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Dr. Lynn Straatman (November 28, 2025)Dec 20, 2025We mourn the passing of Dr. Lynn Straatman (Nov 28, 2025), a cherished colleague, mentor, and leader. As Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC, Medical Director of the Heart Function Clinic at VGH, and associate member in the Division of Adolescent Health & Medicine, she dedicated her career to compassionate care. Dr. Straatman championed youth transitioning […] Read More >
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Reducing Risks and Myths: Dr. Shelina Babul Discusses Concussion Safety on Global NewsDr. Shelina Babul, was recently featured on Global News and she discussed ways to reduce the risk for concussions, concussion care and she also breaks down some common myths. Dr. Babul is a Clinical Professor in UBC’s Department of Pediatrics and Director of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit and her work focuses on […] Read More >
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Managing type 1 diabetes just got easier! | Dr. Shazhan AmedDr. Shazhan Amed and a cross-disciplinary team at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and Department of Pediatrics, in collaboration with Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster and partners, have developed a new digital platform that brings all your child’s diabetes data into one place and designed with families and healthcare teams. Early results show improved communication, personalized […] Read More >
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Advancing Neonatal Care: Ms. Lindsay Richter and Dr. Souvik Mitra Awarded CIHR Grant for PDA InnovationCongratulations to Ms. Lindsay Richter and Dr. Souvik Mitra on receiving a CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grant to advance innovation and knowledge-sharing in the care of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)—a heart condition affecting premature babies. This work will help improve outcomes for the tiniest patients by shaping evidence-based treatment and family-centered care. Thank you for […] Read More >