Michael Smith Health Research BC IMPaCT Training Award | Drs. Tanjot Singh, Kevin Meesters and Lena Xiao
Congratulations to Drs. Tanjot Singh, Kevin Meesters and Lena Xiao! They are recipients of 2025 Health Research BC IMPaCT training awards. MSHR is partnering with the Increasing Capacity for Maternal and Paediatric Clinical Trials (IMPaCT) training platform to co-fund five BC-based researchers. IMPaCT training awards facilitate participation in a 1-year immersive learning experience with assigned […]
Postgraduate Medical Education Program (PGME) Award for Outstanding Contribution | Dr. David Dix
A big congratulations to Dr. David Dix on receiving the Outstanding Contribution Award from UBC’s Faculty of Medicine Postgraduate Medical Education Program (PGME). His exceptional leadership and dedication across the program have earned him this well-earned recognition. With over 1400 postgraduate learners training across British Columbia—including rural and remote communities—PGME oversees residency and fellowship training […]
The BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) celebrates 25 years!
Learn more about BCIRPU’s origins, notable research projects, and influential points in time throughout the history of injury prevention in BC. Link to timeline: https://www.injuryresearch.bc.ca/about/25-years-of-the-bcirpu
2025 Royal College Award for Early Career Leadership in Professional Practice/Patient Care Award | Dr. Anas Manouzi
Congratulations to Dr. Anas Manouzi! He is the recipient of the 2025 Royal College Award for Early Career Leadership in Professional Practice/Patient Care Award. This award honours new Royal College Fellows (with seven or fewer years of post-training full-time practice) who have shown outstanding leadership, initiative, service and/or innovation in areas aligned with one of […]
Celebrate Research Day, April 11, 2025
Celebrate Research Day 2025 was a success! On April 11th, we recognized and showcased the outstanding research conducted by our Pediatric Residents, Fellows, and their dedicated mentors. This year we also had research presented by members of the Women+ and Children’s Health Sciences (WACH) program. Link to Program.
2025 UBC Research Excellence Cluster Grant | Drs. Manish Sadarangani and Matthew Carwana
Congratulations to Drs. Manish Sadarangani and Matthew Carwana! Both were awarded funding for their projects from the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, UBC. Cluster Lead: Manish Sadarangani PREVENT-AMR is an inter-disciplinary research cluster with the ultimate goal of providing a research framework to address the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through prevention. […]
Exploring factors associated with increasing referral rates to the BC Autism Assessment Network | Dr. Angie Ip
Congratulations to Dr. Angie Ip and her team on receiving funding through the Ministry of Health Research Seed Grant program for 2024/25, in partnership with UBC Health. Their project, Exploring Factors Associated with Increasing Referral Rates to the BC Autism Assessment Network, investigates the sharp rise in autism assessment referrals across British Columbia—now three times […]
Sexual and gender-related violence against girls in sub- Saharan Africa: a need for effective interventions | Dr. Andrew Macnab
Sexual and gender-related violence (SGRV) against girls in sub-Saharan Africa remains a major crisis, impacting mental health and well-being. Despite existing efforts, 1 in 3 women still experience gender-based violence in their lifetime. A powerful intervention in Uganda used music to raise awareness—celebrity artists created a song and video highlighting key issues, reaching millions through […]
Community perspectives on maternal dietary diversity in rural Kenya, Mozambique and The Gambia: A PRECISE Network qualitative study | Dr. Rajavel Elango
Pregnant and breastfeeding women in sub-Saharan Africa face challenges in getting essential nutrients, which can impact their health and their babies. While a variety of foods can improve nutrition, many women struggle with access due to cost, traditions, and lack of knowledge. Learn more about Dr. Rajavel Elango’s work and how protein and amino acid […]
2025 Southern Medical Program Graduating Class Award (Co-Recipient) | Dr. Melissa Paquette
Every year, students from the Southern Medical Program (SMP) recognize outstanding faculty and staff that made an impact to their medical education. This year, Dr. Melissa Paquette, Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Pediatrics, based out of Kamloops was recognized with the 2025 Southern Medical Program Graduating Class Award (Co-Recipient). Learn more about Dr. […]