than any […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Jim Frankish
Dear SPPH community, It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our friend and colleague Jim Frankish, Professor Emeritus, on the evening of Sunday, July 4th. Jim was a member of SPPH (and HCEP) for 28 years and an alumnus of UBC. Many will also remember his significant contributions as a […]
Director’s Message 2021
Dr. Aslam Anis releases his Director’s Message for the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH).
Dr. Louise Mâsse named SPPH Associate Director, Partnerships and Community Engagement
Dr. Aslam Anis, Director of the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) at the University of British Columbia (UBC), is pleased to announce that Dr. Louise Mâsse has been named Associate Director, responsible for Partnerships and Community Engagement. Dr. Mâsse is currently a Professor at SPPH and Scientist Level 3 at B.C. Children’s […]
Dr. Anne Gadermann and Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes named as new Canada Research Chairs
Two faculty members at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) have been appointed as new Canada Research Chairs (CRC) in the latest round of appointments.
Extensive Study in Canada to Assess COVID-19 Vaccine Immune Responses and Effectiveness among People Living With HIV
People living with HIV are less likely to mount an adequate immune response, which may put them at higher risk for both serious COVID-19 illness and reduced response to COVID-19 vaccination.
One million naloxone kits distributed, 3000 deaths averted
More than one million naloxone kits have been shipped in British Columbia, averting more than 3,000 deaths, thanks to the tireless work of the Take Home Naloxone Program at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and Dr. Jane Buxton, Professor at the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) and harm reduction lead for […]
SPPH Welcomes Dr. Devon Greyson as Assistant Professor
Dr. Devon Greyson joins SPPH in role of Assistant Professor on July 1, 2021.
Portraying life with dementia in new light and colour
Led by Dr. Susan Cox, and UBC postdoctoral fellow Dr. Gloria Puurveen, the research project set out to explore the meaning of living well with dementia through the eyes of those with the disease and their care partners.
Experiences of frontline workers during COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care, and evaluation of interventions to reduce transmission in long-term care
Brandon Yau and Rohit Vijh speak about the experiences of frontline workers during COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care, and evaluation of interventions to reduce transmission in long-term care.
Spring 2021 Graduation
Congratulations to our SPPH Graduates of Spring 2021!
SPPH Announces the Appointments of Drs. Mieke Koehoorn, Hugh Davies, and Craig Mitton to new Associate Director Roles
SPPH is pleased to announce three new Associate Director appointments: Dr. Mieke Koehoorn, Dr. Hugh Davies and Dr. Craig Mitton.
Current Research in SARS-CoV-2
In this edition of our Student Research Highlight, we present Aidan M. Nikiforuk and C. Andrew Basham.
Current Research in the Evaluation and Economics of Drugs to Treat Cancer
Graduate students across all educational programs at the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) are working on diverse and important public health issues. In our new series, we will be hearing directly from current students and recent graduates about what they are working on, why it matters, and how their training at SPPH has prepared them to […]
Dr. Trevor Dummer Appointed Canadian Cancer Society Chair in Cancer Primary Prevention
SPPH & CCS are pleased to announce Dr. Trevor Dummer as the endowed Canadian Cancer Society Chair in Cancer Primary Prevention.
Dr. Veena Sriram investigates how COVID-19 has changed the role of health care associations in the policy process
Dr. Veena Sriram, a recently appointed Assistant Professor of Global Health Policy at the School of Population and Public Health and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, conducts research at the intersection of global health, social science, and public policy.
Staff Spotlight – Alexandra Warren
One of the School of Population and Public Health’s greatest assets is the people who support important research and facilitate the education of health leaders. In this series, we feature Alexandra Warren!
UBC Giving Day 2021 – Wednesday, April 7
On Wednesday, April 7, UBC will hold its first ever university-wide day of giving. Driven by online engagement, this 24-hour giving challenge will bring donors, alumni, and friends together to support the UBC causes that matter most to them.
Voices in Health: March 25th, 2021, 10:30-12:00 PST
Come join us virtually for our Voices in Health webinar on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 10:30-12 PM! Click “Read More” for more details on how to join!