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. […]
LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Dr. Martin Hosking, Interim Head, Division of Emergency Medicine | Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH
We are happy to announce that Dr. Martin Hosking will take on the position of Interim Head for the Division of Cardiology. As a Lead Interventional Cardiologist at BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH), Dr. Hosking brings a wealth of expertise to the role and a strong commitment to education. His passion for learning has driven him […]
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 […]