Q&A: How SFU’s CL3 Lab is equipping SFU researchers in the global fight against COVID-19

SFU News sat down with Ralph Pantophlet, the inaugural scientific director for SFU’s CL3 Lab and health sciences professor, to discuss how the new lab is helping in the global fight against COVID-19 and the importance of getting fully vaccinated as soon as it is your turn. learn more →

Study finds weaker COVID-19 vaccine immune response in older adults

A recent study by Zabrina Brumme and Mark Brockman found that older adults who received two doses of mRNA vaccine to protect against SARS-CoV-2 were found to have weaker immune responses than younger adults. learn more →

SFU study marks stunning rise of people with mental health and substance use disorders in B.C. prisons

Faculty of Health Sciences researcher Amanda Butler's recent study found that people with co-occurring mental health needs and substance use disorders made up 32 per cent of the prison population in 2017, up from 15 per cent in 2009 learn more →

Child mental health services lacking in high-income countries: SFU study finds

Most children with a mental health disorder are not receiving services to address their needs—according to a new study from researchers at SFU's Children’s Health Policy Centre. learn more →

New assistant professor wants you to have a say in the governance of artificial intelligence

Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon is the Faculty of Health Sciences’ new Assistant Professor in Health Ethics. / Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon est le nouveau professeur adjoint en éthique de la santé de la Faculté des sciences de la santé. learn more →

Maternal exposures to environmental chemicals linked to autistic-like behaviours in children

This new study found correlations between increased expressions of autistic-like behaviours in pre-school aged children to gestational exposure to select environmental toxicants, including metals, pesticides, PCBs, phthalates, and BPA. learn more →

Effective border management plays key role in battle against COVID-19

FHS professor Kelley Lee, the Canada Research Chair in Global Health Governance, says the country needs better data and improved decision-making tools in order to apply a risk-based approach to border management and travel restrictions. learn more →

HIV Made Me Fabulous – SFU health sciences professors creatively share research findings through short film

FHS professors Angela Kaida and Allison Carter are sharing findings of their national study on women living with HIV through a short film, HIV Made Me Fabulous. learn more →