@candrugpolicy.bsky.social is becoming an independent not-for-profit organization! 🎉 We're proud to see this SFU research project evolving and establishing itself as an advocate for people who use substances throughout Canada. 🔗: www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-eve... #CDPC #Advocacy #HealthPolicy

FHS BSc undergrad Chloe Goodison and FHS Asst Prof Dr. Krista Stelkia are both nominated for a YWCA BC Women of Distinction Award. 🙌 The public can vote to select a winner for the "Connecting the Community" award. Learn more here and cast your vote before April 1, 2026: ywcabc.org/women-distin...

Join the @bccfe.bsky.social for the next edition of their Webinar Learning Series “The Positive Brain Health Now Study, 10 Years Later: What We Learned and Our Legacy for People Living with HIV.” Learn more and register here: buff.ly/8gOwtsA #research #healthcare #healthresearch

Learn more about the project that FHS prof Dr. Samantha Pollard is undertaking as one of @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social new investigators! #SFU #SFUResearch #SFUFHS #PediatricOncology #PrecisionOncology #CancerResearch

Are you an early career researcher whose work lays at the intersection of health services, health policy, and health equity? We're searching for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor. 🔗: lnkd.in/gCRuR5qA #ECR #EarlyCareerResearcher #HealthServicesResearch #SFU #SFUFHS

FHS assistant professor Jean-Christophe Belisle-Pipon notes that while Open AI's proposal addresses concerns about notification, it does not address the lack of AI governance and increases corporate surveillance of users instead. #SFU #AI #AIgovernance #MentalHealth

Congrats to Dr. Samantha Pollard, FHS Assistant Prof of Professional Practice, on her Terry Fox New Investigator Award! 🎉 She'll be generating evidence to help bring multi-gene testing (#PrecisionOncology) into standard care for children with cancer tinyurl.com/mpz4wzaa #SFU #SFUResearch #SFUFHS

FHS researcher Haaris Tiwana is the lead author of a new study examining factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy in Canada. "It’s an easy narrative to say someone just chooses not to get vaccinated, but that’s unfair and incomplete." #SFU #SFUFHS #SFUResearch #VaccineHesitancy #SDoH

FHS Associate Prof of Professional Practice Anne-Marie Nicol is one of several experts calling for a reduction of Canadian #radon limits, noting that doing so will prevent lung cancer induced by the odorless gas. www.cbc.ca/news/health/... #SFU #SFUResearch #CancerPrevention #EnvironmentalHealth

To mark #IWD2026, we're celebrating Drs. Julia Smith and Clare Wenham's new book "#Feminism and #COVID-19: How Women Fare in the Face of a Global Crisis" which features: - 9 case studies - int'l research experts 🔗: tinyurl.com/3kn3k2ce #SFU #SFUResearch #PandemicResearch

FHS Asst Prof Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon summarizes the perfect storm of shortfalls that occurred before BC shooting tragedy: "A private [AI] corporation made a clinical-style risk assessment it was never equipped to make, in a legal environment that gave it no guidance." #SFU #AI #AIGovernance

📣Participants needed! Help shape the future of clinical trials📣 Researchers working on a Patient Voices in Research Initiative are conducting a study to develop recommendations for ensuring that future cancer clinical trials are person-centered and accessible. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3bym3atc

Latest from FHS PhD candidate @tsk.bsky.social and collaborators on the public health impacts of transitioning away from decriminalization practices on populations already facing multiple challenges. #SFU #SFUFHS #pwus #ToxicDrugCrisis #Vancouver

Photo recap from our 2026 Surrey Fire Fighters Lectureship in #MentalHealth and #Addiction on Tues. Thrilled to have hosted Dr. Christopher Mushquash's talk on lessons from #IndigenousWellness for dealing with stress + trauma. #SFU #SFUFHS #HealthResearch #SurreyBC

Love this story about PhD candidate Leena Chau's project which narrows the gap on accessing #MentalHealth care in #Vietnam. VMood is an app-based #PublicHealth and int'l development initiative that increases availability of mental health supports and resources. #SFU #SFUFHS #GlobalHealth

FHS prof Susan Erikson's commentary for Science Politics asks one year after #USAID cuts: "what do the cuts make room for?" Her answer: speculative finance - where private investors' demands shape the design and delivery of aid during a health crisis. 😶 #GlobalHealth #SFUResearch #SFUFHS

If you're an undergrad at SFU who has a research project on the go, consider presenting your work at this symposium. It's a great chance for you to get some experience and add a credit to your CV! #SFU #StudentResearch

We're so pleased to see @sfu.ca and @fnha.bsky.social formalizing their relationship. FHS' collaborations with FNHA has seen both organizations benefit from shared knowledge and resources - we look forward to continuing this great work together for years to come. #IndigenousHealth #BC #SFU #SFUFHS

SFU’s Community‑Engaged Research Initiative (CERi) celebrates 5 years advancing community‑centred research — from Indigenous Knowledge exchange to climate and housing justice projects. Discover what CERi has achieved since 2019 and how it’s reshaping university‑community collaboration.

