A healthier future for all: Mobilizing health equity research into action
O’Brien Institute Members Forum, Nov. 22
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Prof explores the importance of healthy relationships for community wellness
Deinera Exner-Cortens discusses her research on fostering healthy relationships and the creation of spaces for belonging
O'Brien Institute for Public Health welcomes Kirsten Fiest as new scientific director
Fiest brings a dedication to research and a vision for community impact to her new role, ushering in a new era of public health excellence
UCalgary’s Susa Benseler named 1 of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women
Director of Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute creates transformative partnerships for children
Dr. Kirsten Fiest, PhD, named scientific director, O’Brien Institute for Public Health
Appointment effective Nov. 1, 2023
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O'Brien Institute for Public Health welcomes Kirsten Fiest as new scientific director
Fiest brings a dedication to research and a vision for community impact to her new role, ushering in a new era of public health excellence
Associate Scientific Director, Health Systems
The O'Brien Institute is hiring an Associate Scientific Director, Health Systems
Response to the terrorist attack on Israel and the resulting Israel-Gaza conflict: A call for compassion and public health priorities
Oct. 31, 2023
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Informing the fight against COVID-19
“Evidence and leading with science… One of the very first calls I made March the 8th was to [past O'Brien Institute Scientific Director] Dr. Ghali … saying, I’m going to need some help. He put together a group of incredibly skilled scientists, economists and others that I ask questions to.”
-Former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi