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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!
Staff Spotlight – Jyotica Saini
One of the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH)’s greatest assets is the people that support important research and facilitate the education of health leaders. In this series, we will be featuring some of our incredible staff so you can get to know them better and learn about their impressive backgrounds. What attracted […]
SPPH Welcomes New Director Dr. Aslam Anis
SPPH welcomes Dr. Aslam Anis to his new role as Director of the School, where he has been a vital member of the community since 1995.
SPPH Celebrates Our Community on International Women’s Day
SPPH Celebrates our community on International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021.
MSFHR and BC-AHSN Consolidate
MSFHR and BC AHSN intend to join forces to drive discovery and innovation in BC’s health research enterprise The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) and the BC Academic Health Science Network (BC AHSN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join forces to create a dynamic and integrated health research organization that will […]
Readying the leaders of tomorrow for health system transformation
One of Dr. David Hsu’s fondest memories from graduate school at UBC is discussing current health policy issues with fellow students and senior managers in British Columbia’s health care system at the home of his professor and mentor, Dr. Anne Crichton (1920-2007). “Dr. Crichton helped her students become better analytic thinkers,” says Dr. Hsu, BSc’74, […]
Health data, privacy, and how the field of public health ethics can guide improved COVID-19 policy
As jurisdictions around the globe struggle to control the spread of COVID-19, challenges have emerged collecting data on where and how the virus is spreading and managing how that data is used. For Dr. Anita Ho, a bioethicist at the University of British Columbia’s School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) and Recover and […]
CEIH Recruitment – Nash
Community-engaged cancer research with Alaska Native people
January 15, 2021 1pm-2pm
CEIH Interview Candidates
This page provides information with regards to the candidates that are applying for a new position of Assistant Professor in Indigenous Health Services Research at the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health at the School of Population and Public Health. Below are the candidates and the websites associated to each interview containing both the link […]
‘In Plain Sight’ Report: Systemic Racism in B.C. Healthcare
As a School and community, we must work to address the systemic racism affecting Indigenous peoples and other racialized groups within our institutions, health care, and society to build a future with better health for all.
Congratulations to Dr. Kim Schonert-Reichl
The School of Population and Public Health would like to congratulate Dr. Kim Schonert-Reichl, one of North America’s top applied developmental psychologists and a renowned expert in the area of social and emotional learning, or SEL, for her new appointment as the next NoVo Foundation Endowed Chair of Social and Emotional Learning at the University […]
CEIH Recruitment – Wylie
Engaging for Change: Building Culturally Safe Care through Indigenous Narratives
December 16, 2020 1pm-2pm
Canadian Collaboration for Prison Health and Education’s Shifting Focus Exhibit
The photo exhibit features men who have experienced incarceration, challenging the stigma associated with trauma, incarceration, and substance use.
CEIH Recruitment – Pollock
Place-based knowledge in Indigenous health and rural health services. Join us for the public seminar on Wed, Dec 9 at 1pm PST
BC Covid 19 Symposium
While British Columbia’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in better public health outcomes than in many jurisdictions, the long-term psychological, socio-economic, and health impacts remain unknown. In September 2020, over 80 BC researchers, administrators, funders, and patient representatives came together to organize a virtual COVID-19 Symposium to raise awareness of the […]
Shared Approaches to Indigenous Health Services Research
Shared Approaches to Indigenous Health Services Research
Graduate Program Information Sessions
Join us on our next online information session to learn more about the SPPH graduate programs. Next info session: Wednesday, December 9 and Friday, December 11
Congratulations SPPH Graduates!
Congratulations to all SPPH Fall 2020 graduates!
Voicing Silent Genomes
Genomic information is used in medical research and in making decisions about health care treatment. Despite the importance of having genomic information that is specific to the population, there has been a paucity of genomic research done with Indigenous populations in Canada, affecting the ability of health care providers to make informed decisions and exacerbating […]
Staff Spotlight: Elizabeth Samuels
Elizabeth Samuels, SPPH’s Communications Specialist, tells stories about the people and research that sets SPPH apart.
MPH Practicum Awardees
Check out the four awardees for their outstanding presentation and their work at the Practicum Showcase
SPPH Faculty Members to Help Lead CanPath’s National COVID-19 Seroprevalence Study
Two faculty members at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), Drs. Trevor Dummer and Parveen Bhatti, are helping to lead a national COVID-19 seroprevalence study with the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (CanPath). The study is receiving an investment of $1.9 million through Canada’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF). Dr. Trevor Dummer, an […]
The Crichton Health Systems and Policy Learning Fund
The Crichton Health Systems and Policy Learning Fund is a new fund created in honour of Dr. Crichton and her immense contributions to the wellbeing of Canadians. The fund will honour Dr. Crichton’s commitment to improve BC and Canada’s healthcare systems. It will help the School of Population and Public Health fund an annual prize […]
Spotlight on Staff: Michaela Butler
In this edition of Spotlight on Staff we present Michaela Butler.
