Spotlight on the Chronic GVHD (Graft vs. Host Diseases) Research Laboratory at CFRI
The Canadian National Transplant Research Program is supporting a project led by Dr. Kirk Schultz, Professor, Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT, Department of Pediatrics
2014 CIHR Funding Recipients
We wish to congratulate our CFRI members who were recently awarded grants through the CIHR Fall 2013 Operating Grants competition Congratulations to all! DEVLIN, Angela M Project: Developmental Exposure to Maternal Obesity and Programming of Vascular Disease.” Co-investigators: BERISTAIN, Alexander G; GREEN, Tim. Amount: $444,324/5 years Dr. Devlin’s study will investigate the relationship between obesity in pregnant mothers […]
Department Head’s Message
I would like to provide a brief summary of the 2013 highlights in the Department of Pediatrics, as we have experienced an incredible year. We are just off the launching pad with our revitalized strategic plan, Vision 2020, which serves as our guide in determining which among an endless list of laudatory child and […]
2013 Department of Pediatrics Faculty Award Recipients
Pediatrics Faculty Awards 2013
Genetic discovery helps prevent brain damage in newborns with hyperammonemia
Dr. Clara van Karnebeek, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Biochemical Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics,
A healthy scoop of support: resident’s tasty initiative brings colleagues together
At B.C. Children’s Hospital, physicians see everything from broken bones to terminal illness, providing care while paying extra attention to communication.
Genetic discovery helps newborns beat a life-threatening condition
Dr. Clara van Karnebeek, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Biochemical Diseases in the Department of Pediatrics, has uncovered a genetic cause of excess ammonia in the blood of newborns,
Welcome to Dr. Jennifer Smitten
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Smitten, Clinical Instructor, with the Division of Critical Care.
Communications Strategy Update
We thank you for taking the time to complete our Department of Pediatrics Communications Survey.