2010 News

Search for Course Outlines

An online searchable database of FHS course outlines for the current semester and previous semesters is now available.

Study confirms increased childhood leukemia in Iraq

The senior author of an international study involving three universities, including Simon Fraser University, says the study demonstrates childhood leukemia rates have more than doubled over the last 15 years in the southern Iraq province of Basrah.

Haiti Earthquake - How can you help?

A devastating 7.0 earthquake struck near the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince.

FHS Reads! One Faculty – One Community – One Book

FHS Faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students are all read one book together. The book for January is Elizabeth Pisani's, "The wisdom of whores". It is a controversial book that addresses the realities behind the global HIV epidemic.

Dr. Arun Chockalingam is leaving the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. Arun Chockalingam appointed as Founding Director of the Office of Global Health at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.

The degree of Doctor of Science will be conferred on Dr. Julio Montaner

Dr. Montaner will be accepting an honorary degree from Simon Fraser University during the 9:45 am June 18, 2010 convocation ceremonies.

Target specific groups to reduce pot health risks, study urges

New research led by Simon Fraser University Faculty of Health Sciences professor Benedikt Fischer recommends an end to Canada’s one-size-fits-all approach to managing the health impacts of cannabis use.

FHS Reads! Fall 2010

The FHS Reads committee has chosen The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot as our book for the fall common reading program. We will meet to discuss the book on Sept. 30th, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM in Blusson Hall Room 10800.

FHS Announces Accreditation

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is pleased to announce that our Masters of Public Health and undergraduate BA and BSc programs have been recently accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Rural crack use No. 1 street-drug problem: study

As crack cocaine use rises in Canada, so too does the urgent need for targeted prevention and treatment programs—especially in smaller communities

FHS Fall Research Seminars Series

Fall research seminars will begin on Wednesday, Sept 8, 2010.

Time to face facts - Dr. Bruce Lanphear, FHS, speaks out on BPA usage.

Bruce Lanphear, an SFU expert on children’s environmental health, says the latest study about detectable levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in Canadians means it is time to face facts.

Back to elementary school for SFU undergrads

A first of its kind course in Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) will send undergraduates to elementary school — specifically Central Community Elementary School in Port Coquitlam — this fall

Dr. Ryan Allen is named "The Joan M. Daisey Outstanding Young Scientist Award"

International Society of Exposure Science names Dr. Ryan Allen, Assistant Professor in FHS as award recipient.

FHS Global Health Program recognized as a world leader.

 

2010 British Medical Associate Book Competition

Faculty of Health Sciences Professor, Dr. Benedikt Fischer, first prize winner.

Arthritis chair's first appointee shares vision

Charles Goldsmith, a clinical epidemiologist and biostatistician who is passionate about helping people with musculoskeletal diseases such as arthritis, is the first appointment to a new arthritis chair at Simon Fraser University.

SFU dares to care more for HIV/AIDS

A Simon Fraser University health scientist hopes the impact of a staggering death toll, stories from those affected and outrageous dares will make SFU the top fundraiser in a campaign to stem HIV/AIDS in Africa.

New Computer Lab Opens

A new computing lab in Blusson Hall 11660 is now open for use by all Health Sciences majors, minors, and graduate students. The facility features 30 windows computers and is accessible 24/7.

FHS Adjunct Professor, Dr. Peter Coleridge

is named CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association.

SFU and Central elementary celebrate healthy bond

Blogging and bonding with little kids were a big part of Simon Fraser University student Blake Stitilis’ life this semester.