THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
School of Population and Public Health
Faculty of Medicine
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All Members
Professors
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
Lecturers
Instructors
Research Associates
Aslam Anis
Professor and Director pro tem; Director, Center for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences (CHÉOS);
604–806–8712
aslam.anis@ubc.ca
588-1081 Burrard St Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6
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Extensive Study in Canada to Assess COVID-19 Vaccine Immune Responses and
Anne Gadermann
Assistant Professor Scientist, Centre for Health Evaluation & Outcome Sciences PhD
604–827–1560
anne.gadermann@ubc.ca
The Human Early Learning Partnership Suite 440, 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
My research focuses on the social determinants of mental health and well-being
Devon Greyson
Assistant Professor BA (Hons), MLIS, PhD
devon.greyson@ubc.ca
Devon Greyson’s research focuses on public health communication and the use of
Charlyn Black
Professor MD, ScD
604–822–6030
charlyn.black@ubc.ca
charlyn.black@ubc.ca
Dr. Black is a Professor in the School of Population and Public
Erica Frank
Professor Canada Research Chair in Preventive Medicine and Population Health Founder/Inventor and Re
604–822–2772
erica.frank@ubc.ca
2206, East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Erica Frank, MD, MPH, FACPM is a Professor in the School of
Arminee Kazanjian
Professor DrSoc
604–822–4618
arminee.kazanjian@ubc.ca
2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
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Unique cancer support program to launch
Dr. Arminée Kazanjian, is Professor,
Chris Lovato
Professor,, School of Population and Public Health BA (Psychology), MA (Program Evaluatio
604–822–9251
chris.lovato@ubc.ca
Rm 163, 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
I am a Professor in the School of Population & Public Health
Amee Manges
Professor MPH, PhD
604–822–9203
amee.manges@ubc.ca
137-2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
We ask questions about how communities of microorganisms that normally live within
Craig Mitton
Associate Director, Partnerships and Community Engagement Professor PhD
604–875–4111
craig.mitton@ubc.ca
Dr. Mitton’s research is focused on the application of health economics to
David Patrick
Professor Medical Epidemiology Lead for Antimicrobial Resistance, British Columbia Centre for Diseas
604–822–9462
david.patrick@ubc.ca
2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
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The real public health science behind the zombie apocalypse
Dr. Patrick
Boris Sobolev
Professor Canada Research Chair in Statistics and Modeling for Health Care Head, Division of Health
604–875–4558
boris.sobolev@ubc.ca
FL7, 828 West 10th Ave Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
This fall, SPPH continues to offer Causal Inference in Public Health Sciences,
Annalee Yassi
Professor Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Health and Capacity-Building MSc, MD, FRCPC
604–822–8952
annalee.yassi@ubc.ca
430 – 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
SPPH community helping to launch BC Global Health network
Dr. Annalee
Christopher McLeod
Associate Professor Head, Occupational and Environmental Health Division Co-Director, Partnership fo
604–822–0348
2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Twitter/ @mcleodcb1
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SPPH students win best presentation and poster at Cascadia conference
Research
Dean Regier
Associate Professor Scientist, Cancer Control Research, BC Cancer BA (High Hons), MA, PhD
604–675–8000
dean.regier@ubc.ca
675 W 10th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L3
Twitter/ @DeanRegier
Dr. Regier is a Senior Scientist within Cancer Control Research, BC Cancer,
David Silver
Associate Professor Director, W. Maurice Young Centre for Applied Ethics Faculty Associate, Departme
604–827–4462
david.silver@ubc.ca
Henry Angus 264 2053 Main Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
David Silver is Associate Professor and Director at the W. Maurice Young
Daniel Steel
Associate Professor BA, MA, PhD
778–919–7198
daniel.steel@ubc.ca
2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Dr. Daniel Steel, Associate Professor in the School of Population and Public
Chelsea Himsworth
Assistant Professor BC Regional Director, Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative Leader, Veterinary Sc
604–556–3150
chelsea.himsworth@gov.bc.ca
Animal Health Centre, British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture 1767 Angus Campbell Road Abbotsford, British Columbia V3G 2M3
Dr. Chelsea Himsworth received her DVM from the Western College of Veterinary
Ehsan Karim
Assistant Professor Scientist, Biostatistician, CHÉOS
604–682–2344
ehsan.karim@ubc.ca
588 – 1081 Burrard St. CHEOS / Saint Paul’s Hospital Vancouver, BC V6Z1Y6
Biography: Dr. M. Ehsan Karim is an Assistant Professor at the UBC
Brenda Poon
Assistant Professor PhD
604–822–3560
brenda.poon@ubc.ca
Dr. Brenda Poon, Assistant Professor, Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP), UBC, is
Caren Rose
Assistant Professor Senior Scientist Statistician, BC Centre for Disease Control PhD, MSc
604–707–2400
Caren.Rose@bccdc.ca
655 West 12th Avenue Vancouver,, BC V5Z 4R4
Dr. Caren Rose is a Senior Scientist at the British Columbia Centre
Daniel Vigo
Assistant Professor MD, Lic. Psych, DrPH
daniel.vigo@ubc.ca
Dr. Vigo is a psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, and public health specialist, originally
Barry Allan Forer
Research Associate Ph.D. (2009; Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology, UBC)
604–827–5782
barry.forer@ubc.ca
440 – 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Dr. Barry Forer is a research methodologist and statistician specializing in early
Esther Maas
Honorary Research Associate PhD (VU Amsterdam), MSc (VU Amsterdam), MSc (Maastricht University), BSc
esther.maas@ubc.ca
2206 East Mall; Suite 320; PWHS Vancouver, V6T 1Z3
Dr. Esther Maas is working as a postdoctoral research fellow at the
Chris Richardson
Research Associate Scientist, Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences PhD
604–827–4023
chris.richardson@ubc.ca
2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Dr. Richardson is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Population
Karen Bartlett
Professor Program Director, MSc OEH MSc, PhD
604–822–6019
karen.bartlett@ubc.ca
Rm 364, 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Dr. Bartlett is a Professor in the School of Population & Public
Mike Marin
Senior Instructor MSc Statistics, University of British Columbia , BSc Statistics and Economics, Yor
604–827–1596
mike.marin@ubc.ca
Room 263, 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
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Megan Donaldson
Research Associate
meghan.donaldson@ubc.ca
Meghan is a Research Associate at C2E2 and the Centre for Hip
Peter Berman
Professor M.Sc., Ph.D.
604 822 2772
peter.berman@ubc.ca
School of Population and Public Health 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3
Prof. Peter Berman (M.Sc, Ph.D) is a health economist with forty years
Michael Brauer
Professor British Columbia Lung Association Professorship ScD
604–822–9585
michael.brauer@ubc.ca
366A – 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
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Vancouver part of multi-million dollar Healthy Cities project
Consumer behaviour causing
Stirling Bryan
Professor Scientific Director, BC SUPPORT Unit PhD
604–875–4776
stirling.bryan@ubc.ca
701-828 West 10th Avenue Research Pavilion Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
Dr. Stirling Bryan is a health economist who has had extensive engagement
Michael Burgess
Professor Chair in Biomedical Ethics B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
250–807–8216
michael.burgess@ubc.ca
239 Reichwald Health Sciences 1088 Discovery Way Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
Burgess actively collaborates on the design and implementation of deliberative public engagement,
Jane Buxton
Professor Epidemiologist and harm reduction lead, BC Centre for Disease Control Public Health theme
604–827–4001
News
SPPH researchers part of $43 million CIHR funding
Vancouver Summer Program:
Susan Cox
Associate Professor Director, PhD and MSc Programs BA, MA, PhD
604–822–0536
susan.cox@ubc.ca
2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Susan Cox is an interdisciplinary health researcher with expertise in medical sociology,
Hugh Davies
Associate Director, Education Associate Professor Chair, MSc/PhD Admissions Committee Adjunct Profes
604–822–6777
hugh.davies@ubc.ca
360A 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC
Dr. Davies studies human exposure to hazardous chemicals and physical agents in
Patti Janssen
Professor BSN, MPH (Public Health), PhD (Epidemiology)
patti.janssen@ubc.ca
Rm 103, 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
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SPPH researchers part of teams to receive MSFHR Reach awards
Health
KS Joseph
Professor CIHR Applied Chair in Reproductive, Child and Youth Health (2012-2017) Associate Head of R
604–875–2000
ksjoseph@bcchr.ca
Rm C403, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Women’s Hospital of British Columbia 4500 Oak Street Vancouver, BC V6H3N1
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SPPH Faculty awarded six CIHR Project Grants, one Bridge Award
Fetal
Rosemin Kassam
Professor PharmD., Ph.D.
