Health data, privacy, and how the field of public health ethics can guide improved COVID-19 policy
As jurisdictions around the globe struggle to control the spread of COVID-19, challenges have emerged collecting data on where and how the virus is spreading and managing how that data is used. For Dr. Anita Ho, a bioethicist at the University of British Columbia’s School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) and Recover and […]
CEIH Recruitment – Nash
Community-engaged cancer research with Alaska Native people
January 15, 2021 1pm-2pm
CEIH Interview Candidates
This page provides information with regards to the candidates that are applying for a new position of Assistant Professor in Indigenous Health Services Research at the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health at the School of Population and Public Health. Below are the candidates and the websites associated to each interview containing both the link […]
‘In Plain Sight’ Report: Systemic Racism in B.C. Healthcare
As a School and community, we must work to address the systemic racism affecting Indigenous peoples and other racialized groups within our institutions, health care, and society to build a future with better health for all.
Congratulations to Dr. Kim Schonert-Reichl
The School of Population and Public Health would like to congratulate Dr. Kim Schonert-Reichl, one of North America’s top applied developmental psychologists and a renowned expert in the area of social and emotional learning, or SEL, for her new appointment as the next NoVo Foundation Endowed Chair of Social and Emotional Learning at the University […]
CEIH Recruitment – Wylie
Engaging for Change: Building Culturally Safe Care through Indigenous Narratives
December 16, 2020 1pm-2pm
Canadian Collaboration for Prison Health and Education’s Shifting Focus Exhibit
The photo exhibit features men who have experienced incarceration, challenging the stigma associated with trauma, incarceration, and substance use.
CEIH Recruitment – Pollock
Place-based knowledge in Indigenous health and rural health services. Join us for the public seminar on Wed, Dec 9 at 1pm PST
BC Covid 19 Symposium
While British Columbia’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in better public health outcomes than in many jurisdictions, the long-term psychological, socio-economic, and health impacts remain unknown. In September 2020, over 80 BC researchers, administrators, funders, and patient representatives came together to organize a virtual COVID-19 Symposium to raise awareness of the […]
Shared Approaches to Indigenous Health Services Research
Shared Approaches to Indigenous Health Services Research
Graduate Program Information Sessions
Join us on our next online information session to learn more about the SPPH graduate programs. Next info session: Wednesday, December 9 and Friday, December 11
Congratulations SPPH Graduates!
Congratulations to all SPPH Fall 2020 graduates!
Voicing Silent Genomes
Genomic information is used in medical research and in making decisions about health care treatment. Despite the importance of having genomic information that is specific to the population, there has been a paucity of genomic research done with Indigenous populations in Canada, affecting the ability of health care providers to make informed decisions and exacerbating […]
MPH Practicum Awardees
Check out the four awardees for their outstanding presentation and their work at the Practicum Showcase
SPPH Faculty Members to Help Lead CanPath’s National COVID-19 Seroprevalence Study
Two faculty members at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), Drs. Trevor Dummer and Parveen Bhatti, are helping to lead a national COVID-19 seroprevalence study with the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (CanPath). The study is receiving an investment of $1.9 million through Canada’s COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF). Dr. Trevor Dummer, an […]
The Crichton Health Systems and Policy Learning Fund
The Crichton Health Systems and Policy Learning Fund is a new fund created in honour of Dr. Crichton and her immense contributions to the wellbeing of Canadians. The fund will honour Dr. Crichton’s commitment to improve BC and Canada’s healthcare systems. It will help the School of Population and Public Health fund an annual prize […]
Spotlight on Staff: Michaela Butler
In this edition of Spotlight on Staff we present Michaela Butler.
New research comparing HIV medications set to change international recommendations
The WHO-funded study shows that dolutegravir is the optimal choice for first-line treatment of HIV.
2020 Policy Salon
Please join us for the 2020 Policy Salon on October 2: Co-hosted by SPPH and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs.
Spotlight on Staff: Devon Reed
One of the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH)’s greatest assets is the people that support important research and facilitate the education of health leaders. In this new series, we will be featuring some of our incredible staff so you can get to know them better and learn about their impressive backgrounds. Devon […]
The Social Determinants of Following Public Health Advice
SPPH faculty on who is able to follow COVID-19 advice, and the importance of supporting those facing social and economic barriers
Spotlight on Staff: Kaitlyn Shannon
Get to know SPPH’s Senior Education Manager, Kaitlyn Shannon
Martin Guhn Appointed: Interim Director, HELP
Dr. Martin Guhn has been appointed as the Interim Director for HELP. Congratulations Dr. Guhn!
Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and the Ethics of Passive Surveillance in Health
Dr. Anita Ho on the ethical considerations of AI, big data, and surveillance in contact tracing.
Dr. Trevor Dummer collaborates on national COVID-19 project
SPPH’s Dr. Trevor Dummer is one of the scientists leading a nation-wide COVID-19 population research initiative with a $2.1 million CIHR grant.
Improving mental health from home
A project by two faculty members at the School of Population and Public Health (SPPH) aims to address the challenges of isolation, by reviewing existing research and resources in order to identify ways individuals can support their mental health at home.
