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Michael Smith Health Research BC IMPaCT Training Award | Drs. Tanjot Singh, Kevin Meesters and Lena XiaoMay 12, 2025Congratulations 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 […] Read More >
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Postgraduate Medical Education Program (PGME) Award for Outstanding Contribution | Dr. David DixA 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 […] Read More >
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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 Read More >
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2025 Royal College Award for Early Career Leadership in Professional Practice/Patient Care Award | Dr. Anas ManouziCongratulations 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 […] Read More >
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Celebrate Research Day, April 11, 2025Celebrate 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. Read More >
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2025 UBC Research Excellence Cluster Grant | Drs. Manish Sadarangani and Matthew CarwanaCongratulations 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. […] Read More >
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Exploring factors associated with increasing referral rates to the BC Autism Assessment Network | Dr. Angie IpCongratulations 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 […] Read More >
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Sexual and gender-related violence against girls in sub- Saharan Africa: a need for effective interventions | Dr. Andrew MacnabSexual 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 […] Read More >
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Community perspectives on maternal dietary diversity in rural Kenya, Mozambique and The Gambia: A PRECISE Network qualitative study | Dr. Rajavel ElangoPregnant 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 […] Read More >
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2025 Southern Medical Program Graduating Class Award (Co-Recipient) | Dr. Melissa PaquetteEvery 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. […] Read More >
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LEADERSHIP UPDATE: Dr. Martin Hosking, Interim Head, Division of Emergency Medicine | Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCHWe 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 […] Read More >
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Pediatric Drug Safety Research funded by Genome BC | Dr. Bruce CarletonMay 05, 2025Congratulations 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, […] Read More >
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Celebrating National Physicians’ Day, May 1, 2025May 01, 2025Today, 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 […] Read More >
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The Tree of Hippocrates at BC Children’s HospitalApr 30, 2025On 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 […] Read More >
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Message from Dr. Steven Miller, Dr. Caron Strahlendorf and Ms. Christine Veloso | The Lapu Lapu Street FestivalApr 29, 2025Dear 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. […] Read More >
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Re-dedication Event for the Tree of Hippocrates at BC Children’s HospitalMar 28, 2025You’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 […] Read More >
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2025 AFMC President’s Award for Exemplary National Leadership in Academic Medicine | Dr. Saleem RazackMar 27, 2025Congratulations 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 […] Read More >
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2025 Optimizing the Early Years Award | Dr. Stephanie Erdle and the BC Women’s Hospital Allergy TeamCongratulations 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 […] Read More >
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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 […] Read More >
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2024 Newborn Brain Society Early Career Award | Dr. Thiviya SelvanathanCongratulations 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/ Read More >