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SPPH researchers are among the recipients of new funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

Children born to mothers with congenital heart disease are more likely to experience developmental challenges by the time they start school, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden.

The one-day, in-person event will showcase trainee-led research spanning cancer risk reduction, early detection, survivorship, and equitable approaches to cancer prevention and care.

On June 2, 2026, the UBC Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Office hosted its annual Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony.

On June 11, faculty and instructors from SPPH gathered for the annual Preparing for Teaching workshop and Instructor Appreciation BBQ.

“Keeping children safe means letting them take risks,” said Dr. Mariana Brussoni.

The annual award recognizes a trainee (student, resident or post-doc) at SPPH who has published or presented the most impactful scholarly work in the previous 12 months on a topic related to health services and systems. Congratulations, Jackson!

SPPH was pleased to welcome colleagues to a special roundtable discussion featuring Nancy Hamzawi, President of the Public Health Agency of Canada last week.

SPPH has been awarded $494,500 CAD from the Government of Canada to advance research, education, and collaborative partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region.

February is Black History Month. To mark this occasion, we reached out to the SPPH community to learn what Black History Month means to them.

We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of SPPH researchers who have been awarded funding from the CIHR as part of the Fall 2025 Project Grant and Priority Announcement competitions.

In December 2025, SPPH participated in Mahidol University International Partnerships Week in Thailand.

SPPH Research Seminar Series: Join us on February 27, from 12-1 PM. Click to RSVP and learn more!

BC Cancer Research Seminar Series & SPPH present a seminar on the genetic epidemiology of cancer with Dr. Sara Lindstroem on Jan. 26 from 12-1 PM.

Join us on January 23, from 12:00–1:00 PM, in Room B104, 2206 East Mall, or via Zoom, to hear their outstanding research presentations.

Several members of the School of Population and Public Health community have been awarded CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grants this year, supporting innovative work that advances public health, health policy, and global health equity.

On this World AIDS Day, we want to spotlight a groundbreaking initiative from UBC: a new research project aimed at bringing British Columbia one step closer to ending HIV transmission for good.

SPPH is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Gina Ogilvie as the inaugural Division Head of Global and Environmental Health, effective November 1, 2025.

SPPH faculty secured nearly $5 million in funding to lead diverse and impactful research initiatives addressing urgent health challenges facing Canadians.

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.