SPPH 681B: Knowledge Based Medicine
This course will explore the role of epidemiologic methods in medical research and the role of such research in supporting the knowledge-based practice of clinical and community medicine. The content of the course will follow the writings of Professor Miettinen, as presented in his recent texts. Students will be introduced to the role of epidemiologic […]
SPPH681A: Causal Inference in Public Health Sciences
The purpose of the course is to develop competency in applying causal inference methodology to observational data. The offering addresses a recognized need for a graduate-level course that links concepts and practical skills for making causal inference in epidemiology, health services research, and studies in occupational and environmental health. Students will be able to produce […]
SPPH 581R Pediatric Nutrition and Public Health
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” ~ Hippocrates Malnutrition during childhood, which encompasses both under and over nutrition, has a profound impact on the long-term health of populations. This course will serve as an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nutrition with a particular emphasis on maternal-fetal aspects, infancy through adolescence. […]
SPPH 581T Science, Values, and Public Policy
This course examines central philosophical issues generated from the intersection of science, human values, and public welfare. Examples include public participation in science, special-interest science, and neglected diseases. A successful student in this course will: Gain knowledge of major positions, arguments, and approaches in the field of socially relevant philosophy of science. Improve critical reasoning […]
Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) wins 2015 Carol Matusicky Distinguished Service to Families Award
Dr. Paul Kershaw with the award, accepted on behalf of HELP, with nominator Joseph Dunn of Success By 6 BC. Credit: HELP
Congratulations to CIHR Foundation, PHSI and Operating grant recipients
These highly competitive rounds of funding has resulted in the several grants being awarded to SPPH faculty and researchers.
Screening in pregnancy key to eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission
Canada has almost eliminated mother-to-child HIV transmission, known as vertical transmission.
Integrated health care model transforms HIV treatment in South Africa
Providing HIV care at local health clinics in South Africa has led to a massive increase in the number of people there receiving vital treatment. Photo credit: Angeli Rawat
MSc/PhD candidate Pauline Voon wins Dr. Dorothy J Kergin Fellowship Award
Pauline, who is supervised by Dr. Jane Buxton and Dr. Thomas Kerr, began the MSc program at SPPH in September 2014, and will be transferring into the PhD program this coming September.
Helping children get the protein they need
SPPH Assistant Professor and CRFI Scientist, Dr. Rajavel Elango, was invited to take part in a FAO Working Group to identify the best methods for measuring protein quality in human foods. Note: Links to off-site article Photo: USDA/Flickr
