Dr. Chris Buse

Biography

Chris Buse joined the Faculty of Health Sciences as an Assistant Professor in September 2022, focusing on environmental health inequities. With a background in public health, sociology, and public policy, he is recognized as an effective interdisciplinary researcher addressing a range of planetary health issues. He played a significant role in implementing Canada’s comprehensive climate change health vulnerability assessments in collaboration with applied public health practitioners, aiming to influence environmental policy at local, provincial, and national levels to promote human health and well-being. Before his current position, he held several competitive research positions, including Senior Research Scientist and CIHR-funded Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia’s Centre for Environmental Assessment Research. His research interests bridge social and ecological determinants of health, focusing on reducing avoidable exposures to ill-health effects exacerbated by environmental changes and systemic socio-economic marginalization. Buse's work encompasses the health impacts of climate change and natural resource development, employing mixed-methods research to enhance health assessment practices. Furthermore, he is committed to engaging with the community to inform public health policy and promote sustainability and equity.

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