Great snapshot of the many FHS researchers whose work made a great impact in the areas of AI and health, environmental health, chronic health conditions, substance use, and mental health and wellness. #SFU #SFUFHS #SFUResearch #HealthSciences #HealthResearch

Congratulations to FHS professor Angela Kaida, the new Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in HIV and Sexual & Reproductive Health Equity! 🎉 Her research will deeply explore issues at the intersection of #GlobalHealth, #HIV, and gender and health. 🔗: www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-eve... #SFU #SFUFHS #SDoH

If you want to better understand what life with #LongCOVID is like, check out this exhibit at @museumofvan.bsky.social. It's thoughtful and moving, and a great example of why health sciences is so important to our community's well-being.

At #3 in our countdown is.... 🥁 Drs. Will Hsiao, Amy Lee, Kevin Afra, and Michael Trimble at @fraserhealth.ca and @sfu-fhs.bsky.social their analysis of C. difficile genetics to deepen our understanding of this infection. https://bsky.app/profile/scienceinvancouver.com/post/3m745234c2e27

FHS adjunct professor Vishal Jain, YWCA Metro Vancouver and @enduraconsulting.bsky.social are launching Borders in Care to better understand the impact of newcomer status and citizenship on health and wellness. Read more: bit.ly/3Lb4vIF #SFU #SFUFHS #NewcomerHealth #SDoH #InternationalMigrantsDay

Clostridioides difficile is one of the most common causes of infectious diarrhea in hospitals. 🧬 Drs. Will Hsiao, Amy Lee, Kevin Afra, & Michael Trimble at @fraserhealth.ca & @sfu-fhs.bsky.social are analyzing #Cdifficile's genetic makeup to better understand the infection: https://bit.ly/4os2sxy

FHS associate prof Dr. William Hsiao and @fraserhealth.ca are working to sequence the genome of #BC C. difficile strains. Researchers hope to support improve localized responses to this resistant and challenging microbe. 🦠 www.fraserhealth.ca/news/2025/No... #SFU #SFUFHS #SFUResearch

"What happens when capital-market enthusiasm collides with real world economic priorities?" The Risky Science Podcast does a deep dive on the volatility of risk finance and global health crises with FHS professor @slerikson.bsky.social, author of Investible! pod.link/1825669405/e... #SFU #SFUFHS

#SFU Health Sciences investigators surveyed Canadian #LongCOVID patients, and found that many participants consider #VirtualCare "lifesaving and essential," while also noting that their #PrimaryCare providers had little-to-no awareness of the condition. bit.ly/3JXo5HZ #SFUFHS #CovidResearch

FHS assistant professor Chris Buse's areas of research include #PlanetaryHealth and #EnvironmentalEealth. Read more about how he helped co-develop tools that support rural communities in Northern #BC, some of the province's most isolated populations. #SFUFHS #SFU #HealthResearch #BCRuralHealth

FHS asst prof Dr Krista Stelkia is the new Tier II Canada Research Chair in #IndigenousHealth Governance. “The...goal of [my]...research is to improve health outcomes for all Indigenous peoples by centering Indigenous knowledge, worldviews, and practices.” 🔗: bit.ly/43E9ec0 #SFUFHS #SFU

Proud of our SFU community members (including FHS associate professor TJ Salway) for securing this award! 🎉

FHS Co-op student Emaan Kassam completed an international work term at Aga Khan University, assisting local #PublicHealth researchers. “This opportunity affirmed my love for public health, specifically #GlobalHealth and #HealthPromotion.” bit.ly/4hnxN2m #SFU #CoopEducation #SFUFHS #Workterm

A new exhibition at the @museumofvan.bsky.social , co-produced by @sfu-fhs.bsky.social , invites visitors into the often-invisible world of those living with the life-altering effects of COVID-19. Learn more about this amazing #SciComm exhibition: https://bit.ly/4qlzeCC #LongCOVID

Congrats to @sfu.ca FHS postdoctoral fellows Drs. Aniqa Shahid, Anh Khoa Vo, and Ramona Weber who each received a prestigious 2025 Research Trainee Award from @healthresearchbc.bsky.social More about their projects: bit.ly/4n8ZA7U #SFU #SFUFHS #SFUResearch #HIVResearch #Sepsis #Antiretroviral

