We’re proud to spotlight the work of Dr. Dina Panagiotopoulos, Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Investigator, and Pediatric Endocrinologist at BC Children’s Hospital. Dr. Panagiotopoulos is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric diabetes research spanning both type 1 and type 2. Her groundbreaking work recently led to a Canadian pediatric first: two B.C. […] Read More
New research from UBC and Queen Maud University College (Norway), led by Dr. Mariana Brussoni reveals that kids who take more risks on the playground make faster, safer decisions in traffic. A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology had 424 children aged 7–11 use virtual reality to test risk-taking during play — […] Read More
Big congratulations to Dr. Shelina Babul! Dr. Babul is the 2026 YWCA Women of Distinction Award Winner in the Health & Wellness category. As Director of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit at BC Children’s Hospital and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UBC, Dr. Babul has dedicated her career to closing gaps […] Read More
Four researchers have been named or renewed as Canada Research Chairs from UBC’s Faculty of Medicine, including Dr. Stuart Turvey, who was renewed as the Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Precision Health. From child and youth mental health to next-generation immunotherapies and precision medicine, this work is advancing care in Canada and beyond. These appointments […] Read More
Big congratulations to Dr. Matthew Carwana on being named the 2026 Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) Young Investigator Award recipient! Formerly known as the CPS Research Award, this distinction was established in 1999 to recognize outstanding basic or clinical research contributions by a young investigator in fields that advance child and youth health. This prestigious honour […] Read More
Congratulations to Dr. Kirsten Miller! Dr. Miller is the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Paediatric Society Distinguished Community Paediatrician Award. This award recognizes individuals who has demonstrated a significant contribution to the field of community paediatrics. A consultant general pediatrician in Prince George since 2005, Dr. Miller has dedicated her career to ensuring children and […] Read More
The annual Department of Pediatrics Celebrate Research Day was a great success, showcasing the tremendous work that our trainees have completed at BC Children’s Hospital. This year’s winners showed outstanding talent and with their mentors, presented high quality research. Please join me congratulating the following trainees and their mentors for their research success: Best Resident […] Read More
Today we mark an important occasion—National Physicians’ Day. I am proud to recognize the extraordinary work our physicians do every day across the province. Through their expertise and dedication, they profoundly impact the lives of our young patients and their families. Daily, I see firsthand, the compassion our physicians bring to their work: from putting […] Read More
Dr. Miller is the 2026 recipient of the Honorary Fellow Award from the Newborn Brain Society. He was recognized for his exceptional contributions to neonatal neurology and neurocritical care, joining a distinguished legacy of Honorary Fellows whose work has advanced the field. The Honorary Fellow Award, established in 2020, recognizes outstanding individuals who have achieved […] Read More
Congratulations to all the contributors to the New Canadian Consensus Statement on Eosinophilic Esophagitis. A special shout out to Drs. Vishal Avinashi, Stephanie Erdle, and Edmond Chan from the Department of Pediatrics, “Recommendations for the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis in adults and children in Canada: a Delphi consensus project,” was among the […] Read More
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