Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society

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We're a research institute based at Simon Fraser University, focused on strengthening British Columbia’s capability to prevent, prepare for and respond to major infectious disease events.

Photo of Ed Yong. Text: President's Dream Colloquium. One Health: Connections and Collaborations. Ed Yong keynote and Long COVID community dialogue What Reporting on Long COVID Taught Me Free Public Lecture with Remote Option Thursday, April 4, 7 pm. ASL will be available. Simon Fraser University Vancouver. Masks required for in-person event. RSVP to www.sfu.ca/pdc
Sean Burke and Dr. Julia Smith discuss the impact of moral distress on healthcare workers, emphasizing the need for structural support and the importance of recognizing care work’s value to address health inequities and the mental health challenges faced by those in the healthcare sector. https://careforcaregivers.ca/julia-smith/
Blue poster with yellow and white text titled: Your life in your photos: A day in the life of a longhauler. Share your Long Covid experience. Logo of Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society. Six polaroid photos with prompts in the middle, reading: Highlight, Lowlight, Healthcare moment, Starting your day, Middle of your day, End of your day. Take up to six photos in one day using these prompts, interpreted as you like. Add a caption—could be just one word! Send your photos to https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/YourPhotos. Submit by March 26, 2024
Job posting for Community Engagement and Research Fellow.
Job posting: Research Fellow, Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS). PDF available at PIPPS.ca