2016 Balding For Dollars – Featuring Dr Bjorn Baadjes!
The annual “Balding for Dollars” event will take place May 14th at the BC Children’s Hospital. Visit the Balding For Dollars website for information on how to participate in the event. BCCH’s own Dr Bjorn Baadjes will be giving up his beloved locks to raise funds to support Oncology, Hematology, and BMT. You can help by […]
UBC Faculty of Medicine – Research Annual Report 2014/15
The UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Research Annual Report for 2014/15 is now available online. Click here to read about all the tremendous accomplishments achieved by the FOM.
Join the BCCH Pediatrics SUN RUN Team!
Run to work every day, uphill both ways? Power walk like you’re on a mission? Whether you’re a seasoned pro or run like you’re in slow-mo, come out on April 17th and join the Department of Pediatrics Team at the 32nd Annual Vancouver Sun Run. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the Spring weather […]
In Memory of Dr. Sheila Innis
We are deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Sheila Innis’ death on February 10, 2016. Originally from the UK, Dr. Innis was a highly respected Professor in the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Director of the Nutrition & Metabolism Research Program at CFRI. Dr. Innis was a tireless proponent of the nutritional needs of […]
In Memory of Dr Roger. Tonkin
Roger died peacefully in Nanaimo Regional General Hospital surrounded by love. He showed strength and grace throughout his courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease, and that will remain a cherished and final gift for his family. In life Roger was always willing to swim against the current, and until his death he remained authentic to his […]
In Memory of Dr. Brian Lupton
Dr. Brian Lupton passed away peacefully in North Vancouver on December 19, 2015 at the age of 63. Brian will be deeply missed by his fiancée Susan Tolley, his daughters Keeva (Cameron) and Nareela, his sister Marjorie Glavin (Ronnie), friend and mother of their children Bonnie, and extended family and lifelong friends. Brian was […]
Advancing Resident Curriculum – For the Residents, By the Residents
Our very own residents Anas Manouzi, Haley deVries, and Victoria Cook have been featured on the Faculty of Medicine’s website for the excellence they have achieved in developing a resident-led clinical simulation curriculum. Simulations give trainees the opportunity to practice until perfect so they will fully ready to handle real patient emergencies. As Anas puts […]
The Pharmacy Informer – Fall 2015 Edition
The Fall 2015 edition of the Pharmacy Informer is hot off the press! The Pharmacy Informer is a quarterly newsletter that contains important updates and highlights from the Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of BC, Department of Pharmacy. The Fall edition includes: PT&N Committee update Fever and Neutropenia Guidelines and Update Buprenorphine in Pregnancy and […]
Vaccinology Research Symposium
On November 5th and 6th, join us at the Vaccinology Research Symposium at the Child and Family Research Institute to celebrate Dr. Scheifele’s 38 years of dedication to improving health through prevention of infections. Throughout his career, Dr. Scheifele’s contributions to research have garnered prestigious recognition. Career highlights include being inducted as an Officer of […]
August 24 – 30
Announcements: Third Official Call for Nominations for UBC Faculty Research Awards are listed below. Note that the internal Faculty of Medicine signature deadlines are as follows: UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowship – September 10, 2015 UBC Killam Faculty Research Prize – September 28, 2015 Charles A. McDowell Research Award – October 12, 2015 Jacob Biely Research Prize – October 12, […]