News
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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In Memoriam: David Sterling
The School of Population and Public Health is sad to announce the passing of Dr. David Sterling. David had recently… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
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Helping hands, thriving families
Prof. Patti Janssen was featured by Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies for her extensive work in prenatal education and… Read More
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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… Read More
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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… Read More
