Early-Life Brain Injury, Pathways Magazine Feature Story | ISSUE 8
Did you know that in Canada, 30% of preterm infants show signs of brain injury? Early-life brain injury affects thousands of newborns every year in Canada, often with serious consequences. In the latest issue of Pathways, discover how Drs. Thiviya Selvanathan, Steven Miller and Ruth Grunau are changing how we understand and treat these injuries […]
Congratulations Dr. Genelle Lunken!
Earlier this year, the Government of Canada announced nearly $86 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support 316 research infrastructure projects at 47 institutions across the country. In the 2024 competition, Dr. Genelle Lunken’s project was awarded a John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. JELF […]
Congratulations to Drs. Catrina Loucks, Souvik Mitra and Fiona Muttalib!
Congratulations all! Dr. Loucks was the recipient of a Scholar Award and Drs. Souvik Mitra and Fiona Muttalib both received a Health Professional-Investigator Program Award. They are amongst fifteen UBC faculty of medicine researchers that were awarded new funding to advance transformational health research. Original post: https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/ubc-medicine-researchers-fostering-better-health-outcomes-through-2024-health-research-bc-awards/ More about the projects that got funded! Dr. […]
Asking difficult questions about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder | Drs. Anton Miller, Gurpreet (Preety) Salh and Nancy Lanphear
In September’s issue of The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, Drs. Anton Miller, Gurpreet (Preety) Salh and Nancy Lanphear’s article “Asking difficult questions about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in the context of the child, the mother, and the systems in which they live” argue that the term fetal alcohol spectrum disorder has contributed to a […]
Dr. Manish Sadarangani | Royal Society of Canada (RSC)
This fall, Dr. Sadarangani was inducted as a new college member to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Manish Sadarangani is an international expert in translational vaccinology, whose work uniquely encompasses laboratory, clinical and epidemiologic research. His scientific expertise enables him to respond quickly to changing priorities to tackle diverse knowledge gaps rapidly and produce […]
How to help your child handle a visit to the emergency department | Dr. Justina Marianayagam
Check out the latest article by Dr. Justina Marianayagam, pediatric resident with UBC and Co-Chair with Solutions for Kids in Pain. The article provides tips to support parents/caregivers that may be bringing their child to the ER this busy winter season. Read the full article here: https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-a-parents-guide-to-surviving-the-emergency-department https://www.healthing.ca/wellness/opinion/opinion-how-to-help-your-child-handle-a-visit-to-the-emergency-department
Congratulations to Dr. Mia Remington!
Dr. Remington was awarded the 2024 PGME Program Director Award for all of her hard work and dedication supporting our residents. She is the Co-Director of the UBC Pediatrics Residency Program and a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Pediatrics, UBC. Each year UBC PGME recognizes faculty and staff that demonstrate exceptional program leadership, […]
The Hudson Family Trainee Program
We are excited to announce the successful candidates for The Hudson Family Trainee Program, a 1-year funded clinical fellowship opportunity, in the Department of Pediatrics. This fellowship allows newly qualified pediatric residents or current fellows in Canadian residency/fellowship programs to gain experience and skills in subspecialties or research areas that complement their primary area of […]
Congratulations to Dr. Emily Kieran | Head, Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Emily Kieran to Head, Division of Neonatology, effective August 1, 2024. We are grateful for her service to the organization as Interim Division Head since January 1, 2023. Dr. Kieran obtained her Bachelor of Medicine from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and then she […]
Welcome to Dr. Rachel Eddy!
The Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH is pleased to announce that Dr. Rachel Eddy has joined our team, effective July 15, 2024. Dr. Rachel Eddy will hold a joint appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH and Radiology, UBC. She is an Investigator with the UBC Centre for […]