Q&A about recent evidence on opioid prescribing

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

This seminar is a follow-up to the recently published study in the BMJ on the effect of opioid and stimulant Risk Mitigation Guidance dispensations on mortality (Slaunwhite et al., BMJ 2024;384:e076336). This seminar is aimed at care providers and will be led by Dr. Bohdan Nosyk, who will answer pre-submitted and live questions on the analysis […]

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Women in Science

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

Join us as we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Hear from inspiring female leaders who are paving the way for research in health sciences. Presented by BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, Women's Health Research Institute and BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services Research Institute. Registration for this free […]

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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Uses in Health Care Services

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

Speaker: Sian Tsuei The health care industry has seen increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies over the last several years. The dizzying pace of development is generating a vast range of implications for health care service providers and policymakers. To facilitate productive dialogue and research on AI-related health services and policies implementation and research, […]

Geographic Access to Gender-Affirming Care

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About the talk While the extant literature has established the barriers to accessing care that transgender and gender diverse communities face, less attention has been paid to where gender-affirming care is provided and how geographically accessible it is. This talk focuses on a case study modeling access to gender-affirming hormone therapy in Texas, and looks […]

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Data Science and Health (DASH) Cluster AI Meets Ethics #4

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In this fourth session featuring Dr. Julie Robillard, we will explore the impact of social robot use in the context of brain health and illness, and discuss key ethical implications surrounding their use. Dr. Julie Robillard is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of British Columbia and Scientist in Patient Experience at BC […]

Free

Café Scientifique: A Unique Exploration of Indigenous Health and the Gut Microbiota

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We're excited to invite you to a free special event hosted by Indigenous leaders and researchers from the University of British Columbia. Join us for an evening at Café Scientifique at Musqueam Cultural Centre on February 29th, 2024, where we delve into the critical topic of the gut microbiota and its impact on Indigenous health. […]

Free

The Path Ahead for Innovation in Reimbursement

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

Join the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) for an in-person afternoon of presentations and panel discussion convened by the IHE Health Technology Innovation Platform. The program will include provincial, national, and international perspectives on the implementation of innovative reimbursement agreements to support the adoption of promising new technologies and deliver treatments to patients in a timely and […]

$75

PharmaWhere? Exploring the Future of Drug Coverage in Canada

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

The 36th annual Centre for Health Services and Policy Research (CHSPR) health policy conference will explore the future of drug coverage in Canada at a time of potentially significant policy development. As millions of Canadians cannot afford their prescription drugs, the federal government is in the process of developing new legislation that will enable a more […]

Are hospitalized patients becoming more complex? Results from a population-based study

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John Staples, MD, FRCPC, FACP, MPH Scientist, Advancing Health Clinical Associate Professor, UBC Health Professional-Investigator, Michael Smith Health Research B.C. Hiten Naik, MD Research Fellow, Clinician–Investigator Program, UBC General Internal Medicine Physician, UBC Hospital Wednesday, March 6, 2024 12:00–1:00 PM The Cullen Family Lecture Theatre at St. Paul's Hospital, or Online Complex patients require complex care. […]

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