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 […]
Ms. Astrid De Souza MSc, BSc | Pediatrics Residency Wellness Lead
We are excited to announce that Ms. Astrid De Souza MSc, BSc is our new Pediatrics Residency Wellness Lead, effective July 1, 2024. Astrid is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist who has worked in the Division of Cardiology since 2006. In addition to her clinical role that is largely focused on supporting the physical health and […]
Clinical Faculty Mentoring Program 2024-25
Applications are now open for the Clinical Faculty Mentoring Program! The Department of Pediatrics is currently recruiting mentees and mentors. This is a great opportunity to gain skills as a mentor and an opportunity for mentorship within pediatrics but also across disciplines. There are opportunities to link within this program to other faculty development and […]
2024 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards
Congratulations to Drs. Manish Sadarangani, Mariana Brussoni, and Angela Devlin on their awards! Dr. Manish Sadarangani | Overall Excellence — Mid-Career Recognizes outstanding contributions in the areas of research, education and service. Dr. Mariana Brussoni | Service to the University and Community Recognizes significant contributions to local, national or international communities aimed at improved health […]
One-on-One with Quynh Doan, PhD, MHSc, MDCM, FRCPC
Just out! Check out the new Faculty of Medicine Leadership 1-1 Q&A with Dr. Quynh Doan, Associate Dean, Research, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute Institute. Learn more about how Dr. Doan plans to lead the Institute’s mission to conduct discovery, translational and clinical research to benefit the health of children and their families. MORE
Congratulations to Dr. Anne Synnes!
Dr. Synnes is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Neonatologist Award from the Canadian Paediatric Society. She is a neonatologist, clinical professor, researcher, and leader in neonatal follow-up. Her passion is improving outcomes for vulnerable children born sick or preterm. Dr.Synnes was a steering committee member of the Canadian Neonatal Network from its earliest days, […]
Congratulations to Dr. Stuart Turvey!
Recently, Dr. Turvey was bestowed with the 2024 Career Research Award from the Canadian Paediatric Society for both his research and for mentoring the next generation of child health clinician-scientists. He is a clinical immunologist and professor of paediatrics at the University of British Columbia. Established in 2009, the Career Research Award is a biennial […]
Congratulations Dr. Glen Ward!
Congratulations to Dr. Glen Ward on receiving his Life Membership Award from the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) to recognize his engagement with CPS over the years. Life Membership is an honour reserved for members who have made a significant contribution to the CPS. Life members have demonstrated tremendous dedication to advancing the health of children […]
Congratulations Dr. Kayla Parker!
Every year, students from the Southern Medical Program (SMP) recognize outstanding faculty and staff that made an impact to their medical education. For a second year in a row, Dr. Kayla Parker, Clinical Instructor with the Department of Pediatrics, based out of Kamloops was recognized. In 2023, Dr. Parker was awarded the Year 3 Southern […]
Congratulations to Dr. Lena Xiao!
Congratulations to Dr. Lena Xiao, Clinical Assistant Professor from the Division of Respiratory Medicine. She is the 2024 recipient of the American Thoracic Society’s (ATS) Carole L. Marcus Outstanding Achievement Award. This award recognizes career accomplishments in pediatric sleep and respiratory neurobiology. ATS aims to improve global health by advancing research, patient care, and public […]