2016 News

A study led by SFU health sciences researcher Milad Parpouchi reveals that homeless individuals living with mental illness in Vancouver continue to engage in unprotected sex despite the provision of housing.

Master of Public Health (MPH) students from the Faculty of Health Sciences will be presenting posters showcasing their learning experiences from their recently completed practicums on Thursday, Oct. 20.

A hearty congratulations to all health sciences students who crossed the convocation dais on October 6th!

During her fourth year at SFU, Gabriella Luongo's interest in volunteering dramatically changed her journey as a health sciences student at SFU.

Health sciences alumna Thando Malambo was presented with the 2016 Virchow Graduate Student Prize at this year's American Anthropology Association international conference in November.

Health sciences students Marco Zenone and Rajaan Garcha are leading the Angel Tree initiative to bring cheer to new refugees during the festive season.

Simon Fraser University has joined the City of Vancouver, the Canadian Diabetes Association, Vancouver Coastal Health and Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. in the launching Cities Changing Diabetes initiative in Vancouver to help tackle urban diabetes.

CAREX Canada, a national project based at SFU Health Sciences that estimates Canadians’ exposures to cancer-causing agents in workplaces and communities, has recently released a report investigating radon testing in schools across the country.

SFU health sciences faculty, students and alumni participated in the 2nd Annual Surrey Fire Fighters’ Break the Ice hockey tournament held on October 21, 2016.

Health sciences Master of Public Health student Annalise Mathers was one of the 2016 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award recipients.