Pediatric Drug Safety Research funded by Genome BC | Dr. Bruce Carleton
Congratulations to Dr. Bruce Carleton! Dr. Bruce Carleton from the University of British Columbia, alongside his colleagues Dr. Michael Rieder from the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Maja Krajinovic from the Université de Montréal, were part of a cohort that received over $49 million in funding to advance hereditary cancer care, child drug safety, […]
Celebrating National Physicians’ Day, May 1, 2025
Today, on National Physicians’ Day, we take a moment to honour the dedication, skill, and compassion of those who devote their lives to the practice of medicine. May 1st, chosen by the Canadian Medical Association, marks the birthday of Dr. Emily Stowe—the first female physician to practice in Canada—a pioneer whose legacy of perseverance and […]
The Tree of Hippocrates at BC Children’s Hospital
On April 10, 2025 individuals from across the C&W campus gathered for the re-dedication of the Tree of Hippocrates at BC Children’s Hospital. Big thanks to the The Working Green by Nature group at BCCHR, The Centre for Mindfulness at BC Children’s Hospital, and Drs. Tim Oberlander, Dzung Vo and Judy Hall for a memorable […]
Message from Dr. Steven Miller, Dr. Caron Strahlendorf and Ms. Christine Veloso | The Lapu Lapu Street Festival
Dear friends, colleagues, and learners, We are heartbroken by the unfolding tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Street Festival on April 26th and the deep impact it is having on Vancouver’s Filipino community—and our own members within the Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH family. Please know that we grieve with you and stand beside you. […]
Re-dedication Event for the Tree of Hippocrates at BC Children’s Hospital
You’re Invited! Please join us for the Re-dedication Event for the Tree of Hippocrates at BC Children’s Hospital. The Working Green by Nature group at BCCHR will be hosting a celebration of the tree and the beautiful nature that we are privileged to have here at the C&W campus. Please join us for a mindful […]
2025 AFMC President’s Award for Exemplary National Leadership in Academic Medicine | Dr. Saleem Razack
Congratulations to Dr. Saleem Razack! Dr. Razack is the recipient of the 2025 AFMC President’s Award for Exemplary National Leadership in Academic Medicine. This award recognizes individuals for their excellence and exemplary national leadership in advancing the AFMC’s vision for academic medicine in either research or education. Saleem Razack is a pediatric intensivist and medical […]
2025 Optimizing the Early Years Award | Dr. Stephanie Erdle and the BC Women’s Hospital Allergy Team
Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Erdle, Pediatric Allergist and members of the BC Women’s Hospital Allergy Team! Their team is the recipient of the 2025 Optimizing the Early Years Award. These awards are presented annually by Health Quality BC to celebrate the people and projects that are improving the quality of care in our province. Did […]
Runner up: 2025 Optimizing the Early Years Award | The Early Motor Screening Program (EMSP)
A special shout out to Dr. Ram Mishaal and the EMSP team who were runners up for the 2025 Optimizing the Early Years Award. These awards are presented annually by Health Quality BC to celebrate the people and projects that are improving the quality of care in our province. The EMSP launched in June 2022 […]
2024 Newborn Brain Society Early Career Award | Dr. Thiviya Selvanathan
Congratulations to Dr. Thiviya Selvanathan! Her project entitled, “Social disparity, thalamic volumes and cognition in adolescents with neonatal HIE,” was funded by a Newborn Brain Society Early Career Award. The Newborn Brain Society supports research that ensures that all newborns have access to receive optimal brain care. Congratulations Dr. Selvanathan! More: https://newbornbrainsociety.org/the-newborn-brain-society-early-career-award/
SAVE THE DATE: Administrative Professionals’ Day, Apr 23 2025
Our Administrators and support staff are an integral part of our teams. Big and small ways of recognizing team members is always appreciated! Stay tuned for upcoming staff spotlights to celebrate Administrative Professionals’ Day on Apr 23 2025! April 23rd is a day to recognize and thank team members, including secretaries, administrative assistants, and other […]