Congratulations to PhD student McKenna Szczepanowski on receiving the Dr. John Hastings Student Award. This award recognized the top-rated PhD student abstract submission at the 2024 Canadian Public Health Association Conference.

'I would say that this experience was life changing and it is difficult to explain in words that this means to me,” says Zan, a Health Sciences student who did an exchange term in London, England.
Read more about her travels here: uwaterloo.ca/public-health-…

Congratulations to our incredible team of students for making it to the Student Evaluation Case Competition finals!

Success isn't just about degrees or titles; It can be measured through growth, resilience, and impact. As Master of Health Informatics student Chinelo Uddoh reminds us, let's inspire others to define success on their own terms.
Read more about her journey: uwaterloo.ca/public-health-…

Thriving in wellness innovation, MPH alumni Anita Quach's journey proves that embracing diverse experiences is vital for success.

Learn more about Anita’s journey #AfterSPHS : uwaterloo.ca/public-health-…

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Prof. Mark Ferro is one of the recipients of Brain Canada’s research grant for his team’s research on the mental health of children with idiopathic juvenile arthritis!

Read more about his research here: uwaterloo.ca/public-health-…

Great moments captured at our Research & Practice in Health Sciences Conference!

From inspiring student work to insightful career discussions, it was an event to remember.

Huge thanks to all attendees, dedicated student researchers, and organizers who made it happen!

Natalie Doan, a PhD student at SPHS, reminds us of the complexities of privilege and disadvantage in society.
Her commitment to research reflects a deep understanding of the multifaceted nature of inequity.  
Learn more about her research and journey: publications.uwaterloo.ca/humans-of-wate…

We celebrated the hard work and accomplishments of our graduating students at the Grad Class Send Off event.
 
As our students prepare to spread their wings, let's cheer them on with pride and admiration and continue to inspire a future filled with endless possibilities!

SPHS Prof Dr. John Hirdes led the way in developing WatSPEED's groundbreaking program 'Leveraging AI to Improve Health Care in Canada.'
Discover how AI is transforming the healthcare landscape! #AIinHealthcare #Innovation

#UWaterlooHealth postdoctoral fellow Dr. Laura Jane Brubacher, alongside others from @uwaterloosphs and Waterloo Environment, are examining the extent, range and nature of how Indigenous Peoples are most disproportionately and acutely affected by climate change. bit.ly/3PBeDJJ

Cheers to our outstanding SPHS undergrad and grad students! Congratulations on your well-deserved awards and scholarships received at the recognition reception event this past weekend. Your dedication and achievements inspire us all!

Congratulations to SPHS Prof. Zahid Butt on being awarded the Canadian Research Chair, Tier 2, in Interdisciplinary Research for Pandemic Preparedness.

Read more about Zahid's research: uwaterloo.ca/public-health-…