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Canadian Thoracic Society Honorary Lecture Award | Dr. Sharon DellJul 14, 2025Congratulations 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 […] Read More >
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2025 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients | Dr. Brett SchreweEach year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service, and who are dedicated to advancing both the Faculty’s values and vision of transforming health for everyone. Congratulations to Dr. Brett Schrewe, based at our Island Medical Program at the University of Victoria! For […] Read More >
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UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Vancouver Summer Program (VSP)Hearty congratulations to the winners of our Research Olympics competition who presented a virtual reality project to train instructors and big thanks to Dr. Sharon Dell who served as our faculty judge. To close out their summer research experience in Vancouver, the June 2025 VSP cohort were also awarded their certificates of completion by Dr. […] Read More >
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2025 Department of Pediatrics Residency Program AwardsJun 25, 2025Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and all of our award winners!! And a big thanks to the Education team for putting together a special evening for our new graduates. For 2025, we celebrate: Drs. Adam Hoffmann*, Anamaria Richardson, Asia Van Buuren, Brett Schrewe, Elspeth Macbain*, Gabe Blank, Harry Anzinger, Kia Anara, Laura Kim, Meg […] Read More >
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UBC Faculty of Medicine Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition CeremonyJun 19, 2025On May 27, 2025, the Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony was held by the UBC Faculty of Medicine to honor faculty members who have recently been promoted to the ranks of Professor, Clinical Professor, or Professor of Teaching, and to recognize those who have been granted Emerita or Emeritus status. In attendance: Dr. […] Read More >
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Enhancing concussion care in Colombia | Dr. Shelina BabulJun 13, 2025 In May, Dr. Shelina Babul, Clinical Professor in the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Director of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, spent a week in Medellín with Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at the University of Victoria. The goal of this trip […] Read More >
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2025 CPS Young Investigator Award | Dr. Matthew CarwanaCongratulations to Dr. Matthew Carwana! He is this year’s recipient of the 2025 CPS Young Investigator Award! This recognition acknowledges his research work to improve outcomes for structurally marginalized children, youth, and families with a focus on health equity and social justice. Dr. Carwana is general paediatrician and clinician-investigator at UBC and B.C. Children’s Hospital […] Read More >
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Meet our 2025-26 Hudson Scholars!Jun 10, 2025We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025-26 Hudson Scholars Awards Program, a prestigious initiative supporting early-career physicians. This 1-year program provides dedicated time for research and training, empowering scholars to become leaders in quality improvement and advance pediatric medicine. Established in 2016 through a transformational gift from the Hudson family to the […] Read More >
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Hudson Scholars Day Poster CompetitionMay 29, 2025On Friday, May 16, 2025, the inaugural Hudson Scholars Day Poster Competition, sponsored by the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, took place in the Chan Auditorium at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. The competition featured over 20 abstracts from trainees across the BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) campus, showcasing the outstanding quality improvement (QI) initiatives. The […] Read More >
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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 >