604–822–7181
rosemin.kassam@ubc.ca
Rm 265, 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Dr. Rosemin Kassam is a tenured Professor in the Faculty of Medicine,
Mieke Koehoorn
Professor Associate Director, Research Co-Director, Partnership for Work, Health and Safety PhD
604–822–5756
mieke.koehoorn@ubc.ca
2206 East Mall School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
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SPPH faculty and students win at 50th anniversary of Postgraduate
Jacek Kopec
Professor Head, Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health Practice MD, MSc, PhD
604–822–3081
jkopec@arthritisresearch.ca
Rm 273, 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Dr. Kopec is a professor in the School of Population and Public
Michael Law
Professor Canada Research Chair in Access to Medicines PhD
604–822–3514
michael.law@ubc.ca
201-2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
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Canadians giving up food, heat to pay for prescription drugs: UBC
Louise C. Masse
Professor Scientist Level 3, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute Phd
604–875–2000
lmasse@bcchr.ubc.ca
4480 Oak Street, Rm F508 Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4
Research Highlight: Investigating how children’s health behaviour changes when starting
Kimberlyn McGrail
Professor Faculty, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research Director of Research, UBC Health S
778–998–3821
kim.mcgrail@ubc.ca
201-2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
News
SPPH researchers part of $43 million CIHR funding
Older patients and
Steve Morgan
Professor PhD
604–822–7012
steve.morgan@ubc.ca
2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
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A lesson for Canada: Quebec pharmacare system creates winners and
Monika Naus
Professor
604–707–2540
monika.naus@bccdc.ca
Room 2079, 655 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 4R4
Monika Naus is the Medical Director of the Communicable Diseases & Immunization
Tim Oberlander
Professor
604–875–3570
toberlander@cw.bc.ca
BC Children’s Hospital F605, 4480 Oak Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4
News
SPPH researchers part of teams to receive MSFHR Reach awards
Dr. Tim
Gina Ogilvie
Professor Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Control of HPV related diseases and prevention Seni
Gina.Ogilvie@bccdc.ca
Rm. 427, 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Dr. Ogilvie is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Control
Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes
Professor PhD
eugenia@cheos.ubc.ca
My office at St. Paul’s Hospital: 588 – 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y6 My office at SPPH: 269 – 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z3
I obtained a degree in clinical psychology at the University of Cordoba
Martin Schechter
Professor Tier I Canada Research Chair in HIV/AIDS and Urban Population Health Director, MHSc Progra
604–822–9979
martin.schechter@ubc.ca
Room 295 – 2206 East Mall School of Population and Public Health, UBC Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
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Young Indigenous people who use drugs in BC 13 times more
Joel Singer
Professor Associate Director, MHSc Program PhD
604–806–8377
joel.singer@ubc.ca
588-1081 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6
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Research Highlight: Saving lives through interventions that address pre-eclampsia
I have been
Jerry Spiegel
Professor Co-Director, Global Health Research Program Professor, Liu Institute for Global Issues PhD
604–822–1398
jerry.spiegel@ubc.ca
Rm 430, 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
News
SPPH community helping to launch BC Global Health network
Dr. Spiegel
Patricia Spittal
Professor Head, Division of Health in Populations Interim Associate Director—Research, Centre for Ex
604–806–8779
spittal@sm.hivnet.ubc.ca
Rm 269, 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
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Young Indigenous people who use drugs in BC 13 times
Jason Sutherland
Professor Faculty, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research Program Head, Health Services and
jason.sutherland@ubc.ca
201 – 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Time to change how we pay for health care, together
Dr.
Nick Bansback
Associate Professor Director, Master of Health Administration PhD, MSc
604–827–5453
nick.bansback@ubc.ca
My research focuses on maximizing the value we obtain from health care.
Mariana Brussoni
Associate Professor PhD
604–875–3712
mbrussoni@bcchr.ubc.ca
F511 – 4480 Oak Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4
News
Indigenous people face higher risk of transportation injuries in British
Trevor Dummer
Associate Professor Canadian Cancer Society Chair in Cancer Primary Prevention Affiliated Scientist,
604–827–2708
trevor.dummer@ubc.ca
2206 East Mall Vancouver V6T 1Z3
Do men’s toenails contain clues about prostate cancer prevention?
Student
Rajavel Elango
Associate Professor PhD
778–986–8655
relango@bcchr.ubc.ca
Rm 170, 950 West 28th Ave BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4
The goal of my research program is to identify protein and amino
Mark Gilbert
Associate Professor (Partner) Applied Public Health Chair MD, MHSc, FRCPC
604–707–5619
mark.gilbert@bccdc.ca
655 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 4R4
Dr. Mark Gilbert is a settler of European descent and a public
Martin Guhn
Assistant Professor
604–827–5784
martin.guhn@ubc.ca
2206 East Mall 2206 East Mall, BC V6T1Z3
Dr. Martin Guhn is Assistant Professor at the Human Early Learning Partnership
Sarah Henderson
Associate Professor (Partner) Senior Scientist, Environmental Health Services, BC Centre for Disease
604–707–2449
sarah.henderson@bccdc.ca
Environmental Health Services, BC Centre for Disease Control 655 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 4R4
As the Senior Environmental Health Scientist at the British Columbia Centre for
Paul Kershaw
Associate Professor Founder, Generation Squeeze PhD
604–827–5393
paul.kershaw@ubc.ca
440 – 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Dr. Paul Kershaw is a tenured University of BC professor, public speaker,
Ying MacNab
Associate Professor PhD (Statistics), MSc (Statistics), BSc(Mathematics)
604–822–2772
ying.macnab@ubc.ca
2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T1Z3
Dr MacNab is an Associate Professor of Biostatistics in the UBC School for Population and
Hubert Wong
Professor and Director pro tem Director, CHEOS National Director, CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network S
604–806–8443
hubert.wong@ubc.ca
CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network 588 – 1081 Burrard St Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1Y6 Canada
I am a Biostatistician with appointments as a faculty member in the
Peter Hutchinson
Assistant Professor PhD
peter.hutchinson@ubc.ca
peter.hutchinson@ubc.ca
Peter Hutchinson’s research focuses on Indigenous health services utilizing Indigenous research methods
Rachel Murphy
604–822–1397
rachel.murphy@ubc.ca
Rm 167 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
SPPH researchers part of teams to receive MSFHR Reach awards
Eva Oberle
Assistant Professor PhD
604–827–4465
eva.oberle@ubc.ca
Suite 440, 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6R 1Z1
Programs that teach emotional intelligence in schools have lasting impact
Stress
Joseph Puyat
Assistant Professor Scientist, Centre for Health Evaluation & Outcome Sciences PhD, MSc, MA (Psychol
604–682–2344
jpuyat@cheos.ubc.ca
588 – 1081 Burrard St (Room 583A) St. Paul’s Hospital Vancouver, BC
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Half of patients with depression are inadequately treated
Dr. Puyat’s current
Veena Sriram
Assistant Professor MPH, PhD
veena.sriram@ubc.ca
Veena Sriram is an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the
Kate Weinberger
Assistant Professor PhD
kate.weinberger@ubc.ca
Dr. Kate Weinberger is an environmental epidemiologist with an interdisciplinary background in
Wei Zhang
Assistant Professor Associate Program Director, Master of Health Administration Program Head – Healt
604–806–9343
wzhang@cheos.ubc.ca
588-1081 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6
News
Back problems cost $621m in lost productivity
Dr. Wei Zhang is
Monique Gagne
Research Associate
School of Population and Public Health 2206 East Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Monique Gagne is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Population
Jennifer Lloyd
Research Associate
Robert Macpherson
Research Associate
robert.macpherson@ubc.ca
Robert is working with the Partnership for Work, Health and Safety in
Peter Hutchinson
Assistant Professor PhD
peter.hutchinson@ubc.ca
Peter Hutchinson’s research focuses on Indigenous health services utilizing Indigenous research methods