Dr. Michael Brauer is first recipient of the Bastable-Potts Asthma Research Prize
Dr. Brauer will receive both the Bastable-Potts Asthma Research Prize and one of three For Life and Breath Innovation Awards, given by the Asthma Society of Canada (ASC).
MSc OEH student Rachel Cliff wins 2014 Vancouver Sun Run
Rachel Cliff was looking for a win in her first ever Sun Run race, and she succeeded. Photo: Lyle Stafford, Official Vancouver Sun Run Photographer
Dr. Richard Stanwick wins the George Elliot Award for lifetime contribution to public health
Dr. Richard Stanwick receives the George Elliot Award for lifetime contribution to public health from SPPH’s Dr. Marcus Lem (photo credit: Dr. John Blatherwick)
Dr. Murray Fyfe wins prestigious James M. Robinson Award
Dr Murray Fyfe receives the James M. Robinson Award for significant contributions to public health from SPPH’s Dr. Marcus Lem (photo credit: Dr. John Blatherwick)
World policy-makers cite UBC-CFRI research in approving fewer HPV vaccine doses
The WHO and European Community have endorsed two doses, which is likely to boost usage.
World Health Day: Tiny bugs, big health threat
Mosquitoes can spread diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and West Nile Virus. Photo: James Gathany, CDC.
Cooking class study seeks to increase health outcomes for prostate cancer survivors and their partners
Funding from the Canadian Cancer Society supports a study aimed at increasing health for prostate cancer survivors through an innovative cooking class intervention.
Students win in Round 1 of Canadian Evaluation Society annual Case Competition
SPPH students Jackie Siegel, Zahra Remtulla, Petra Lolic, Laura Ball, and Crystal Sun form team which will compete in finals in June.
Less exam stress with Lola
Sign up for a pet therapy program for SPPH students only. Sessions happen on Wednesday, April 9th, from 9:30 am until 11:30 am.