Upcoming Events

Measuring Dietary Intake with a Public Health Perspective

Opportunities, Successes, and Challenges; The NutriQuébec Experience

December 9, 2024

We are excited to invite you to a hybrid CPRC research seminar featuring Dr. Benoît Lamarche, a distinguished scholar in nutrition and public health. The seminar will explore the measurement of dietary intake through a public health lens demonstrated through insights, achievements, and challenges from the NutriQuébec study.

Benoît Lamarche is a Full Professor at the School of Nutrition and Scientific Director and founder of the FRQS-funded Research Center on Nutrition, santé et société (NUTRISS). He has published more than 430 peer-reviewed papers on physiological, clinical, epidemiological and public health issues related to nutrition, food and health. He currently leads NutriQuébec, the largest population-based study on nutrition and health funded by the Gouvernement du Québec. He has received numerous awards, including awards from the Canadian Nutrition Society (Fellow - 2024, Khursheed Jeejeebhoy Award - 2020). Benoît Lamarche is an Olympian (1984, 1988) in long-track speed skating. 
 

Please email cancer.prevention@ubc.ca if you are interested in attending. 

 

Past Events

Café Scientifique: A Discussion on HPV and Cervical Cancer Prevention

November 6, 2024

The first CPRC Café Scientifique event, A Discussion on HPV and Cervical Cancer Prevention, will be held on November 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM PST at the Canadian Cancer Society Centre for Cancer Prevention and Support. This event will be in-person only.

Join us for an engaging and informative evening at our inaugural Café Scientifique event as we explore the future of cervical cancer prevention with leading experts including Dr. Gina Ogilvie, Laurie Smith, and members of their team. This event will focus on Canada’s goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, made possible through the application of current medical knowledge and public health strategies. This event is co-hosted by the UBC Cancer Prevention Research Cluster and the Canadian Cancer Society.

This Café Scientifique event is open to everyone interested in learning more about preventing cancer. Bring your curiosity and questions, and join the conversation about how we can achieve a future without cervical cancer!

This is a free event, but registration is required. We hope you're able to join us!

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PHSA’s “Together Against Misinformation” Event

November 13, 2024

PHSA Research & Academic Education and partners from across the organization are holding a virtual event to mark Science Up First’s Together Against Misinformation Week on Wednesday, November 13, at 11:00am-1:00pm. In addition to a guest keynote from McMaster University, PHSA-wide research and initiatives that address both mis- and dis-information will be showcased, aligning with our shared purpose to “inspire and unite specialized teams to create a healthier province for all.” Using various formats, presenters will discuss mis- and dis-information and how both can impact health-care delivery and research. CPRC member and Occupational Cancer Prevention pillar lead Dr. Cheryl Peters will be presenting at this event!

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Enhancing health research with new environmental exposure datasets from CANUE and CanPath

November 18, 2024

CanPath is expanding its collaboration with the Canadian Urban Environmental Health Research Consortium (CANUE) by adding 17 new environmental exposure datasets to its existing data resources. This webinar will introduce researchers to these new datasets, which include comprehensive measures of green spaces and vegetation (e.g., NDVI, Landsat, MODIS), air quality (PM2.5, smoke exposure), accessibility and transportation, and socioeconomic conditions.

The session will highlight practical examples of how these datasets can be utilized in studies focused on chronic diseases, cancer, and environmental health, offering researchers powerful tools to examine the spatial dimensions of health determinants.

Cluster lead Dr. Trevor Dummer and cluster member Dr. Dany Doiron will be presenting alongside other CanPath and CANUE team members. 

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CPRC News

 

 

Publication of new book on cancer prevention edited by Dr. Trevor Dummer

October 9, 2024

Dr. Trevor Dummer, CPRC Cluster lead and Professor in UBC’s School of Population and Public Health (SPPH), has recently published the book Understanding Cancer Prevention through Geospatial Science: Putting Cancer in its Place as a part of the Springer book series titled Global Perspectives on Health Geography (GPHG).

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Dr. Nadine Caron inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
 

October 3, 2024

Cluster member and UBC professor Dr. Nadine Caron is being inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in recognition of her transformative leadership in Indigenous health and surgical practice. 

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Dr. Gina Ogilvie elected to the Royal Society of Canada for 2024

September 3, 2024

Dr. Gina Ogilvie, a Professor of UBC’s School of Population and Public Health and CPRC member, has been elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) as part of the RSC College’s 2024 cohort.

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Cancer Prevention Research Cluster

University Of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC Canada

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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