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Kiffer George Card

Assistant Professor in Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Kiffer G. Card is the Scientific Director of the Institute for Social Connection and an Assistant Professor with the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. He received his training as a behavioural epidemiologist, social ecologist, and health services researcher from Brigham Young University (B.Sc.), Simon Fraser University (Ph.D.), and the University of Victoria (PDF). Building on this training, Dr. Card’s research is focused on the ecological, political, and social determinants of health — with an emphasis on understanding how emotional distress and coping responses impact health, well-being, and equity. Dr. Card approaches his work by leveraging community-based mixed methods study designs — with an emphasis on theoretically-informed quantitative analyses. He primarily conducts his research among and with marginalized communities, including gay and bisexual men, youth who use drugs, and other populations who experience stigma, discrimination, violence, and social exclusion as a result of their social position and identity. To learn more about Dr. Card’s research works, please visit his Google Scholar profile.

In recognition of Dr. Card’s research excellence, he has received multiple highly competitive awards, including The 2021 MSFHR Scholar Award, The 2020 CIHR-IHSPR Rising Star Award, The 2018 CTN Postdoctoral Award, The 2018 MSFHR Trainee Award, and The 2018 CIHR Health Systems Impact Fellowship. Over the past six years, Dr. Card’s work has been featured in more than 100 publications and over 90 academic conference presentations. As a rising star in public health epidemiology and health services research, Dr. Card's research program provides training to future scholars and raises awareness of key social reforms and policies that aim to help Canadian leaders build happier and healthier communities.

The WHO has declared Mpox a ‘public health emergency of international concern.’ Is it time to worry?

Aug 20, 2024 05:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

On Aug. 14, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified Mpox virus, which is surging across several African countries, as a public health emergency of international concern. This action will help mobilize global and...

Changes to U.S. dog import regulations: What they are and why they matter for dogs and for people

Aug 01, 2024 22:14 pm UTC| Insights & Views

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing new border rules for dogs entering the United States as of Aug. 1. However, the new rules going into effect are not as onerous as the ones...

Burnout and isolation: Why employees and managers can’t ignore the social and mental health impact of working from home

Oct 21, 2022 06:07 am UTC| Life

The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred on a variety of workplace maladies, including the great resignation, quiet quitting, overemployment, labour shortages and conflicts between managers and employees over returning to...

Economy

FxWirePro- Major economic events to watch

Date Time (GMT) Currency Event Forecast Previous Sep 10th2024 6 am UK Claimant count...

U.S. Debt Costs Soar to $3 Billion a Day Amid Record-High Interest Expenses

The daily cost of servicing the $35.3 trillion U.S. debt has skyrocketed to $3 billion, according to Apollo chief economist Torsten Sløk. This figure has doubled since 2020 as rising interest rates have...

Fed Faces Crucial Decision: Will a Quarter-Point Rate Cut Be Enough to Prevent Recession?

With inflation cooling and the labor market slowing, the Federal Reserve is facing a pivotal decision this month on whether a modest interest rate cut will be enough to keep the U.S. economy expanding. Fed officials are...

Wall Street Braces for Volatility as Jobs Data Signals Slower U.S. Economic Growth

Weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data has reignited concerns about the economys strength, as Wall Street braces for increased volatility. The SP 500 saw significant declines, with investors questioning whether the Federal...

Britain Needs $1.3 Trillion Investment Over Next Decade to Boost Economic Growth

Britains economy requires an additional $1.3 trillion in investment over the next decade to meet ambitious growth targets, according to a new report. The report emphasizes the need for annual investments of 100 billion,...

Politics

Donald Trump Vows 100% Tariff on Countries Abandoning U.S. Dollar, Sparking Global Trade Tensions

In a bold economic pledge, Donald Trump has vowed to impose a 100% tariff on any country that abandons the U.S. dollar as its primary currency in international trade, a move that could significantly escalate global trade...

