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Dr. Zabrina Brumme wins prestigious CAHR Excellence in Research award
Zabrina Brumme, FHS professor and laboratory director for the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, has won the 2023 Excellence in Research Award (Basic Sciences category) from the Canadian Association for HIV Research learn more
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FHS staff member wins 2022 SFU Staff Award for Work Performance
SFU conferred the Staff Award for Work Performance on Health Sciences public health programs coordinator Kate Carty in recognition of her tremendous work in navigating FHS through its latest CEPH accreditation cycle, and for her tireless support of the MPH practicum placement process learn more
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FHS professor wins CIHR IPPH Trailblazer Award improving health of 2S/LGBTQ populations
FHS assistant professor Travis Salway was awarded the Early Career Trailblazer Award for making exceptional contributions to the field of population and public health research. learn more
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SFU Newsmaker award winners shake things up in 2022
In an era of fake news, misinformation and conspiracy theories, people need trust-worthy, informed and accurate news more than ever. The latest recipients of SFU’s annual Newsmaker awards have been selected for their significant achievements in informing media stories and online communities on a diversity of topics, from humanitarian issues and pandemic restrictions, to building better societies, and for strategic approach to communications. learn more
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FHS professor Jeff Reading appointed to Order of Canada
Jeff Reading, professor and co-director of the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance, was named to the Order of Canada in June 2023. learn more
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FHS adjunct professor Donald MacPherson appointed to Order of Canada
Donald MacPherson, adjunct professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences and co-founder of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, was named as a member to the Order of Canada in June 2023. learn more
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FHS professor Susan Erikson awarded fellowship with Digital Democracies Institute
Faculty of Health Sciences professor Susan Erikson and School of Communications assistant professor Victoria Thomas will be spending a semester with the Digital Democracies Institute as Data Fluencies Faculty Fellows learn more
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FHS professor Susan Erikson named as a 2023 Distinguished SFU Professor
Faculty of Health Sciences professor and medical anthropologist Susan Erikson is one of nine research faculty members who have been named a 2023 Distinguished SFU Professor learn more
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FHS professor Bohdan Nosyk named to Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada has announced that it is inducting FHS professor Bohdan Nosyk to its College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists in 2023 learn more
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SFU Newsmaker award winners shake things up in 2022
In an era of fake news, misinformation and conspiracy theories, people need trust-worthy, informed and accurate news more than ever. The latest recipients of SFU’s annual Newsmaker awards have been selected for their significant achievements in informing media stories and online communities on a diversity of topics, from humanitarian issues and pandemic restrictions, to building better societies, and for strategic approach to communications. learn more
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Dr. Zabrina Brumme wins prestigious CAHR Excellence in Research award
Zabrina Brumme, FHS professor and laboratory director for the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, has won the 2023 Excellence in Research Award (Basic Sciences category) from the Canadian Association for HIV Research learn more
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FHS staff member wins 2022 SFU Staff Award for Work Performance
SFU conferred the Staff Award for Work Performance on Health Sciences public health programs coordinator Kate Carty in recognition of her tremendous work in navigating FHS through its latest CEPH accreditation cycle, and for her tireless support of the MPH practicum placement process learn more
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FHS professor wins CIHR IPPH Trailblazer Award improving health of 2S/LGBTQ populations
FHS assistant professor Travis Salway was awarded the Early Career Trailblazer Award for making exceptional contributions to the field of population and public health research. learn more
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FHS professor Jeff Reading appointed to Order of Canada
Jeff Reading, professor and co-director of the Centre for Collaborative Action on Indigenous Health Governance, was named to the Order of Canada in June 2023. learn more
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FHS adjunct professor Donald MacPherson appointed to Order of Canada
Donald MacPherson, adjunct professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences and co-founder of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition, was named as a member to the Order of Canada in June 2023. learn more
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FHS professor Susan Erikson awarded fellowship with Digital Democracies Institute
Faculty of Health Sciences professor Susan Erikson and School of Communications assistant professor Victoria Thomas will be spending a semester with the Digital Democracies Institute as Data Fluencies Faculty Fellows learn more
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FHS professor Susan Erikson named as a 2023 Distinguished SFU Professor
Faculty of Health Sciences professor and medical anthropologist Susan Erikson is one of nine research faculty members who have been named a 2023 Distinguished SFU Professor learn more
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FHS professor Bohdan Nosyk named to Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada has announced that it is inducting FHS professor Bohdan Nosyk to its College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists in 2023 learn more
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SFU Newsmaker award winners shake things up in 2022
In an era of fake news, misinformation and conspiracy theories, people need trust-worthy, informed and accurate news more than ever. The latest recipients of SFU’s annual Newsmaker awards have been selected for their significant achievements in informing media stories and online communities on a diversity of topics, from humanitarian issues and pandemic restrictions, to building better societies, and for strategic approach to communications. learn more
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Dr. Zabrina Brumme wins prestigious CAHR Excellence in Research award
Zabrina Brumme, FHS professor and laboratory director for the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, has won the 2023 Excellence in Research Award (Basic Sciences category) from the Canadian Association for HIV Research learn more
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FHS staff member wins 2022 SFU Staff Award for Work Performance
SFU conferred the Staff Award for Work Performance on Health Sciences public health programs coordinator Kate Carty in recognition of her tremendous work in navigating FHS through its latest CEPH accreditation cycle, and for her tireless support of the MPH practicum placement process learn more
It was an amazing year for Faculty of Health Sciences members where the work of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff were recognized.
Join us in celebrating these amazing folks in our community!
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SFU Newsmaker award winners shake things up in 2022
In an era of fake news, misinformation and conspiracy theories, people need trust-worthy, informed and accurate news more than ever. The latest recipients of SFU’s annual Newsmaker awards have been selected for their significant achievements in informing media stories and online communities on a diversity of topics, from humanitarian issues and pandemic restrictions, to building better societies, and for strategic approach to communications. learn more
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Dr. Zabrina Brumme wins prestigious CAHR Excellence in Research award
Zabrina Brumme, FHS professor and laboratory director for the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, has won the 2023 Excellence in Research Award (Basic Sciences category) from the Canadian Association for HIV Research learn more
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FHS staff member wins 2022 SFU Staff Award for Work Performance
SFU conferred the Staff Award for Work Performance on Health Sciences public health programs coordinator Kate Carty in recognition of her tremendous work in navigating FHS through its latest CEPH accreditation cycle, and for her tireless support of the MPH practicum placement process learn more
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FHS professor recognized for outstanding contribution to BC communities
Robert Hogg, Faculty of Health Sciences associate dean, research and professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences, has received a King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of his exceptional service to communities in British Columbia. Photo: Freepik. Photo inset: Submitted. learn more
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FHS adjunct professor, graduate student receive King Charles III Coronation Medals
FHS adjunct professor and alumnus Vishal Jain and FHS Master of Public Health candidate Farhang Ahadzadeh both received King Charles III Coronation Medals in 2025 in recognition of their service and contributions to communities in British Columbia learn more
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FHS professor recognized with 2024 Excellence in Teaching award
SFU announced yesterday that FHS Associate Professor Travis Salway is one of the recipients of a 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award! learn more
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Passionate research mentor receives Governor General's Gold Medal
Aniqa Shahid, a new PhD alumnus, was awarded the 2025 Governor General's Gold Medal, an annual award that recognizes graduating students that have accomplished outstanding academic achievement. learn more
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FHS professor wins newsmaker award for inspiring dialogue for change
FHS Assistant Professor Kaylee Byers was named as SFU's 2024 Emerging Thought Leader Newsmaker of the Year learn more
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Graduate Dean's Convocation Medal awarded to dedicated health sciences researcher
PhD alumnus Amanda Rowlands has been awarded the 2025 Graduate Dean's Convocation Medal. learn more
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2025 FHS Undergraduate Awards
Five FHS undergrads are recipients of the 2025 FHS Undergraduate Awards. learn more
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MPH students earn top placements at Global Health case competition
2nd year students won 1st place, with the 1st year students winning "Best Intervention in the local context" – these placements were out of 50 total students, or 12 competing teams from different universities. learn more
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Dr. Zabrina Brumme receives prestigious Canadian accolade
Congratulations to FHS Professor Zabrina Brumme who will be inducted as a Fellow in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences later this fall learn more
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Dr. TJ Salway appointed to Royal Society of Canada
FHS Associate Professor TJ Salway has joined the Royal Society of Canada, becoming a member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists learn more
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Port Moody resident recognized by province with ‘good citizenship’ medal
Chloe Goodison was nominated for her work running NaloxHome, which educates students about the toxic drug crisis and harm reduction. learn more
Faculty of Health
Sciences Awards
Undergraduate Awards
Undergraduate Student Research Awards
- SFU VPR USRA: 2
- NSERC USRA: 2
- FHS USRA: 2.5
Annual FHS Awards:
- FHS Award for Citizenship and Exemplary Academic Performance: Jaden Gornall
- FHS Award for Extraordinary Achievement: Rachelle Payandeh
- FHS Award for Outstanding Service to the Faculty of Health Sciences: Susie Toe
- FHS Award for Outstanding Community Service: Chloe Goodison
- FHS Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, BSc: Ida Niksirat
- FHS Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, BA: Jaden Gornall
Community awards:
- Dr. Jack Uppal Community Service Award: 3
- Pula Award in Health Sciences: 1
- Patrick Morawski Award: Christina Lam
- Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation Award in Health Sciences: 1
- Lina's Dream Award in Health Sciences: 1
- Joanne Tattle Award in Health Sciences: 1
Graduate Awards
SFU Awards
- CERi Graduate Fellowship: Amarachi Ezeocha, Judy Wu
- Special Graduate Entrance Scholarship: Liz Hunter, Shabnam Raufi, Steph Wiafe
- Thesis Completion Fellowship: Emily Barr
- Graduating Dean's Convocation Medal: Amanda Rowlands
FHS Awards
- FHS Graduate Entrance Scholarships: 20
- FHS Second Year MPH Program Award: 15
- Graduate Fellowship Awards for MSc and PhD students: 2
- Travel and Minor Research Awards: Lara Hollmann, Kira Johnson, Iqra Akram, Rhiannon Cameron, Ross Duncan, Angel Kennedy
TriCouncil Awards
- CIHR Doctoral Award: Milad vahedi Haaris Tiwana Megan Kirtz Shannon Joyce
- CIHR Master Awards: Evan Barad Sarah Yu seon Chae Noah Katsuno Puneet Sidhu
- CIHR Vanier Award: Anmol Swaich
- CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship: Aniqa Shahid
- SSHRC Doctoral Award: Iveoma Udevi-Aruevoru
- SSHRC Master Awards: Stevie Thompson
- SSHRC Indigenous Scholar Award: Stevie Thompson
- CIHR Doctoral Fellowship: Milo Ira, Ellie Gooderham
Other Honours and Awards:
- Biagioni/Indspire Indigenous Scholarship: Liz Hunter
- Indigenous Graduate Entrance: Lesley Erickson
- Dr. Nancy Hall Grad Award Public Health: Shannon Joyce
- Judy Graves Graduate Award: Stef Wiafe, Jeannine Ho
- Janes Corbett Grad Health Practice: Jessica Hurwurth
- Dr. Elliot Goldner Graduate Fellowship, Mental Health Policy: Shannon Joyce, Iqra Akram
- Health Research BC Research Trainee Awards: Aniqa Shahid, Anh Khoa Vu, Ramona Weber
- External Graduate Awards: Taylor Atwater, Sarah Yu seon Chae, Hana Kim, Talia Papa
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