Dr. Naveed Zafar Janjua is an epidemiologist at the BC Centre for Disease Control and Clinical Assistant Professor at School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia. Dr. Janjua is a Medical Doctor (MD) with a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH). At BCCDC, his work involves surveillance, research and policy advice related to influenza. His research interest includes influenza epidemiology/immuno-epidemiology, vaccine effectiveness. In addition, he is also interested in global health issues. His global health research includes socio-economic disparities in health, nutritional transition in developing countries and associated factors including urbanicity, neighborhood/community characteristics, dietary behaviors and physical activity, unsafe medical injections and transmission of blood borne pathogens.