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CHÉOS Work in Progress Seminar: Mental health and substance use in Canada: Burden, services, and policy

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This lecture will analyze the burden of mental health and substance use in Canada and globally, focus on the imbalance between burden and spending, convey the fundamentals of needs-based planning, and pose some questions about B.C. policy. This seminar will take place in person at St. Paul’s Hospital (Hurlburt Auditorium). Virtual attendance will also be available. All attendees […]

BC Provincial Deprescribing Webinar

Online/Virtual Event

When challenged by complex cases involving people taking too many medications, we may ask: Can I stop any of these? Which should I stop first? Do I need to taper this drug? If so, how? What should I monitor for after stopping, and when? Many clinicians address these clinical questions successfully, improving outcomes for patients. […]

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Global Health Lunch & Learn with Dr. Kelley Lee

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The UBC School of Population and Public Health invites you to attend the Global Health Lunch & Learn Seminar Series: The role of border management in global pandemic governance: Legal, ethical and operational challenges. Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:30–1:30 pm PST This will be a hybrid event, both on-line and in-person. Location: School of Population […]

Colloquium with Dr. Christine Chambers on ‘From Evidence to Influence: Making a Difference for Children in Pain’.

Douglas T. Kenny Building 2136 West Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join UBC's Department of Psychology for a colloquium featuring Dr. Christine Chambers, Dalhousie University Title: From Evidence to Influence: Making a Difference for Children in Pain Abstract: In the long run, scientific research will only help patients if it can be effectively disseminated and implemented. Unfortunately, the public is generally unaware of the value and importance […]

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Imaiyạchi: Transcending Historical Trauma and Living Ancestral Visions Imagined for Us as Native Women

Online/Virtual Event

The Women’s Health Seminar Series features multidisciplinary research on women’s health. The goal of the series is to provide multidisciplinary training and mentorship to faculty, students, and community members across a broad range of women’s health research topics. Speakers will present their research regarding the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social impacts on women’s health […]

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Abortion to Abolition: The Path to Reproductive Health & Justice in Canada

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About the Talk In the face of the fall of Roe in the US in 2022, it is critical for people in Canada to understand the unique and progressive legal standing of abortion in this country, and recognize our greatest threats to reproductive justice. Sexual violence, criminalization of sex work, reproductive oppression of Indigenous people; […]

Therapeutics Initiative’s Best Evidence Webinar: Reporting bias with antidepressants and beyond: Where are we on the road to transparency?

Online/Virtual Event

Dr. Erick Turner is a psychiatrist who previously worked at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reviewing applications from drug companies seeking to get their psychotropic drugs approved for the US market. There he learned that much efficacy and safety data does not get communicated transparently to doctors and patients. After coming to Oregon Health & […]

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VanBUG Bioinformatics Seminar

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Our seminar is ~1.5 hour long followed by networking over light refreshments. If you are interested in attending this seminar in person (or the meet-the-speaker session before the seminar at 5PM), please fill out our RSVP form. Location: Cullen Family Lecture Theatre (Room 1477) * Providence Building, Level 1 St. Paul's Hospital 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z […]

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Black Lives, Black Voices and Black Identities in the Faculty of Medicine

Online/Virtual Event

To commemorate Black History Month, the Faculty of Medicine's Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion invites you to join our panel on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 12–1:30 pm. This panel will provide a space for an important conversation about the experiences of Black members of the Faculty and the challenges they face to […]

CHÉOS Work in Progress Seminar with Dr. Naz Havaei: An introduction to Synergy Tool implementation and the impact on long-term care

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Farinaz (Naz) Havaei, PhD, MERM, RN Scientist, CHÉOS Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, UBC An introduction to Synergy Tool implementation and the impact on long-term care While long-term care (LTC) delivery has been persistently and negatively impacted by ongoing workforce challenges, resident-centred models of care provide an opportunity to enhance LTC provision and improve resident […]

Historical Considerations on Nursing Education across Canada

UBC Vancouver Campus Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The Consortium for Nursing History Inquiry welcomes all who are interested to join our virtual event, consisting of three presentations by participants from: UBC School of Nursing USASK College of Nursing UNBJ Department of History & Politics Join us to learn about a Rockefeller Foundation report written by Ethel Johns (the first director of nursing […]

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Friesen Prize Lecture: Dr. Lorne Tyrrell on Contributions to Viral Hepatitis, Vaccine Task Force and COVID-19

Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 6163 University Boulevard, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Dr. Tyrrell is a visionary clinician-scientist, creative virologist, entrepreneur and academic leader. His multi-faceted career in academic medicine, virology, pharmaceutical enterprise, and dedicated advocacy for health research in Canada were recognized with the 2021 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research. Lecture 2-3pm Reception 3-4pm In person at the Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. […]

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