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World policy-makers cite UBC-CFRI research in approving fewer HPV vaccine doses

The WHO and European Community have endorsed two doses, which is likely to boost usage.

Cooking class study seeks to increase health outcomes for prostate cancer survivors and their partners

Funding from the Canadian Cancer Society supports a study aimed at increasing health for prostate cancer survivors through an innovative cooking class intervention.

Students win in Round 1 of Canadian Evaluation Society annual Case Competition

SPPH students Jackie Siegel, Zahra Remtulla, Petra Lolic, Laura Ball, and Crystal Sun form team which will compete in finals in June.

Sugary drinks weigh heavily on teenage obesity

Students in B.C. schools where sugary drinks were available consumed them more often and were more likely to be obese on the BMI scale, according to new research. Photo: DdEeBb, iStock.

Canadians spend more on private health insurance for smaller payouts

A new study found that Canadians paid $6.8 billion more in premiums than they received in benefits in 2011. Photo: David Barcroft, iStockphoto

Texting for HIV care in Kenya receives Grand Challenges funding

The grant will enable expansion of a texting program to HIV patients in rural, remote parts of Kenya, increasing the likelihood that they remain on anti-viral therapy.

South African healthcare workers face greater risk for TB, HIV

UBC’s Annalee Yassi is helping South Africa implement World Health Organization occupational health guidelines. Photo: Martin Dee

Air pollution and asthma

Depending on your genes, traffic-related air pollution can double the risk of asthma. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Emerging Issues in Data Privacy and Protection

What are the emerging issues that may well re-define the privacy landscape in the coming year?

Research Spotlight: Metagenomics for Public Health

Metagenomics may be a new and powerful tool used to study for infectious diseases. Photo: Vincent Montoya and Ruth R. Miller are part of team of researchers that discussed the implications.

Spotlight: Acoustic environments in long-term care facilities associated with stress in workers

Led by Dr. George Astrakianakis, the research team measured sound and stress levels of healthcare workers in long-term care facilities.

Canadian Cancer Society names obesity mapping research by Cancer Prevention Centre one of top stories of 2013

Dr. Carolyn Gotay and the Cancer Prevention Centre team updated maps showing obesity rates in the country, indicating that obesity rates have climbed in the last 11 years.

Canadian Rx atlas maps billions in savings – for now

Dr. Steve Morgan says Canadians are currently spending less, but changes are coming.

SALOME: A controversial study explained

The rhyme and reason behind the Study to Assess Long-term Opioid Maintenance Effectiveness (SALOME). photo credit: PHC Images

Physical activity equivalent in cancer survivors and the population

Cancer survivors have similar physical activity levels as those who have never had cancer.

School of Population and Public Health Admissions Information Session

Learn about SPPH graduate programs and the admissions process.

A recipe for understanding cancer

Most good science takes time. John Spinelli, a cancer epidemiologist, is on intimate terms with that hard truth. (Photo: Brian Kladko)

Four ways to fix mass transit in Metro Vancouver

Lawrence Frank of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health believes that delaying transit improvements comes with a steep price. Photo: Jonathan Pope, Wikimedia Commons.

SPPH PhD student an “Emerging Leader” in Science

PhD student Jacquelyn Cragg who received the Emerging Leader Award from Minerva Foundation’s Women In™ Science program.

SPPH student wins Air & Waste Management Association award

MSc-OEH student Annie Wang wins Best Student Presentation Award at PNWIS 2013

UBC students investigating air quality in Quesnel

The project looks at air quality in general, as well as temporal changes, year-round.

Dr. Michael Brauer selected to UN’s Climate and Clean Air Coalition scientific panel

The CCAC, part of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), is the first global project to treat short-lived climate pollutants as an international challenge.

Dr. Mieke Koehoorn gives Alf Nachemson Memorial Lecture

This prestigious lectureship is awarded to those who have made a substantial contribution to the field of occupational health.

SPPH student wins medical decision-making prize

Logan Trenaman won the Lee B. Lusted Student Prize, which recognizes students’ original research in medical decision making.

Research Spotlight: Injury prevention professionals are more accident-prone than other Canadians

A recent study indicates Canadian injury prevention professionals are more likely to sustain injuries compared to other Canadians. (photo credit: ka2n, Flickr)

Drs. Jerry Spiegel and Michael Law win Cortlandt J.G. Mackenzie Teaching Prize

The prize is awarded for the highest scores on students’ evaluations of course teaching in the School of Population and Public Health.

SPPH student wins prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Giulia Muraca wins award that recognizes leaders in their field and helps attract and retain top talent in Canada.

2013 Canada Gairdner Global Health Award Lecture

Dr. King Holmes, Recipient of the Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, 2013, will speak on October 31st at 4 pm. RSVPs are required.

Heavy traffic is taking our breath away

UBC’s Michael Brauer says it’s time to get serious about traffic-related air pollution. Photo: joyt, iStock.

At Home/Chez Soi wins 2013 BC Health Association Legacy Award

Dr. Jim Frankish (UBC School of Population and Public Health) and Greg Richmond (Raincity Housing) are named on the award.

October 21: Saving a Generation: Maternal, Newborn & Child Health

The Aga Khan Foundation Canada in partnership with Canada’s International Development Research Centre present this special seminar

Dr. Carolyn Gotay inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS)

Dr. Gotay, Director of the Cancer Prevention Centre at the School of Population and Public Health at UBC was inducted on September 19 in Ottawa.

Registration open for the October 1 CCHL BC Lower Mainland event

For any interested MHA students, the October 1, 2013 events for CCHL BC is now open for online registration. Check out the CCHL Flyer event 10.01.13 Member Appreciation for more info. For more information, contact: Sheila Beveridge CCHL BC Lower Mainland Events/Admin office c/o PORTFOLIO Conference Planning and Event Management 1383 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5M9 Tel: […]

Christopher Okpaleke awarded the 2013 Family Planning Research Scholarship

MPH student Christopher Okpaleke who has been awarded the 2013 Family Planning Research Scholarship

UBC participation in Sept. 18 Truth and Reconciliation event

Classes are suspended September 18 for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission national event on Indian Residential Schools.

Role of research in the development of public policy

Special presentation with guest speaker: Senator Donald Oliver (Speaker pro tempore of the Senate of Canada) on September 13, 2013 at 12 noon

Samantha Tsuruda receives an Aboriginal Graduate Fellowship Award

Congratulations to incoming MPH student Samantha Tsuruda who has received an Aboriginal Graduate Fellowship Award.

SPPH students receive CIHR Banting and Best Canada Graduate Scholarships

Kimberly Burrus, Innie Chen, Jillian Gauld, Kirsten Marchand, and Molly Newman have received Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships from CIHR.

Free Statistical Consultation – UBC Department of Statistics

For students needing statistical consultation for your 590 research project, this may be of interest: I am writing to let you know that, as in past years, free statistical consultation will be available this fall term, from graduate students enrolled in our practicum course STAT 551 (Statistical Consulting). Students in this course have already completed STAT […]

Grades for SPHA 562 posted

The grades for SPHA 562 have been posted and students can now login to the Student Service Centre to view their grades. Please note the following message from the instructor, Zulie Sachedina: “Please advise the students that I will be in my office tomorrow morning between 9:30 to 11:00 and if they want to discuss […]

Dr. Michael Brauer appointed to the CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health Advisory Board

The Institute of Population and Public Health’s (IPPH) Advisory Board includes a diverse group of national and international representatives of the public, private and non-profit sectors, including the research community and health practitioners.

PhD student Elaine Fuertes wins the Best Abstract Award in Basel, Switzerland

Her abstract was entitled: A Global Analysis of Associations Between Climate, Vegetation And Intermittent And Persistent Rhinitis Prevalence.”

SPPH PhD student Lyndsay O’Hara receives IDRC Doctoral Research Award

SPPH PhD student and Liu Institute Scholar, Lyndsay O’Hara, receives IDRC Doctoral Research Award

MHA students invited to Health Interprofessional Mixer

MHA students are invited to take part in the Health Interprofessional Mixer on Monday, Sep. 9 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The event will be held at the Life Sciences Centre at UBC’s Vancouver campus and is a valuable educational opportunity to interact with other health disciplines and learn about the importance of collaboration […]