Donald Trump Holds Commanding 27.8% Lead Over Harris in Latest Electoral College Poll, Nate Silver’s Forecast Shows

Donald Trumps path to reclaiming the presidency in 2024 appears increasingly likely, as Nate Silvers latest electoral college prediction poll shows the former president with a staggering 27.8% lead over Vice President...

Kamala Harris Allegedly Using Trump Look-Alike to Prep for Debate While Trump Opts for Informal Policy Discussions

As the upcoming debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump approaches, new reports suggest stark differences in how each candidate is preparing for the high-stakes event. According to...

Kamala Harris Campaign Allegedly Pushed to Keep Mics Unmuted in Debate for Viral Showdown with Donald Trump

Allegations have surfaced that Vice President Kamala Harris campaign team pushed to keep the microphones unmuted during her upcoming debate with former President Donald Trump, with the intent of creating a viral moment by...

Donald Trump Poised for Electoral College Victory in November, New Poll Suggests Near-Certain Win

A recent New York Times/Siena poll has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, indicating that former President Donald Trump is on the verge of securing an overwhelming victory in the Electoral College this...

Science

SpaceX President Urges Brazil to End Sanctions on Starlink Amid Financial Account Freeze

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell has called on Brazil to end sanctions against Starlink, citing the recent freezing of the companys financial accounts and threats to revoke its ISP license. The move has sparked tensions...

Boeing’s Starliner Begins Critical Return from ISS After Months in Space Delays

Boeings Starliner spacecraft undocked from the ISS on September 6, beginning its journey back to Earth after months of delays caused by a thruster malfunction. The deorbit burn, scheduled for late evening, will determine...

SpaceX Hits 7,000-Starlink Milestone with Successful Falcon 9 Launch of 21 Satellites

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on September 5, launching 21 additional Starlink satellites, surpassing 7,000 in orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, marking the 15th flight for this specific...

SpaceX Set for Back-to-Back Launches with Starlink and Polaris Dawn Missions This Week

SpaceX is gearing up for two consecutive launches this week, with a Starlink mission scheduled for September 5, followed by the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission on September 6. These launches mark SpaceXs return to...

John Deere Tests Starlink-Powered Connectivity for Farming Equipment in U.S. and Brazil

John Deere is testing Starlinks satellite internet technology in an early access program aimed at enhancing agricultural connectivity. The trials, conducted in the U.S. and Brazil, explore how Starlink can improve machine...

Technology

Shiba Inu Analyst Unveils Harsh Truth: Market Hopes and Burn Impact in Focus

Shiba Inu investors received a stark reality check from analyst Zach Humphries, who emphasized that while the meme coins long-term prospects are promising, its short-term market growth may not meet investor expectations....

Elon Musk Sets Mars in Sight: SpaceX to Launch First Starship Missions to Red Planet in 2026

Elon Musk is pushing SpaceXs Starship toward Mars with uncrewed missions set for 2026. Crewed flights are expected by 2028, marking a significant leap toward a human presence on the Red Planet. Elon Musks Mars Plan...

Cybertruck Lead Engineer Reveals Hands-Free Frunk Feature in Tesla’s Latest Update

Teslas lead engineer for the Cybertruck, Wes Morrill, confirmed the rollout of a hands-free frunk feature, introduced in the 2024.32 Software Update, offering easier access for owners. Tesla Lead Engineer Confirms Frunk...

Apple Intelligence to Fuel AI Coin Rally as iPhone 16 Launch Sparks Investor Excitement

As Apple prepares to unveil Apple Intelligence with its iPhone 16, excitement is building for a potential AI coin rally. Analysts suggest this could be the breakout moment for AI-focused cryptocurrencies after recent...

Telegram Game 'Catizen' Surpasses 800K Paying Users in Six Months, Dominating Clicker Games

The Telegram mini-app Catizen has gained 34 million users in just six months, with 800,000 paying users generating an average of $33 each. The tap-to-earn game has become the platforms highest revenue-generating...