Congratulations Dr. Horacio Osiovich!
Congratulations to Dr. Horacio Osiovich. He is the recipient of a ‘2024 10 Most Influential Hispanics Award’ from the TLN Media Group. This award celebrates the achievements of extraordinary individuals making a difference in the Hispanic Canadian community. Big thanks to the families from our NICU that nominated Dr. Osiovich for this recognition. Congratulations Dr. […]
Congratulations Dr. Genelle Lunken!
Earlier this year, the Government of Canada announced nearly $86 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support 316 research infrastructure projects at 47 institutions across the country. In the 2024 competition, Dr. Genelle Lunken’s project was awarded a John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. JELF […]
Congratulations to Drs. Catrina Loucks, Souvik Mitra and Fiona Muttalib!
Congratulations all! Dr. Loucks was the recipient of a Scholar Award and Drs. Souvik Mitra and Fiona Muttalib both received a Health Professional-Investigator Program Award. They are amongst fifteen UBC faculty of medicine researchers that were awarded new funding to advance transformational health research. Original post: https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/ubc-medicine-researchers-fostering-better-health-outcomes-through-2024-health-research-bc-awards/ More about the projects that got funded! Dr. […]
Congratulations to Dr. Mia Remington!
Dr. Remington was awarded the 2024 PGME Program Director Award for all of her hard work and dedication supporting our residents. She is the Co-Director of the UBC Pediatrics Residency Program and a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Pediatrics, UBC. Each year UBC PGME recognizes faculty and staff that demonstrate exceptional program leadership, […]
Clinical Faculty Mentoring Program 2024-25
Applications are now open for the Clinical Faculty Mentoring Program! The Department of Pediatrics is currently recruiting mentees and mentors. This is a great opportunity to gain skills as a mentor and an opportunity for mentorship within pediatrics but also across disciplines. There are opportunities to link within this program to other faculty development and […]
2024 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards
Congratulations to Drs. Manish Sadarangani, Mariana Brussoni, and Angela Devlin on their awards! Dr. Manish Sadarangani | Overall Excellence — Mid-Career Recognizes outstanding contributions in the areas of research, education and service. Dr. Mariana Brussoni | Service to the University and Community Recognizes significant contributions to local, national or international communities aimed at improved health […]
Congratulations to Dr. Anne Synnes!
Dr. Synnes is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Neonatologist Award from the Canadian Paediatric Society. She is a neonatologist, clinical professor, researcher, and leader in neonatal follow-up. Her passion is improving outcomes for vulnerable children born sick or preterm. Dr.Synnes was a steering committee member of the Canadian Neonatal Network from its earliest days, […]
Congratulations to Dr. Stuart Turvey!
Recently, Dr. Turvey was bestowed with the 2024 Career Research Award from the Canadian Paediatric Society for both his research and for mentoring the next generation of child health clinician-scientists. He is a clinical immunologist and professor of paediatrics at the University of British Columbia. Established in 2009, the Career Research Award is a biennial […]
Congratulations Dr. Glen Ward!
Congratulations to Dr. Glen Ward on receiving his Life Membership Award from the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) to recognize his engagement with CPS over the years. Life Membership is an honour reserved for members who have made a significant contribution to the CPS. Life members have demonstrated tremendous dedication to advancing the health of children […]
Congratulations Dr. Kayla Parker!
Every year, students from the Southern Medical Program (SMP) recognize outstanding faculty and staff that made an impact to their medical education. For a second year in a row, Dr. Kayla Parker, Clinical Instructor with the Department of Pediatrics, based out of Kamloops was recognized. In 2023, Dr. Parker was awarded the Year 3 Southern […]