July 5, 2020– More on Summer! and this past week’s anniversaries
Dear SPPH Community, Can you believe it’s already July? With the province in “Phase 3”, I’m sure we’re all looking forward to taking some well-earned down time, enjoying family and friends (safely, calmly, kindly), and exploring close to home. Summer should be warming us, although this last week of “Juneuary” had me wondering! […]
Meet Our Graduates: Harjot Bedi, MHSc
Meet Harjot Bedi, Master of Health Science graduate. Harjot is also an MD graduate and an Internal Medicine Resident. What motivated you to apply for the MHSc program? I have been interested in epidemiology and public health, and the UBC MHSc program seemed to allow the perfect balance of both of those fields, with […]
Dr. Chris Lovato Appointed: Vice Dean, Academic
Congratulations to Dr. Chris Lovato for her appointment as Vice Dean, Academic!
Workplace policy challenges during COVID-19
SPPH Professors and PWHS Co-Directors Dr. Chris McLeod and Dr. Mieke Koehoorn on the research and policy challenges of working from home, paid sick leave, and workplace issues during COVID-19.
The Inequity of Isolation
SPPH Faculty members and a UBC Clinical Psychologist talk about the health risks associated with isolation and how distancing is affecting all of us to varying degrees and in different ways.
Meet Our Graduates: Ehsan Hemmativaghef, MSc OEH
Meet Ehsan Hemmativaghef, Master of Sciencee in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene graduate. Ehsan studied Health, Safety and Environment at University of Tehran and worked as Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Supervisor with the multinational company SGS prior to joining SPPH in September 2018. What motivated you to apply for the OEH program? UBC is […]
COVID-19 Research at SPPH
Find out how SPPH students and researchers are fighting COVID19.
Causal Inference from Large, Real-world and Complex Healthcare Data in the Era of Data Science
SCHEDULE Presentation: May 6 2020, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Where: Zoom Meeting Presentation Survey: Link Here ABSTRACT Real-world data (RWD) gathered during the routine clinical practice in the form of electronic health records, health claims databases, clinical records, and disease-specific registries can help fill the knowledge gap between clinical trials and clinical practice. In the presence of known […]
Messages to SPPH Community Regarding COVID-19
Check this page for any new updates on the situation.
Leaving prison during the COVID-19 and overdose public health emergencies
SPPH PhD student Kate McLeod and Adjunct Faculty Dr. Ruth Elwood Martin published a blog post in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) this week, discussing the risks posed to individuals released from incarceration during the COVID-19 pandemic. The blog post follows a recent study on the value of Unlocking the Gates (UTG), a program that connects […]
The Impact of Presenteeism in the Workplace Due to Illness or Caregiving
Health problems can drastically affect one’s ability to work productively and perform at full capacity. From the general flu, to poor mental health, to cardiovascular disease, patients are often forced to take sick leaves or even stop working entirely, which can place significant financial and social burdens on their daily lives. When patients show up […]
SPPH 410
Syllabus. By collaborating interprofessionally, each student team will identify and research a critical public health issue, and develop a detailed practical and effective intervention. Restricted to Undergraduate students.
Bridging gaps in health care access with technology and innovation
From pharmaceutical vending machines to reaching your doctor by text message, SPPH researchers are finding technological solutions to overcome barriers to health care access at home and abroad.
2nd Annual Global Health Conference 2020: Role of health care workers in a resilient and robust health workforce
This year’s Global Health Conference brought global health researchers, students, and organizations together to discuss the next steps in achieving a robust health workforce. Held on January 22 2020, this half-day event was hosted by UBC’S School of Population and Public Health and Center of International Child Health (CICH) at BC Children’s Hospital and held […]
Dr. Michael Law awarded Aaka Pande and Sumit Majumdar Memorial Award from the Harvard School of Medicine
Associate Professor Dr. Michael Law was awarded the inaugural Aaka Pande and Sumit Majumdar Memorial Award from the Harvard School of Medicine for his work evaluating B.C. Fair Pharmacare and his contributions to health policy.
In Memoriam: David Sterling
The School of Population and Public Health is sad to announce the passing of Dr. David Sterling. David had recently retired to British Columbia following an illustrious academic career at the University of Northern Texas (https://www.unthsc.edu/school-of-public-health/dr-david-sterling/). He was generously donating his precious retirement time to teach students in the MSc(OEH) degree program. Although David’s time […]
Congratulations to Kim McGrail and Rosemin Kassam on their new Appointments with UBC Health
Dr. McGrail has been announced as the New Director of Research for UBC Health, while Dr. Kassam has been confirmed as the New Director of Research for UBC Health.
TrueNTH: Peer Support for Men with Prostate Cancer
Dr. Arminee Kazanjian at the School of Population and Public Health addresses the unique needs of men living with prostate cancer in her one-on-one peer support program, the TrueNTH (True North) Peer Navigation Solution.
Helping hands, thriving families
Prof. Patti Janssen was featured by Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies for her extensive work in prenatal education and improving health outcomes in mothers & children in BC and worldwide. To read more about this publication, please click on this link.
Dr. Nadine Caron named founding First Nations Health Authority Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC
Dr. Nadine Caron, co-Director of the SPPH Centre for Indigenous Health and Canada’s first female First Nations general surgeon, has been appointed to a newly created UBC position dedicated to improving cancer outcomes and wellness among Indigenous peoples.
Alumni Profile: Major Heath Robson
The MHA set me up for success in my current role as the Primary Care Network Manager with the Canadian Forces.
When Antibiotics Fail
The report estimates that resistant bacterial infections were responsible for over 14,000 deaths in Canada in 2018, with around 26% of bacterial infections currently resistant to first-line antimicrobials. Those with weaker immune systems and/or pre-existing medical conditions are most susceptible to AMR exposure and developing resistant infections. The Panel asserts that action must be taken to protect vulnerable populations, including socially marginalized groups, those living in poverty, the homeless, and people with substance use disorders.