Archives: global health

Friday, September 23, 2016

Ormeci Awarded Inaugural Chair

Banu Örmeci, professor and Canada Research Chair in Wastewater and Public Health Engineering, has been awarded the first Jarislowsky Chair in Water and Global Health to be held at Carleton University. Ormeci is a founding member of the CHAIM Centre. Her priority is to research and develop technologies that enable the provision of safe... More

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Global Health Call for Abstracts

The annual University of Ottawa Global Health Conference is calling for abstracts from multiple disciplines.  Students are especially encouraged to submit and participate in the conference. Abstracts are due March 15, 2016.  Get more information... More

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

IARC Releases Report on Health Effects of Mycotoxins

An international working group of experts, chaired by Carleton's David Miller, reviewed the health effects of aflatoxins and fumonisins. Stemming from the panel's analysis, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) today released a report stating the evidence and conclusions reached by the panel. The panel concluded that mycotoxins... More

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Firdaus Kharas: Creator of Chocolate Moose Media

By Josee Beaudry, Department of Psychology, Carleton University Firdaus Kharas: Creator of Chocolate Moose Media and World Renowned Social Entrepreneur Empathy, ambition, compassion, intelligence and determination are all traits the world renowned social innovator and humanitarian, Firdaus Kharas, possesses. Mr. Kharas is a social entrepreneur... More

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

More about Chocolate Moose Media

The inaugural speaker for the CHAIM Centre Speakers Series, Firdaus Kharas, is getting media attention for his social entrepreneurship approach to using video to address some of the most pressing global health issues affecting children. Read more at... More

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Using Laughter & Animation to Save Lives

Don't miss Firdaus Kharas speaking at Carleton University at 6pm on September 23.  Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please... More

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