The O’Brien Institute pays tribute to Dr. Hude Quan

The O’Brien Institute for Public Health is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Hude Quan on Feb. 2, 2026. A longstanding member of the O’Brien Institute, Hude made extraordinary contributions to public health research, health services research, and health data science in Alberta, Canada, and internationally.

Within the O’Brien Institute, Hude was known not only for the depth of his expertise but for his generosity and collegiality. He was an active participant in the Institute’s Internal Peer Review program and consistently stepped forward to support colleagues by answering questions, offering guidance, and contributing his time and insight to strengthen shared work. His commitment to collaboration and mentorship embodied the spirit of the Institute and enriched our research community.

Read more about Hude's life and career here. 

We extend our deepest condolences to Hude’s wife, Sarah, his sons, Samuel and Joshua, and to all who had the privilege of working with him. Dr. Quan’s legacy will continue to shape public health research and health data science for years to come, and he will be remembered with great respect and gratitude by the O’Brien Institute community.

A Celebration of Life for Hude Quan will take place on Saturday February 28, 2026, at Foothills Alliance Church (333 Edgepark Blvd NW Calgary, AB). Please arrive for 9:30 am and the service will start promptly at 10 am. There will be a reception including refreshments and light fare afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate the life of Hude! 

For those unable to attend in person, the service will also be accessible by livestream at: (https://vimeo.com/event/5723628/837681e745). For those who require a hotel, we recommend Alt hotel (discount link: https://tinyurl.com/althude) or Executive Residency by Best Western.

In lieu of flowers and funeral expense donations, the Quan family gratefully requests contribution to one of two funds established in honour of Hude. The first is a scholarship fund planned for an international student award at the University of Calgary (https://engage.ucalgary.ca/HudeQuan). The second is a missional fund planned to support evangelism through Calgary Truth Baptist Church (https://tinyurl.com/hqmission)."