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WebYou have entered the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) internet hub for Global Health. We at UBC recognize the interdisciplinary nature of global health and the desire across all of our faculties to work collaboratively with our international partners in identifying solutions to reduce health disparities and strengthen health equity

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A New Vision for Planetary Health Global Health Hub

WebThe Lancet unveils it’s new Manifesto and Asks for Signatories. This manifesto for transforming public health calls for a social movement to support collective public health action at all levels of society.

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Global health 2035: a world converging within a generation

WebIn conjunction with the 20 th anniversary of the 1993 World Development Report, a Lancet Commission revisits the case for investing in health and has developed a new framework to guide global health progress through 2035.The commission includes some incredible global health minds including Gavin Yamey (UCSF Global Health Group Evidence to Policy …

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Public Health Global Health Hub

WebThe Global Health Research Program (GHRP) The Global Health Research Program is a unit in UBC’s School for Population and Public Health. The GHRP is an interdisciplinary unit consisting of experts in occupational health, epidemiology, health economics, law, medicine, and public health. With extensive experience in their respective fields

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Global Health Pillars Global Health Hub

WebThis page will link you to UBC’s five global health “pillars”. Within each of these pillars readers will find links to additional websites describing global health programs, training opportunities and projects across the UBC campus. This site is meant to create greater awareness of UBC’s global health engagements, facilitate networking, identify synergies …

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Interdisciplinary Global Health Hub

WebThe Liu Institute for Global Issues The Liu Institute conducts and facilitates research on global issues, mobilizing knowledge into solutions and policy. The Institute takes an interdisciplinary problem-solving approach to explore new ideas and ways of learning to catalyze innovative thinking and positive societal change. Its current focus is on …

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Zimbabwe – Canada Health Initiative Global Health Hub

WebDr. Ray Markham is a GP in Valemount BC but was born and grew up in Zimbabwe. He is establishing the Zimbabwe/Canada Health Improvement Initiative which intends to collaborate with local institutions in health service delivery.

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Basic Sciences Global Health Hub

WebBiomedical Engineering Mark Ansermino Research: Usability testing of a prototype Phone Oximeter with healthcare providers in high- and low-medical resource environments. Mathematics / Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor James J. Feng Research:A particle-based model for healthy and malaria-infected red blood cells

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WRIHC conference: Global Health in Changing Environments

Web“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” -World Health Organization Human health and well-being are constantly impacted by changing environments, whether the consequences of earthquake, war, social conflict, famine, displacement, governmental change, evolving …

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UBC Global Health Online Network Global Health Hub

WebThe New Global Health Online Network is here! Do you have a question that you’d like to ask an expert? Then look no further because there is a new UBC specific online network coming your way! This private network (CWL password protected) for UBC students, physicians, residents, researchers, and staff will be the connection point you’ve […]

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Social Sciences Global Health Hub

WebAnthropology Vinay Kamat Vinay Kamat is a medical anthropologist with specialization in global health. He has conducted fieldwork in India and Tanzania. His research interests revolve around issues of health, illness and healing that affect the everyday lives of ordinary people. Dr. Kamat’s previous ethnographic research in India has addressed a broad …

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Dr. Erica Frank wins two prestigious global health awards

WebDr. Erica Frank has received two prestigious global health awards: the first ever Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award, from the American College of Preventive Medicine.The Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award honors a medical school faculty physician who exemplifies the qualities of a caring and compassionate …

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News Global Health Hub

WebNGDI hosts Peter J. Hotez: Centennial Session in Global Health. February 9, 2016 April, 28, 2016 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM at Paetzold Lecture Theatre, 1st Floor, Pattison Pavilion, VGH Campus, 899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC Read More >

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UBC Engineering Students Contributing to Global Health

WebWith one sharp slice, the screw cutter will resize a longer surgical screw down to the exact size needed for a patient’s body. It also leaves the screw with a rounded tip, which is safer and easier to insert into bone and can potentially reduce recovery time for patients.

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Dr. Gina Ogilvie joins SPPH as Canada Research Chair in Global …

WebI am pleased to announce that Dr. Gina Ogilvie MD MSc FCFP DrPH has joined the UBC School of Population and Public Health as a full professor, and as newly announced Canada Research Chair in Global Control of HPV-Related Disease and Cancer.

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Students reap benefits from volunteering Global Health Hub

WebA volunteer dentistry mission to India has taught four UBC students to see the whole patient—including his or her social and economic context, cultural beliefs and values—not just the ailing tooth. In December, fourth-year dentistry students Akashdeep Villing, Amandeep Hans, Vikrant Sharma and third-year student Tanmeet Singh arrived in India …

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Medical cannabis company donates $1 million to explore plant’s …

WebThe contribution will support research by assistant professor of medicine M-J Milloy, who is studying marijuana’s potential to treat HIV, and alleviate pain and nausea caused by acute illness and medications used to combat HIV and AIDS.

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World’s top HIV/AIDS researchers converge on Vancouver

WebBACKGROUND: UBC and BC-CfE involvement in IAS 2015. Plenary session: Evolving Drug Policy and the HIV Epidemic. Tuesday, July 21, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

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UBC Tropical and Geographic Medicine, Intensive Short Course

WebDate: May 2-6, 2016. Location: Vancouver Campus, TBD. Registration Required: Course fee discount until April 1, 2016. Details: Tropical & Geographic Medicine Intensive Short Course Brochure. Previous. Opportunity to learn an approach to preventing, diagnosing, evaluating, treating and managing people with tropical diseases: May 2-6, 2016.

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