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 […]
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 […]
SPPH Miniseries
In these miniseries we are showcasing our SPPH students and their stories!
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.
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 […]
Current Research in SARS-CoV-2
In this edition of our Student Research Highlight, we present Aidan M. Nikiforuk and C. Andrew Basham.
SPPH Celebrates Our Community on International Women’s Day
SPPH Celebrates our community on International Women’s Day on March 8, 2021.
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 […]
SPPH students receive prestigious CIHR Awards
Two SPPH students, Dr. Celestin Hategeka and Jeffrey Morgan, received highly competitive CIHR Awards. Congratulations!
SPPH PhD Student Leads Study on the Health Effects of Living Near Major Roads
Living near major roads or highways is linked to higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests new research led by SPPH PhD Candidate, Weiran Yuchi.
Three SPPH students are reimagining their PhD through the Public Scholars Initiative
Starting its fifth year, UBC’s award-winning scholarship program continues to encourage and support doctoral students from all disciplines across UBC.
2019 Friedman Award for Scholars in Health
Federico Andrade Rivas, a PhD student in SPPH, is among the 2019 recipients of the Friedman Award for Scholars in Health.
Three SPPH Students Win Friedman Awards for Scholars in Health
Congratulations to SPPH students Anita Minh, Ashleigh Rich, and Christina Luong on their selection as winners of the Friedman Award for Scholars in Health.
Student Research: Looking into the risk of osteoarthritis after knee injuries
Allison Ezzat’s research will examine physical activity and health outcomes in female adolescents one to two years after ACL injury.
Student Research: Evaluating a new way to improve care for newborns and children in Rwanda
Celestin Hategeka has been involved in keeping children healthy in Rwanda since he was seven years old.
Student Research: Identifying cancer trends in Northern Canada
Despite cancer being the leading cause of death in Canada, it is still incompletely described in the Yukon and other territories in Northern Canada.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual Canadians report higher rates of mental health issues
“There is growing evidence that being the target of micro-aggressions in the form of daily slurs or prejudiced comments can be psychologically damaging.” Photo: Alessandra / Flickr CC 2.0