Three SPPH students are reimagining their PhD through the Public Scholars Initiative
Starting its fifth year, UBC’s award-winning scholarship program continues to encourage and support doctoral students from all disciplines across UBC.
2019 Friedman Award for Scholars in Health
Federico Andrade Rivas, a PhD student in SPPH, is among the 2019 recipients of the Friedman Award for Scholars in Health.
Three SPPH Students Win Friedman Awards for Scholars in Health
Congratulations to SPPH students Anita Minh, Ashleigh Rich, and Christina Luong on their selection as winners of the Friedman Award for Scholars in Health.
Student Research: Looking into the risk of osteoarthritis after knee injuries
Allison Ezzat’s research will examine physical activity and health outcomes in female adolescents one to two years after ACL injury.
Student Research: Integrating therapy for stimulant use with treatment for long-term opioid-dependence
School of Population and Public Health doctoral candidate and 2017 Killam Doctoral Award winner Heather Palis is working on an innovative solution to the opioid overdose crisis. Credit: Providence Health Care
Student Research: Evaluating a new way to improve care for newborns and children in Rwanda
Celestin Hategeka has been involved in keeping children healthy in Rwanda since he was seven years old.
Student Research: Identifying cancer trends in Northern Canada
Despite cancer being the leading cause of death in Canada, it is still incompletely described in the Yukon and other territories in Northern Canada.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual Canadians report higher rates of mental health issues
“There is growing evidence that being the target of micro-aggressions in the form of daily slurs or prejudiced comments can be psychologically damaging.” Photo: Alessandra / Flickr CC 2.0