Dr. Alex C. Michalos
Brandon University
Measuring our wellbeing goes beyond economic indicators.
Public lecture | free admission
As we age, our bodies need more nutrients and less energy. This can be challenging to achieve!
The key: being diet resilient. Despite the many challenges life brings, we must continue to eat well and be active.
Dr. Keller will discuss nutrient needs for healthy aging and provide strategies and resources to help aging adults stay well.
Offered in conjunction with the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, Waterloo's Faculty of Applied Health Sciences and Faculty of Science present this full day of workshops that give secondary school students and teachers the opportunity to explore a variety of career options in the health sciences.
The official launch of the School of Public Health and Health Systems in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo will take place on Thursday, April 19, 2012.
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland – world renowned for her work in public health and sustainable development – will be our keynote speaker.
Dr. Brundtland is the former Prime Minister of Norway, served as Director General of the World Health Organization, and Chaired the World Commission of Environment and Development (the Brundtland Commision).
Keynote address
by Dr. Charles Tator, CM, MD, PhD, FRSCS
Senior Scientist, Toronto Western Research Institute
This presentation will overview what we have learned about youth cessation to date from the 13-year Nicotine Dependence in Teens (NDIT) cohort investigation.
The talk will begin with results from our systematic reviews on the frequency of quit attempts, the determinants of cessation, and the results of randomized controlled trials testing youth cessation interventions. It will then overview our work of the natural history of cessation in youth.
Dr. Rosbash is a recipient of the 2012 Canada Gairdner International Award for his pioneering discoveries concerning the biological clock responsible for circadian rhythms. Grade 10-12 high school students are invited to hear him speak about his research and discovery, followed by a complimentary light lunch.
Dr. Michael Rosbash
2012 Canada Gairdner Laureate
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, USA
AHS Alumni Ami Richter (BA '01, Recreation and Leisure Studies) and Heather Moyse (BSc '00, Kinesiology) are coming back to campus for TEDxUW.
Join over 21 AHS alumni as they return to campus to share their experiences, offer career insight, and speak with you and your fellow classmates about what to expect once you have graduated from Waterloo.
In small groups, you’ll be able to meet and talk with alumni, ask questions, and find jobs that interest you. After the “speed networking” component, you will have the opportunity to follow up and speak with any of our alumni guests over a bite to eat.