Updating Your Contact Information in UBC Workday
To all Department of Pediatrics Faculty Members, To support timely and effective communication between you and the university, please ensure your contact information in UBC Workday is current. We kindly ask that you take a few moments to review and update your details as needed. Accurate contact information helps us reach you quickly when important […]
LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Dr. Sarah Alexander, Head, Division of Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Sarah Alexander as the new Head of the Division of Hematology/Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, and the Team Nicky Hospital Chair in Hematology, Oncology and BMT at BC Children’s Hospital effective Oct 27, 2025. Dr. Alexander brings extensive experience in pediatric leukemia and lymphoma, with training […]
Cooking with Fahra: A UBC Culinary Wellness Series
Fahra Rajabali, a researcher with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (Dept. of Pediatrics), is leading 6 cooking classes on Zoom from August 2025 – February 2026. The August session featured Coconut Lentil Curry and Warm Cabbage Salad Recipe: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/678ef2b34de2f87c67fbbdaa/68e7dc25ca531cc7b17671a7_Cooking%20with%20Fahra%20-%20August%2027%2C%202025.pdf Recording (Passcode: +5^u4L4U) The September session featured Chicken/Paneer/Fish/Cauliflower Tikka Masala and Curried Quinoa Salad […]
Clinical Faculty Appointment Policy updates: Register to attend an information session
The UBC Faculty of Medicine recently revised its policy on clinical faculty appointments. These updates are in direct response to feedback from clinical faculty to clarify policies and processes for appointments, expand opportunities for promotion, and align rank criteria to more fully recognize the distinctive and significant contributions of clinical faculty. To learn more about […]
2025 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards | Dr. Brett Schrewe and Dr. Michelle Clarke
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine celebrates outstanding faculty members who demonstrate excellence in education, research, and service—advancing our shared vision of transforming health for everyone. Dr. Brett Schrewe, based at the Island Medical Program at the University of Victoria, received the Excellence in Education Award for his leadership, innovation, and scholarship in health education. […]
LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Dr. Faisal Malik, Head, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Gender, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Faisal Malik will join the Department of Pediatrics as Head of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Gender, effective September 15, 2025. Dr. Malik comes from the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital, where he held key leadership roles and led innovative research to improve outcomes for […]
LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Dr. Simone Nicol, Head, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, UBC & BCCH
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Simone Nicol as the new Head of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition at UBC & BC Children’s Hospital, starting Sept 1, 2025! Her leadership and dedication to patient-centered care will guide the division into an exciting new chapter. We also extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Vishal Avinashi for his outstanding […]
LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Dr. Marie-Claude Grégoire, Interim Head, Division of Palliative Medicine, UBC & BCCH | Interim Medical Director, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice | Interim Co-Medical Director of PainCare 360 and Palliative Care at BC Children’s Hospital
We are excited to welcome Dr. Marie-Claude Grégoire as the Interim Head of the Division of Palliative Medicine, UBC & BCCH, effective September 1, 2025. Dr. Grégoire will also serve as Interim Medical Director at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and Interim Co-Medical Director of PainCare 360 and Palliative Care at BC Children’s Hospital. With deep […]
Celebrating Excellence in Neonatal Research | Dr. Ruth Grunau, Member of the Order of British Columbia
We are proud to share that Dr. Ruth Grunau has been awarded the Order of British Columbia, in recognition of her groundbreaking contributions to neonatal pain research. The Order of British Columbia recognizes outstanding achievement and lasting contributions that have made a meaningful difference in the lives of British Columbians and it represents the highest […]
LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Dr. Dawn Gano, Head, Division of Neurology | Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH
We are proud to welcome Dr. Dawn Gano as the new Head of the Division of Neurology. Dr. Gano joins us from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she led the Fetal Neurology Center of Excellence. An internationally recognized expert in fetal and neonatal neurology, she brings deep clinical expertise, a strong academic […]