Kiffer Card

Dr. Kiffer Card is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University and holds the Blanche and Charlie Beckerman Scholar for Public Health Innovation position. His research examines socio-ecological determinants of health, focusing on mental health, health equity, and public health innovation through community-based mixed methods.

His interdisciplinary work addresses:

• Social prescribing and healthcare integration
• Mental health disparities in vulnerable populations
• Syndemic approaches to public health crises

Recent publications explore healthcare utilization patterns, rural-urban health divides, and long COVID impacts. His research informs policies to improve community health infrastructure and wellbeing.

Awards:

• Blanche and Charlie Beckerman Scholar (2025)
• Health Research BC Scholar (2021)
• CIHR-IHSPR Rising Star (2020)

He teaches courses on health systems governance, social determinants of health, and knowledge mobilization strategies.