Welcoming Our New Faculty Members: Dean Regier and Kirsten Marchand
CHSPR is pleased to announce that Drs. Dean Regier and Kirsten Marchand are joining CHSPR as core faculty members, as of July 2025.
Dr. Daniel Vigo Honoured with 2025 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award
Dr. Daniel Vigo, Associate Professor at SPPH, has been awarded the 2025 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Service to the University and Community
SPPH students receive Best Student Oral Presentation Awards at the 2025 Canadian Association on Research on Work and Health (CARWH) Conference in Ottawa
Chizitara Nkwopara, a recent MSc OEH graduate, and Harman Sandhu, a current MSc OEH student, received the Best Student Oral Presentation Awards at this year’s national event.
An innovative leader in Indigenous health and surgical practice
Dr. Nadine R. Caron named 2025 inductee into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Unlocking the Potential of Health Administrative Data: Advanced Methods for Causal Inference and Prediction in Multiple Sclerosis
Presentation: Unlocking the Potential of Health Administrative Data: Advanced Methods for Causal Inference and Prediction in Multiple Sclerosis Date and Time: Friday, June 27 from 9-10 AM (PDT) Location In-person: B104, School of Population and Public Health, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3 Online: Zoom If attending on Zoom, please register using the link below […]
Indigenous History Month: See what’s happening at UBC
June commemorates Indigenous History Month in Canada
Celebrating UBC SPPH spring 2025 graduates
The School of Population and Public Health hosts reception to congratulate newest grads
SPPH Seminar: Freedom and the Ethics of Promoting Plant-Based Foods in University Food Services
Dr. Daniel Steel will be giving a presentation on Friday, May 23 from 9-10 AM (PDT).
UBC School of Population and Public Health Expands Global Partnerships with Thammasat University and York University
The University of British Columbia’s School of Population and Public Health (UBC SPPH) has signed two new Statements of Cooperation (SoC) with leading institutions in Thailand and Canada, marking another step forward in its global health engagement.
UBC MHA student Yaara Nouri receives 2025 Robert Wood Johnson Award for her contributions to health services management
The Canadian College of Health Leaders and Johnson & Johnson MedTech are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Robert Wood Johnson Awards.
International Day of Mourning: Remembering Those Lost to Workplace Incidents
Each year on April 28th, we observe the International Day of Mourning (also known as Workers’ Memorial Day) to honor workers who have lost their lives, been injured, or fallen ill due to workplace incidents.
Support for those impacted by the tragedy at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival
On April 26, a senseless attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver left at least 11 people dead and injured many others. It is shocking that a tragedy of this scale and violence could happen right here in our city.
SPPH Seminar: The ASPIRE program: Lessons from Two Decades of Global Health Research
Dr.Gina Ogilvie and Nadia Mithani will be giving a presentation on Friday, April 25 from 9-10 AM on Lessons from Two Decades of Global Health Research.
Drs. Patti Janssen and Martin Guhn leading interdisciplinary research clusters
UBC SPPH researchers Patti Janssen and Martin Guhn are among the recipients of new funding to help address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges through interdisciplinary collaborations.
UBC Launches Innovative Master of Global Health Program to Address Worldwide Health Challenges
The University of British Columbia’s School of Population and Public Health is proud to announce the launch of its Master of Global Health (MGH) program, western Canada’s only standalone professional global health graduate program.
More than Human: Partnerships and Pathways for a Healthier Planet
Dr. Kaylee Byers will be giving a presentation for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Global Environmental Health on Monday, April 14th.
Enhancing climate change resilience and household nutrition for health in sub-Saharan Africa
You are invited! Dr. Daniel Amoak will be giving a presentation for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Global Environmental Health in the School of Population and Public Health on Monday, April 10 at 10-11 AM (PDT).
Pathogens, people and power: from diarrhea reductionism to transformative Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
You are invited! Dr. Sarah Dickin will be giving a presentation for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Global Environmental Health in the School of Population and Public Health.
Celebrating the International Women’s Day 2025
International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8 to recognize and celebrate cis and trans women’s achievements, challenge biases, and reflect on and advance efforts towards greater gender equality.
Book Launch: Effective Pandemic Response: Linking Evidence, Intervention, Politics, Organization, and Governance with Drs. Peter Berman and David Patrick
Join us for an engaging discussion on global health preparedness and response at the launch of Effective Pandemic Response: Linking Evidence, Intervention, Politics, Organization, and Governance.
The psychosocial dimension of environmental shocks: Findings and methodological adaptation for low- and middle-income countries
Dr. Ilan Cerna-Turoff will be giving a presentation for the position of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Global Environmental Health in the School of Population and Public Health on Wednesday, March 12 at 10-11 AM (PST).
Let kindness grow — Pink Shirt Day is on February 26
The School of Population and Public Health encourages you to join this Pink Shirt Day 2025, and support this year’s theme “Let Kindness Grow”.
Celebrate π (Pie) Day at SPPH!
Join us on March 14th in the SPPH Lobby at 2PM for π (Pie) Day!
Medicine, Colonialism, and Historical Complexity.
Over the past few centuries, European colonization of different parts of the world gradually changed the ways in which people everywhere theorized and practiced healthcare.
Meet our Alumni: Mahdieh Bazyari, Safety Health and Environmental Manager at Unilever
Read to learn about Bazyari’s background, public health aspirations, and her reasons for selecting UBC’s MSc OEH Program.
Meet UBC SPPH’s new faculty – Ana Komparic
The School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia welcomes Dr. Ana Komparic, Assistant Professor of Public Health and Applied Ethics.
UBC Public Health researchers transforming evidence into impact with 2024 Health Research BC funding
Four projects led by researchers at SPPH have received new funding from Michael Smith Health Research BC through the 2024 Convening & Collaborating program.
Meet SPPH student winner for best in-person poster at the Canadian Conference on Global Health
This year’s conference theme focused on the poly-crisis encompassing the multifaceted problems of conflict, climate change, governance and COVID-19 that affect the planet and our health and well-being to highlight the importance of connection, collaboration and multi-level integration.
Meet SPPH REDI Leader: Adrienne Toye
In this REDI Leader spotlight, we speak with Adrienne Toye, Strategic Communications Lead of the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) as well as the Chair of HELP’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIA) Committee.
UBC Population and Public Health students receive Canadian Graduate Scholarships and Doctoral Fellowships
These awards recognize and support the next generation of researchers at UBC and across Canada funding their work for the 2024/25 academic year.
Four SPPH doctoral students named UBC Public Scholars
Since 2015, UBC’s Public Scholars Initiative (PSI) has been supporting UBC doctoral students whose research extends beyond traditional approaches to address complex challenges facing the public.
New book on cancer prevention edited by Trevor Dummer
Through a series of geographically diverse case studies, the book examines cancer risk factors, such as exposure to environmental carcinogens, access to screening services, and cancer prevention policies, actions and initiatives.
World Mental Health Day – October 10
This year’s theme “Mental Health at Work” is about the vital connection between mental health and work.
Dr. Silvia Stringhini honoured with Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar award
In the next 5 years, Dr. Stringhini’s research program will analyze data from population cohorts of different ages to understand the influence of social and economic environments on developmental and aging trajectories from early life to old age.
