Faculty

Meet our faculty – Heather Palis

Meet Dr. Heather Palis, an Assistant Professor (Partner) at the School of Population and Public Health.

Meet SPPH REDI Leader: Susan Cox

We speak with Dr. Susan Cox, Professor and Director of PhD and MSc Programs at SPPH, Interim Director of the Centre for Applied Ethics, and Chair of Biomedical Ethics of the Centre for Applied Ethics.

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.

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 […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dr. Mariana Brussoni co-developed a new online tool to help teachers take their classes outdoors

Researchers from UBC and BC Children’s Hospital have launched a new online Outdoor Play and Learning tool, to help parents, caregivers and educators gain the skills and confidence to support outdoor play and learning in elementary schools from kindergarten through Grade 7. The researchers have studied outdoor play for more than a decade and they want […]

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.

Five SPPH faculty members inducted as Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

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. Devon Greyson receives Michael Smith Health Research BC 2023 Scholar award

Congratulations to Dr. Devon Greyson on receiving Michael Smith Health Research BC 2023 Scholar award for their work to improve the health of people in British Columbia and beyond! The Scholar program supports early-career health researchers, helping them form their own research teams, train the next generation of scientists and develop world-leading research programs in the province. […]

Dr. Jane Buxton appointed to the Order of British Columbia

Congratulations to Dr. Jane Buxton on her appointment to the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest form of recognition. Dr. Buxton is among fourteen exceptional people receiving the Order in 2023. The honour is bestowed annually in recognition of outstanding provincial, national or international impact. “This honour is a mark of excellence, reflected in […]

SPPH Welcomes New Program Director, Accreditation and Quality Improvement

We are excited to announce that Dr. Patricia Janssen has been appointed as the new Program Director, Accreditation and Quality Improvement at SPPH. Dr. Janssen is an esteemed academic with an extensive background in public health research and education. In her new role, Dr. Janssen will report to the School Director and be responsible for […]

SPPH Celebrates Faculty Careers and Retirements

The School of Population and Public Health recently held a special event to celebrate the distinguished careers and retirements of several esteemed faculty members: Peter Berman, a health economist who has been instrumental in developing innovative methods to evaluate healthcare systems’ performance and developing cost-effective interventions. Jane Buxton, who has made invaluable contributions to the […]

SPPH Welcomes New AD Education

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Trevor Dummer will be taking over the position of Associate Director, Education, in the School of Population and Public Health, as our current AD Education Hugh Davies steps down to focus on his research. Dr. Davies is a renowned expert in occupational and environmental health, and is currently […]

Celebrating International Women’s Day with SPPH faculty

Observed annually on March 8th, International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of women in all spheres and serves as a call to action for gender equity and women’s rights. The Government of Canada’s theme for 2023 is “Every Woman Counts,” reminding us that women from all ages and all walks of […]