Dr. Amy Salmon appointed Director, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Amy Salmon has been appointed Director, Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes (Advancing Health), effective to March 31, 2031.
Building bridges for global health: UBC SPPH and Kenya’s AMIU sign landmark cooperation agreement
The UBC School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) and Amref International University (AMIU) in Kenya sign Statement of Cooperation to address global health challenges through collaborative research and education.
UBC SPPH PhD student Rodrigo Sierra Rosales receives the 2024/25 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Congratulations to PhD student Rodrigo Sierra Rosales on receiving the 2024/25 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award!
UBC MPH student Evan Hall receives the Dr. Anne Crichton Award for Publication
Congratulations to Evan Hall, second-year Master of Public Health student, on receiving the Dr. Anne Crichton Award for Publication!
Recognizing the 2024/25 Student Community Builders in the UBC Master of Public Health Program
This year, we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the outgoing student facilitators Catalina Ionescu, Khushi Khandelwal, and Abita Venkatesh, who have done an exceptional job in encouraging student engagement and building community.
UBC SPPH’s Dr. Khumbo Kalua awarded seed funding for Global South collaboration
Dr. Khumbo Kalua has been awarded $10,000 in seed funding to advance global collaboration in global health education.
UBC SPPH researchers awarded $5 million through CIHR Project Grants
UBC School of Population and Public Health researchers have been awarded $5 million in federal funding to lead critical health research aimed at improving the lives of people across B.C., Canada and the world.
SPPH doctoral students named UBC Health Equity Scholars
Chelsey Perry and Katherine White have joined the second cohort of Health Equity Scholars representing both UBC Vancouver and Okanagan.
Dr. Jason Sutherland appointed Director, Centre for Health Services & Policy Research
Dr. Jason Sutherland has been appointed Director, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, effective to October 31, 2029.
SPPH Seminar Series: Preventing Childhood Asthma and Allergy: The Neglected Impacts of Antibiotic Stewardship and Human Milk Exposure in Infants
Preventing Childhood Asthma and Allergy: The Neglected Impacts of Antibiotic Stewardship and Human Milk Exposure in Infants.
Dr. Gina Ogilvie elected to Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Dr. Gina Ogilvie, a Professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, on her induction into the esteemed Royal Society of Canada as part of the RSC College’s 2024 cohort!
Holiday message from Dr. Aslam Anis, Director of SPPH
As we prepare to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the winter break, I want to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt congratulations and deep gratitude to our community.
Dr. Patricia Janssen honoured with Women Leaders in Digital Health Award
She is among ten female visionaries selected as Women Leaders in Digital Health 2024 by Digital Health Canada. This award recognizes those who are harnessing the power of IT to transform Canadian health and healthcare.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SPPH Asst. Prof. Devon Greyson named 2024 Applied Public Health Chair
Dr. Devon Greyson, an assistant professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, has been named one of twelve Applied Public Health Chairs for 2024. This cohort, the program’s fourth, is supported by a $13.8 million investment from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Responding […]
UBC SPPH community member Dr. Hadal El-Hadi honoured with 2024 AFMC Learner Changemaker Award
Dr. Hadal El-Hadi, a member of UBC’s school of population and public health community, has been honoured with the 2024 Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) Learner Changemaker Award for her leadership, excellence and achievements in academic medicine. The Learner Changemaker Award recognizes exceptional medical learners who have created real and meaningful change for […]
Congratulations to Dr. Eva Oberle and her research team on being accepted into the Health After 2020 program for 2023/24
Congratulations to Dr. Eva Oberle and her research team on being awarded funding under UBC Health’s Health After 2020 for 2023/24. Dr. Oberle and her research team will be undertaking an innovative health-oriented research project – Making Meaning of the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) Data: A Collaborative Knowledge Translation and Curriculum Design Project with […]
SPPH researchers leading 5 projects awarded CIHR Fall 2023 grants
School of Population and Public Health researchers (SPPH) are among the UBC awardees of funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant: Fall 2023 competition. A total of 46 projects led by UBC researchers were awarded $31.3 million in combined funding. The projects address key health challenges including cancer, respiratory health, osteoarthritis and more. […]
SPPH doctoral student Ijeoma Okedo-Alex receives the International Doctoral Research Award
Congratulations to our doctoral student Ijeoma Okedo-Alex on receiving the International Doctoral Research Award (IDRA)! Funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and administered by Universities Canada, the award supports the development of research skills in Canada and the Global South, to improve the lives of people in the developing world. The 2023 round […]
Dr. Susan Cox appointed as the Biomedical Ethics Chair in the Centre for Applied Ethics at SPPH
We are pleased to announce that Professor Susan Cox has been appointed as the Biomedical Ethics Chair effective January 1, 2024 for five years in the W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics at the School of Population and Public Health. About Dr. Susan Cox Dr. Susan Cox has a long career in qualitative health […]
MSc OEH alumna Mona Shum receives the 2023-24 UBC Alumni Builder Award
Congratulations to our alumna Mona Shum (MSc’97) on receiving the 2023/24 UBC Alumni Builder Award for her contribution to the practice and growth of occupational hygiene at UBC, in BC, and across North America! Created in 2017 as part of the 100th year of alumni UBC, the Alumni Builder Awards recognize a cross-section of alumni […]
Drs. Morris Barer, Deborah Money appointed to Order of Canada
UBC SPPH’s Drs. Morris Barer and Deborah Money were recently appointed to the Order of Canada. Considered one of the country’s highest honours, the Order of Canada recognizes individuals who have enriched the lives of others and made extraordinary contributions to Canadian society. The latest appointments were announced December 28 by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary […]
Warm Greetings and Happy Holidays
Dear SPPH Faculty, Staff and Students, As we bid farewell to 2023 and eagerly anticipate the winter break, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations and deep appreciation to our community. This year is full of challenges and triumphs, and I am grateful to have this opportunity to reflect on the resilience and achievements […]
SPPH doctoral students awarded the 2023 Health System Impact Fellowship
Congratulations to SPPH doctoral students Esteban J. Valencia and Zeina Waheed for being awarded the 2023 Health System Impact Fellowship! On November 9, the Honorable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced an investment of more than $4.7M in the Health System Impact Fellowship program. This program aims to help researchers’ career development by having them […]
Dr. Rakel Kling and Dr. Mike Benusic receive the Jane Buxton Teaching Awards
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.
SPPH doctoral students named UBC Public Scholars for collaborative, impactful research
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.
Dr. Mieke Koehoorn receives the Award for Excellence in Mentoring Early Career Faculty
Congratulations to Dr. Mieke Koehoorn for receiving the Award for Excellence in Mentoring Early Career Faculty from the Faculty of Medicine! Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service. “These awards celebrate extraordinary faculty and staff who exemplify our values — respect, […]