Congrats to FHS alum Meridith Sones who officially received her PhD last week! 🎉🙌 Sones' work w/ #CHATRLab has helped deepen understanding of how #NeighbourhoodDesign and inequitable infrastructure in cities impact health outcomes. bit.ly/4ntvGM9 #SFU #SFUFHS #SFUResearch #SocialConnectedness

FHS professor @jsnyder.bsky.social and alumnus Claire Wilson analyze how crowdfunding for a small ostrich arm in BC has rewarded and encouraged political polarization in Canada. #SFUFHS #SFUResearch #Vaccination

FHS graduand Jan Filart will receive his BSc in Public Health and Data this week. This second degree - completed in 2 years - will enable him to combine his passions for statistics + health. "I’m thrilled...to have a broad impact on improving population health.” 🔗: bit.ly/4q5cTcw #SFU #SFUFHS

Today we launched the Living with Long COVID exhibition @museumofvan.bsky.social. In 2023 we conducted a study in which we heard from longhaulers that this invisible illness needs more awareness and attention. This exhibition was co-created with longhaulers to do just that. On view until March 2026

A new exhibition at the @museumofvan.bsky.social, co-produced by FHS, invites visitors into the often-invisible world of those living with the life-altering effects of COVID-19. The exhibit runs from Oct 4, 2025 to March 22, 2026 🔗: bit.ly/4pUPA4V #SFU #SFUResearch #MOV #LongCOVID #KT #KM /1

SFU FHS prof Meghan Winters was a co-investigator in a study led by the #UBC #REACTLab which found an income-based e-bike rebate program improved access, encouraged active travel and reduced car use. 🔗: news.ubc.ca/2025/09/bc-e... #ActiveTransportation #HealthResearch #ClimateChange #SFUFHS

Congratulations to FHS Assistant Prof Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon who secured a @healthresearchbc.bsky.social Scholar Award to support his bioethics research examining the use of #ArtificialIntelligence in medicine. 🎉 🔗: www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-eve... #SFU #SFUFHS #SFUResearch #AI #AIResearch

Congratulations to FHS graduate students Iveoma Udevi-Aruevoru, Stevie Thompson, and @bonmotmilo.bsky.social who each successfully secured an award from @sshrc-crsh.canada.ca to support their graduate research! 🎉👏 Read more about their projects: www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-eve... #SFU #SFUFHS #SFUResearch

FHS prof + @bridgerc.bsky.social scientific director @profplum8.bsky.social will be discussing Rethinking #GlobalHealth: Bold Proposals for Reform with other thought leaders at @wellcometrust.bsky.social's free webinar on Sept 11 at 7 am PDT. RSVP: www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-eve... #healthequity

Congrats to FHS Associate Professor TJ Salway on becoming a member of @src-rsc.bsky.social, Canada's highest academic honour! Salway works to improve the health & wellbeing of 2S/LGBTQ+ populations by addressing health disparities & leading inclusive solutions. #SFUFHS #SFUResearch #SFU #2SLGBTQ

FHS @profplum8.bsky.social is 1 of 5 global thought leaders commissioned by @wellcometrust.bsky.social to reimagine global health architecture in a rapidly changing world. Learn more about their bold ideas at a live webinar on Sept 11 at 7 am PDT /1 RSVP 🔗: wellcome-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

New study from FHS professor @jsnyder.bsky.social and SFU alumnus Claire Wilson found that - alongside money - these crowdfunding campaigns also increased visibility for ideologies. #SFUResearch #crowdfunding #Canada

BOOK LAUNCH: Join Adjunct Prof John Calvert on Thurs Sept 11 at 7:30 pm to discuss his new book "35 Accords: Re-imagining BC's Public Sector Labour Relations." /1 🔗: events.sfu.ca/event/45606-... #SFU #SFULabourStudies #SFUFHS #BookLaunch #BC #BCLabourRelations #Unions #PolicyDevelopment

ICYMI: We have a new Dean joining the Faculty of Health Sciences in October!

FHS is pleased to announce that renowned health scholar and researcher Dr. David Bangsberg will begin his five-year tenure as dean, starting on October 15, 2025. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Bangsberg to FHS! www.sfu.ca/fhs/news-eve... /1 #SFU #SFUFHS #HIVResearch #NewDean

What happens when private equity invests in healthcare responses to global pandemics? FHS professor and DDI scholar Susan Erikson explored this topic - and the complex results - in her new book "Investible!" Join her and DDI on Sept 19 to discuss global health, private equity, and more. #SFU