CaraSpace
CaraSpace provides a safe, secure place for researchers to store and analyse their data, while ensuring that privacy-sensitive data remains protected.
It is a secure private cloud accessible only via an encrypted Virtual Private Network (VPN) through a firewall and use of a YubiKey® for two-factor authentication.
The Secure Research Environment (SRE)
The Secure Research Environment (SRE) is a Population Data BC service for Researchers who access data through PopData. The SRE provides a central location for access to and processing of research data, secure storage and backup of data extracts and free software for data analysis.
Secure data storage
We have been operating successfully for over 20 years and are trusted by many data providers, including federal and provincial government.
We operate one of the most secure data centres in Canada, meeting and exceeding all relevant legal, ethical, recommended best practice, and regulatory or legislative guidelines for data protection and privacy. A full suite of tried-and-tested security and privacy policies and procedures clearly define our operations.
Mapping Health Data
Overview
The geospatial revolution has given rise to new opportunities in public health – we can now explore the health of our communities better than ever through the lens of geography. To do this we use GIS technology. As such, this 3-part webinar series will cover the basics of GIS for public health and the opportunities that lie within.
Wildfire smoke could worsen COVID-19 symptoms, UBC study warns
Wildfire smoke could worsen COVID-19 symptoms, UBC study warns
(CTV News), Jiayun Yao, June 24th, 2020
University of B.C. study warns wildfire smoke could make COVID-19 symptoms worse
University of B.C. study warns wildfire smoke could make COVID-19 symptoms worse
(Powell River Peak), Jiayun Yao, June 24th, 2020
Data Management and Cleaning for Analysis with R
This webinar-based training series takes place over four sessions:
Session 1 - Tuesday July 14 | Session 2 - Thursday July 16
Session 3 - Tuesday July 21 | Session 4 – Thursday July 23
Prior required knowledge
Familiarity with R is an asset though not mandatory for enrolment.