Celebrating postdocs: Meet the researchers shaping the future of public health
This National Postdoc Appreciation Week (September 16-20), we proudly recognize the invaluable contributions of postdoctoral scholars at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health (SPPH). These researchers are at the forefront of advancing knowledge in public health. This week, we feature two exceptional scholars, Dr. Ingrid Jarvis and Dr. Randip Gill, whose work is tackling […]
Dr. Mariana Brussoni receives Faculty of Medicine Award for Service to the University and Community
Congratulations to Dr. Mariana Brussoni, recipient of the Award for Service to the University and Community from the Faculty of Medicine! This award recognizes significant contributions to local, national or international communities aimed at improved health outcomes of the population. Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, […]
Dr. Gina Ogilvie awarded funding for her groundbreaking research studies on cervical cancer
Dr. Gina Ogilvie, a Professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, is leading a project on cervical cancer that has recently been awarded a Translational Grant of $800,000 from the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The project, titled “Developing new methods of cervical cancer screening with improved accuracy”, will evaluate the role of […]
Back to School 2024: Welcome to the new academic year
As we embark on a new academic year, we are thrilled to welcome both new and returning students to the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) at the University of British Columbia. Under the guidance of Dr. Aslam Anis, our Director, we are reminded of the importance of the work we do and the values […]
Dr. Gina Ogilvie elected to the Royal Society of Canada for 2024
Dr. Gina Ogilvie, a Professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, has been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as part of the RSC College’s 2024 cohort. Gina Ogilvie is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the Global Control of HPV (human papillomavirus)-Related Disease and Cancer at the University of British […]
Dr. Aslam Anis appointed Director of School of Population and Public Health
A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and Vice-President of Health, University of British Columbia I am pleased to announce that Dr. Aslam Anis has been appointed Director, School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), effective to June 30, 2029. Dr. Anis is a professor in SPPH, where he has served as […]
Dr. Devon Greyson receives inaugural Research Impact Award for societal contribution of Information Science
Dr. Devon Greyson, an assistant professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, receives inaugural Research Impact Award from the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T). Dr. Greyson is a leading expert in public health communications. They are the Applied Public Health Chair in “Building Trusted Population Health Information Systems and Intervention” at […]
Sarah Henderson promoted to Full Professor (Partner)
Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Henderson on her promotion to Full Professor (Partner), effective July 1, 2024! Sarah Henderson is a professor (partner) in the UBC School of Population and Public Health. She is also the scientific director of Environmental Health Services at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and of the National Collaborating Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH). […]
SPPH MPH Students won Canadian Evaluation Society Student Case Competition
Two teams of Master of Public Health students from the School of Population and Public Health reached the finals of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) Student Case Competition. They traveled with Coach Dr. Beth Snow to Fredericton, New Brunswick, to participate in the second round of the competition in May 2024. The teams were:Systems Thinking […]
SPPH Clinical Professor Naveed Janjua appointed as Director of UBC Centre for Disease Control
Dr. Naveed Janjua, a clinical professor at the UBC School of Population and Public Health, has been appointed as the Director of UBC Centre for Disease Control (CDC) from June 1, 2024 to August 31, 2029. Dr. Naveed Janjua is an epidemiologist and the executive director of Data and Analytic Services at BC Centre for Disease Control […]
Trans Day of Visibility: Sunday, March 31, 2024
March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility, an important date for us to come together to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members, but also to reflect on how we can all contribute to inclusion. As a school, we have a responsibility to research and produce information that can guide public discourse and […]
SPPH Spotlight: Protecting our future health
UBC researchers are on a mission to understand how biological, social, and environmental factors interact to make us more susceptible to climate change. Their findings could hold the key to better health for everyone — starting with our most at-risk communities. A few summers ago, during British Columbia’s worst-ever wildfire season, Dr. Sarah Henderson began […]
Job Opportunity: full-time faculty position in Anti-Racism in Population and Public Health
The School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites all eligible candidates to apply for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Anti-Racism in Population and Public Health. Tier 2 Chairs are five-year positions, renewable once, intended for exceptional emerging scholars who have the potential to lead in […]
Job Opportunity: full-time faculty position in Translational Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia (UBC), invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Translational Medicine in the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH). The successful candidate will be eligible to hold a full-time appointment at the rank of Professor (tenure). The position will be based in the SPPH building at […]
Celebrating Pride Month and Indigenous History Month 2023
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize the tragic legacy and ongoing impacts of the residential school system for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada. As we continue the work to recognize and accept the reality of Canada’s colonial history, consider joining the following activities […]
Celebrating SPPH’s Remarkable Spring Graduates
In a heartfelt celebration, the UBC School of Population and Public Health extends its warmest congratulations to this year’s spring graduates. We are immensely proud of their unwavering determination, tireless efforts, and commitment to excellence, which have made a lasting impact on their academic journey. As we reflect on their accomplishments, our admiration for their […]