Vehicle air pollution and public health do not mix well: World Bank Study
Dr. Michael Brauer provided insights the global disease burden caused by vehicle air pollution. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
Dr. Jane Buxton wins UBC Killam Teaching Prize
Dr. Jane Buxton receives UBC’s most prestigious teaching award in recognition of her long history of teaching excellence and leadership.
K.S. Joseph receives Mentoring Award
K.S. Joseph received the 2014 Mentoring Award from the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research (SPER).
Graduation class of 2014
Congratulations to the SPPH graduating class of Spring 2014. See Graduation tea photos. Photo: Stefan Mladenovic
Opening doors to better Indigenous health
Dr. Nadine Caron, the first Indigenous woman to graduate from UBC with a medical degree, is the co-director of the new Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health.
New Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health launched at UBC
The School of Population and Public Health will serve as the home of the UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health. Photo: Martin Dee
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)