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We train leaders, conduct high impact research, & engage in KT to improve population & global health to reduce health inequities.
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Drs. Regi & George will receive the Paul Farmer Award for Global Health Equity for advancing health equity & social justice via the Tribal Health Initiative, a community-led model integrating clinical care, public health, sustainable agriculture, women’s empowerment, & local governance.
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What an inspiring couple!!

Drs. Lalitha Regi and Regi George announced as the 2025 co-recipients of the Paul Farmer Award for Global Health Equity @mcgill.ca @mcgillghp.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca

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November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Congrats to @nicolebasta.bsky.social of the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health for renewing her Canada Research Chair in Infectious Disease Prevention!
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Canada Research Chairs awarded to FMHS ~ Six new or renewed CRCs have been announced for researchers in the Faculty.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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McGill climbs in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 🌎

Up four spots to tie for 41st globally and 2nd in Canada, McGill earned its highest-ever score for research, teaching, industry engagement and international outlook.

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October 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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⏰ Happening this week!

📊 Learn how to strengthen your research with a solid Data Management Plan!

🗓️ Oct 16 2025
🕚12-1 PM
📍Join via zoom
🔗 Register while there's still time: buff.ly/HxJucXe
October 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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🌟 Hugh congratulations to Madhu Pai, MD, PhD, Chair of the Department of Global and Public Health in the McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, honoured with the 2025 President’s Prize for Excellence in Teaching during Fall Convocation. 🏆👏 Your dedication to teaching inspires us all! 🌟
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October 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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🌟 Bravo à Madhu Pai, MD, PhD, directeur du Département de santé mondiale et de santé publique de la Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, qui reçoit le Prix du recteur pour l’excellence en enseignement (catégorie Professeur titulaire)!🏆👏
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October 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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The McGill Department of Global and Public Health is on Bluesky!
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Hello Bluesky! We're a new department at @mcgill.ca, @mcgillspgh.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca! Get to know the Department of Global and Public Health! Swipe through to explore some of the programs and opportunities that we offer.
The words "Who are we?" on a light purple background Text on light purple background: "We’re part of the School of Population and Global Health in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science. Our goal is to address health inequities and advance public health locally and globally."
October 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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New opinion piece from SPGH Director Robert Platt and EBOH Professor Kristian Filion: montrealgazette.com/opinion/trum...
Opinion: Trump, Tylenol and untangling the evidence
Canada must take a leading role in generating, disseminating and following high-quality science for clinical and policy decision-making.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Job opportunity: The #McGill Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health is looking for a Conferences and Special Events Coordinator.
Deadline: October 9, 2025
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Conferences and Special Events Coordinator
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October 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Happening tomorrow at the SPGH: In recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the School of Population and Global Health invites students, faculty, and staff to an evening of reflection, learning, and cultural connection.
Learn more and RSVP: www.mcgill.ca/spgh/channel...
Event flyer showing a woman and a child on a snowmobile and a man walking in front of a vintage car and the McGill SPGH logo. Text: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at SPGH Join us for a reflection activity and screening of Bimibatoo-win: Where I Ran and North of North. When, Tuesday, September 30, 6-7:30 PM Where: 2001 McGill Rm 1140 Bring your orange shirt if possible
September 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Global Health Symposium | Oct 21 | Montréal

Join Malek Batal as he chairs “Global Challenges in a Canadian Context," exploring food policy, Indigenous & urban nutrition, and health equity.

🔗Register: bit.ly/2025-Gairdne...

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September 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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🚀 New funding strengthens global & pan-Canadian data science collaborations! Dr. David Buckeridge leads innovation linking health data to patient care. @cusm-muhc.bsky.social @healthsciences.mcgill.ca @sante.quebec
Learn more: rimuhc.ca/en/-/new-fun...
September 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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What do yo get when you combine seven higher education institutions, one not-for-profit organization, and a foundation to transform the agrifood ecosystem in Ghana and beyond? Stay tuned!
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August 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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We have a new Associate Dean and Director!
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Robert Platt appointed Associate Dean and Director, School of Population and Global Health, FMHS - Health e-News
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Platt, PhD, as Associate Dean and Director of the School of Population and Global Health (SPGH), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), McGi...
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August 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Congrats to the 2025 Vanier Scholars and Banting Fellows, and special kudos to the SPGH Vanier Scholars:
- Zeinab Cherri
- Ninh Khuong
- Thilor Ndiaye