Spotlight on Staff: Kristina Jenei
One of the School of Population and Public Health’s greatest assets is the people that support important research and facilitate the education of health leaders. In this new series, we will be featuring some of our incredible staff so you can get to know them better and learn about their impressive backgrounds. Kristina Jenei, SPPH’s […]
New research comparing HIV medications set to change international recommendations
The WHO-funded study shows that dolutegravir is the optimal choice for first-line treatment of HIV.
Dr. Annalee Yassi is being recognized for her COVID-19 project serving front line workers
Dr. Annalee Yassi, Professor at the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Health and Capacity-Building has been awarded a medal for her exceptional contributions and service to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Yassi received the award from the Vancouver Medical, Dental and Allied Staff […]
2020 Policy Salon
Please join us for the 2020 Policy Salon on October 2: Co-hosted by SPPH and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.
Spotlight on Staff: Devon Reed
One of the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH)’s greatest assets is the people that support important research and facilitate the education of health leaders. In this new series, we will be featuring some of our incredible staff so you can get to know them better and learn about their impressive backgrounds. Devon […]
The Social Determinants of Following Public Health Advice
SPPH faculty on who is able to follow COVID-19 advice, and the importance of supporting those facing social and economic barriers
Spotlight on Staff: Kaitlyn Shannon
Get to know SPPH’s Senior Education Manager, Kaitlyn Shannon
Martin Guhn Appointed: Interim Director, HELP
Dr. Martin Guhn has been appointed as the Interim Director for HELP. Congratulations Dr. Guhn!
Social and economic inequities open the door for COVID-19’s uneven distribution
SPPH graduate students and faculty on the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), inequity, and the burden of COVID-19.
Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and the Ethics of Passive Surveillance in Health
Dr. Anita Ho on the ethical considerations of AI, big data, and surveillance in contact tracing.
Dr. Trevor Dummer collaborates on national COVID-19 project
SPPH’s Dr. Trevor Dummer is one of the scientists leading a nation-wide COVID-19 population research initiative with a $2.1 million CIHR grant.
Improving mental health from home
A project by two faculty members at the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) aims to address the challenges of isolation, by reviewing existing research and resources in order to identify ways individuals can support their mental health at home.
July 5, 2020– More on Summer! and this past week’s anniversaries
Dear SPPH Community, Can you believe it’s already July? With the province in “Phase 3”, I’m sure we’re all looking forward to taking some well-earned down time, enjoying family and friends (safely, calmly, kindly), and exploring close to home. Summer should be warming us, although this last week of “Juneuary” had me wondering! […]
Meet Our Graduates: Harjot Bedi, MHSc
Meet Harjot Bedi, Master of Health Science graduate. Harjot is also an MD graduate and an Internal Medicine Resident. What motivated you to apply for the MHSc program? I have been interested in epidemiology and public health, and the UBC MHSc program seemed to allow the perfect balance of both of those fields, with […]
Dr. Chris Lovato Appointed: Vice Dean, Academic
Congratulations to Dr. Chris Lovato for her appointment as Vice Dean, Academic!
SPPH students receive prestigious CIHR Awards
Two SPPH students, Dr. Celestin Hategeka and Jeffrey Morgan, received highly competitive CIHR Awards. Congratulations!
Workplace policy challenges during COVID-19
SPPH Professors and PWHS Co-Directors Dr. Chris McLeod and Dr. Mieke Koehoorn on the research and policy challenges of working from home, paid sick leave, and workplace issues during COVID-19.
The Inequity of Isolation
SPPH Faculty members and a UBC Clinical Psychologist talk about the health risks associated with isolation and how distancing is affecting all of us to varying degrees and in different ways.
Meet Our Graduates: Balanding Manneh, MPH
Meet Balanding Manneh, Master of Public Health graduate. Balanding completed his practicum at BC Centre for Disease Control, where he worked on the HCV elimination Program in BC. He has recently received the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and he will be starting his PhD at University of Cambridge in October. What motivated you to apply […]
Meet Our Graduates: Ehsan Hemmativaghef, MSc OEH
Meet Ehsan Hemmativaghef, Master of Sciencee in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene graduate. Ehsan studied Health, Safety and Environment at University of Tehran and worked as Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Supervisor with the multinational company SGS prior to joining SPPH in September 2018. What motivated you to apply for the OEH program? UBC is […]
COVID-19 Research at SPPH
Find out how SPPH students and researchers are fighting COVID19.
Causal Inference from Large, Real-world and Complex Healthcare Data in the Era of Data Science
SCHEDULE Presentation: May 6 2020, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Where: Zoom Meeting Presentation Survey: Link Here ABSTRACT Real-world data (RWD) gathered during the routine clinical practice in the form of electronic health records, health claims databases, clinical records, and disease-specific registries can help fill the knowledge gap between clinical trials and clinical practice. In the presence of known […]
Messages to SPPH Community Regarding COVID-19
Check this page for any new updates on the situation.