David Patrick

How public health would handle the zombie apocalypse

How public health would handle the zombie apocalypse

Hordes of zombies haven’t yet made the leap from the horror-movie screen to downtown city streets, but that hasn’t stopped two professors from sharing tips on how to handle an invasion.

Oct 19, 2016

Q&A Tick Talk: What you need to know about Lyme disease

Q&A Tick Talk: What you need to know about Lyme disease

Infectious diseases specialist David Patrick discusses the misinformation about ticks and Lyme disease.

Jun 9, 2015

New Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health launched at UBC

New Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health launched at UBC

Indigenous health practitioners have a new home at the University of British Columbia, sparking renewed engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities across B.C. and beyond.

May 5, 2014

Tiny bugs, big health threat

Tiny bugs, big health threat

World Health Day on April 7 highlights the continuing risks from infectious agents spread by bugs, known as vector-borne diseases.

Apr 7, 2014