How Canada can become a global public health leader

Administration Building
Estimated Read Time:
1 minute
Estimated Read Time:
1 minute

James Blanchard.

Episode synopsis

This episode features President Michael Benarroch in conversation with executive director of the Institute for Global Public Health Dr. James Blanchard. Together they’ll discuss how the University of Manitoba can be at the center of engaging the academic sector in global public health and how Canada can become a world leader in this field.

More about James Blanchard and his work

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Music

Adrenaline Rush by Will Bonness, Associate Professor, Desautels Faculty of Music.

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About What’s the Big Idea?

What’s the Big Idea? is an award-winning podcast hosted by University of Manitoba President Michael Benarroch. Each episode features conversations with big thinkers from the UM community who are contributing to the cultural, social, and economic well-being of people everywhere. It is produced by the University of Manitoba in partnership with Everything Podcasts.

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