More in the McGill Reporter: reporter.mcgill.ca/mcgill-stude...
McGill students win prestigious national research awards  - McGill Reporter
Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers awarded Vanier Scholarships and Banting Fellowships
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July 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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#ICYMI: @mcgill.ca is recruiting a Canada Excellence Research Chair (Full / Assoc Prof) in Climate Change, Environment & Health.
Deadline: August 8, 2025
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Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Climate Change, Environment and Health
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July 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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New Program alert! The McGill Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at the SPGH is launching a new *online* Graduate Certificate in Health Data Analytics!
Applications for Fall 2025 are now open!
Deadline: August 15, 2025
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Flyer for the McGill Graduate Certificate in Health Data Analytics showing an aerial view of the McGill campus. Text: About the Program The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health is excited to announce a new Graduate Certificate in Health Data Analytics. The Graduate Certificate will provide students with training in data analysis, computation, visualization, and presentation of data. This 15-credit, 10-month program, running from September to June, consists of asynchronous, online teaching with optional synchronous components. The program is designed for students with a quantitative or science background; some experience with statistics is helpful but not necessary. About the Department The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health includes one of the largest concentrations of biostatisticians and data scientists in Canada. Our faculty have won multiple awards for research and teaching. Faculty have expertise in a wide range of topic areas. For More Information Use the QR code to find out more about the program and the department or go to http://bit.ly/4eqJ1Sn
July 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Learn more about the McGill Centre for Climate Change and Health, launched in November 2024 and in the @healthsciences.mcgill.ca Health e-News: healthenews.mcgill.ca/climate-is-c...
Climate is changing health—McGill’s new centre is responding - Health e-News
Led by Professors Jill Baumgartner and Scott Weichenthal, the McGill Centre for Climate Change and Health brings together top researchers, students, policymakers and citizens to better understand and ...
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July 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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We're hiring! The #McGill Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health is looking for a Faculty Lecturer (Teaching)!
Deadline: July 15, 2025
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Faculty Lecturer (Teaching), Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health (C2-250529)
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June 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Congrats to #McGillDEEP Prof Phoebe Friesen!
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Congratulations to the 2025 winners of McGill’s President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers! Guojun Chen, Mahsa Dadar, and Phoebe Friesen are being recognized for their exceptional early-career contributions. 🔬

Read more: mcgill.ca/x/iMS
A group photo on stage at McGill's convocation: Principal Deep Saini with Professors Guojun Chen, Mahsa Dadar, and Phoebe Friesen, all wearing red and green academic gowns and holding diplomas.
June 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Announcing the Meralli Global Health Innovation Award, in honour of #McGill alumni and SwipeRx Founder & CEO Farouk Meralli, whose contributions have shaped the field of global health. This award will support students leading innovations in the field. healthenews.mcgill.ca/new-meralli-...
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May 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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🌐 Follow @mcgillge.bsky.social and learn more about how we’re fostering international collaboration at McGill. 👇
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🌐 The McGill and the World newsletter is out! Explore funding opportunities, partnerships, and tools and ideas to support international engagement across the @mcgill.ca community. 📬

👉 Read here: mcgill.ca/x/ig7

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May 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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The #McGillSPGH joins #MI4 & the Mark Wainberg Centre for Viral Diseases w/ the @healthsciences.mcgill.ca, to host a special Holmes Lecture delivered by Prof. Quarraisha Abdool Karim, Honorary Doctorate recipient at McGill’s 2025 Spring Convocation. Learn more & RSVP: www.mcgill.ca/medhealthsci...
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May 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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The Summer Institutes start next week! Last call to sign up for week 1 courses: Global Health Advocacy, Gender Equality & Global Health and Clinical Tropical &Geographic Medicine. Don't miss out! Early bird pricing for Clinical Trop Med in-person attendees! www.mcgill.ca/summerinstit...
Flyer for the Introduction to Gender Equality and Global Health course showing the McGill logo, three African women playfully flexing their biceps. Text: ntroduction to Gender Equality and Global Health - Online Only | May 20-23, 2025 Flyer for the From Evidence to Impact: Fundamentals of Global Health Advocacy course showing the McGill logo, two arms holding a sign saying "We need a change" in a protest. Text: From Evidence to Impact: Fundamentals of Global Health Advocacy - Online Only | May 20-23, 2025 Flyer for the Clinical Tropical & Geographic Medicine course showing the McGill logo, a mosquito and a cell under a microscope. Text: Clinical Tropical & Geographic Medicine - Hybrid | May 21-23, 2025
May 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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The #McGill Dept of Global and Public Health is looking for an Assistant Professor (teaching, non tenure track) to help manage the Nkabom Nutrition & Sustainable Agri-Food Collaborative, a collaboration w/ several universities in Ghana. Apply by June 6
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Flyer for a tenure track Assistant Professor Position at the Department of Global and Public Health with the DGPH logo.
May 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM