UBC SPPH researchers awarded $5 million through CIHR Project Grants
UBC School of Population and Public Health researchers have been awarded $5 million in federal funding to lead critical health research aimed at improving the lives of people across B.C., Canada and the world.
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.
Celebrate π (Pie) Day at SPPH!
Join us on March 14th in the SPPH Lobby at 2PM for π (Pie) Day!
Gathering Together: Indigenous Student Dinner hosted by Indigenous Leaders at PHSA/BCCDC and UBC SPPH
On January 20, the Indigenous Leaders at PHSA/BCCDC and UBC SPPH hosted its inaugural Gathering Together: Indigenous Student Dinner at the UBC Medical Student and Alumni Centre.
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Explore events and resources at UBC to learn, engage and celebrate.
Meet our Alumni: Jessica Wakeling, Director, Clinical Operations, Fraser Health Authority
She says the Master of Health Administration helped her transition to a career in management.
Dr. Jason Sutherland appointed Director, Centre for Health Services & Policy Research
Dr. Jason Sutherland has been appointed Director, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, effective to October 31, 2029.
SPPH Seminar Series: Preventing Childhood Asthma and Allergy: The Neglected Impacts of Antibiotic Stewardship and Human Milk Exposure in Infants
Preventing Childhood Asthma and Allergy: The Neglected Impacts of Antibiotic Stewardship and Human Milk Exposure in Infants.
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.
Dr. Gina Ogilvie elected to Royal Society of Canada
Congratulations to Dr. Gina Ogilvie, a Professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, on her induction into the esteemed Royal Society of Canada as part of the RSC College’s 2024 cohort!
Holiday message from Dr. Aslam Anis, Director of SPPH
As we prepare to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the winter break, I want to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt congratulations and deep gratitude to our community.
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.
Congratulations to all SPPH’s 2024 fall graduates!
The School of Population and Public Health extends a heartfelt congratulations to our fall graduates on the completion of their degree from UBC!
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.
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.