Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant: Spring 2025 competition results
Researchers from UBC’s Faculty of Medicine have secured over $40 million through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant: Spring 2025 competition. These initiatives tackle some of Canada’s most urgent health challenges. From the Department of Pediatrics, we congratulate Drs. Rajavel Elango, Pascal Lavoie, Steven Miller, Souvik Mitra, Manish Sadarangani and Susan Samuel. […]
INVITATION: Summer Student Research Program Poster Day | Thursday, July 24, 2025
We’re celebrating the remarkable achievements of our undergraduate and medical summer students. Their innovative research and dedication—guided by outstanding faculty mentorship—are helping shape the future of pediatric health and transforming lives of children and families. Come out in person or join online to cheer on the Babul, Blydt-Hansen, Boelman, Boerner, Brown, Carwana, Charlton, Cheng, Devlin, […]
2025 NSERC Discovery Grants | Drs. Rachel Eddy, Genelle Lunken and Christopher Maxwell
Congratulations to Drs. Rachel Eddy, Genelle Lunken and Christopher Maxwell! Their projects were recently awarded NSERC Discovery Grants by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) The NSERC Discovery Grants program supports ongoing programs of research with long-term goals rather than a single short-term project or collection of projects, recognizing the creativity […]
Managing Critical PDA in Preterm Infants | Dr. Souvik Mitra
Dr. Mitra’s latest work explores early treatment vs. expectant management for hemodynamically significant PDA in preterm infants (
Cheers to a legacy that changed lives! | Dr. Ian Pike
On June 30, 2025, Dr. Ian Pike retired after a remarkable career dedicated to injury prevention, public education, and advocacy. From pioneering research to empowering communities, Dr. Pike’s contributions continue to shape a safer British Columbia. A visionary, a collaborator, a champion for health and equity. Read more about his incredible work and lasting legacy: […]
2024 Outstanding Academic Performance | Dr. Souvik Mitra
Congratulations to Dr. Souvik Mitra on being awarded the 2024 Outstanding Academic Performance recognition by UBC’s Faculty of Medicine. This distinction, granted through a peer-reviewed departmental process, reflects his exemplary academic contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Honouring Excellence: 2025 PHSA+ Award Nominees from the Department of Pediatrics
Congratulations to our exceptional teams and members from the Department of Pediatrics on their 2025 PHSA+ Awards nominations! These peer-nominated recognitions highlight their outstanding innovation, compassionate care, and unwavering commitment to children and families across BC. Awardees will be announced this Fall—stay tuned! Full list of nominees: https://pod.phsa.ca/employee-essentials/culture/awards/phsa-awards Image (clockwise): Drs. Andrea Wallace, Jenny Retallack, […]
5 things you didn’t (but should) know about measles | Drs. Manish Sadarangani and Kyla Hildebrand
There is a Measles outbreak in Canada which is seeing its largest numbers in decades—with over 2,500 cases this year, including 12 in B.C. The disease is shockingly contagious—up to 6x more transmissible than COVID-19—and can linger in the air for hours. Drs. Manish Sadarangani and Dr. Kyla Hildebrand are urging precautions, read the full […]
Dr. Allison Audrey Eddy, C.M. | Member of the Order of Canada
Honouring a true trailblazer in pediatric medicine! Congratulations to our former Department Head, Dr. Allison Eddy, on being appointed a member to the Order of Canada for her outstanding contributions to child health, research, and education. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of clinicians and scientists across the country. Dr. Allison Eddy is a retired […]
Canadian Thoracic Society Honorary Lecture Award | Dr. Sharon Dell
Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Dell on this special recognition of her significant contributions to advancing respiratory care through clinical practice, research, teaching, and mentorship of clinical trainees and early career clinicians. The CTS Honorary Lecture Award honours exemplary leadership in respiratory research and education in Canada and is presented as part of the honorary lecture […]