Vancouver Institute

HOW DOES DISINFORMATION AFFECT DEMOCRACY?

When: Where: P.A. Woodward Instructional Resources Centre, UBC’s Point Grey Campus, 2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver.

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Dr. Heidi J.S. Tworek

Canada Research Chair, Director, Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions

Professor of international history and public policy, UBC

Dr. Tworek’s research examines the history and policy of communications, focusing on how new media technologies impact democracy. Her interest in democracy was spurred by writing her prize-winning book, News from Germany: The Competition to Control World Communications, 1900-1945 (2019). Dr. Tworek’s insights have been featured in major outlets including The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, Washington Post, The Atlantic, Politico, The Globe & Mail, The Financial Times, and CNN. She also contributes a monthly column for the Centre for International Governance Innovation, where she is a senior fellow. Additionally, she is a non-resident fellow at both the German Marshall Fund of the United States and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Dr. Tworek co-edits the Journal of Global History and is a member of the Royal Society of Canada’s New College of Scholars, Artists and Scientists.

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EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING AND THE FUTURE OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES

Dr. Lisa Tobber specializes in sustainable structural design and seismic resilience, developing systems for mid-rise and high-rise buildings that enable low-damage responses to major natural disasters and the climate crisis. Dr. Tobber leads the Build Better Cluster (BBC) research group, dedicated to advancing innovative construction materials and methods, particularly in precast concrete systems, to improve building safety and seismic performance. As the Principal’s Research Chair in Resilient Buildings, Dr. Tobber collaborates closely with industry and government agencies to generate practical, evidence-based solutions that enhance the sustainability and resilience of urban infrastructure. Her work is helping to set new standards in engineering practices in Canada and internationally. Dr. Tobber is also a champion for female engineers as the Principal’s Research Chair in Women in Engineering.

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EVOLUTION OF PHARMACY PRACTICE IN CANADA: ‘FILLING’ A HEALTH CARE NEED?

Dr. Christine Hughes’ research primarily focusses on HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI), including their prevention and treatment. She is also dedicated to expanding the role of community pharmacists in sexual health, with particular emphasis on STBBI screening, treatment, and vaccine administration. A member of the Canadian HIV and Viral Hepatitis Pharmacists (CHAP) Network, Dr. Hughes is an editor of the HIV/HCV Drug Therapy Guide drug interaction app. A prolific scholar, she has received several awards and recognitions for her practice and teaching, including the M.J. Huston Pharmacist of Distinction, and the Canadian Pharmacists Association Patient Care Achievement Award in Specialty Practice.