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2024 Seasons Greetings from the Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCHDec 23, 2024Dear friends and colleagues, As the end of the year approaches, I find myself reflecting on our incredible community, our achievements, and the extraordinary spirit of collegiality and compassion that define us. I am continually inspired by the culture of caring and collaboration that permeates our department. It is a privilege to be part of […] Read More >
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Michael Smith Health Research BC & CANTRAIN StudentshipCongratulations to Una Spasovski! Una is a recipient of a Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHR) studentship with CANTRAIN. MSHR is co-funding 23 BC-based graduate and postdoctoral trainees through the 2024 clinical trials training awards. This is in partnership with clinical trials training platforms (CTTP) funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. These awards […] Read More >
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Leadership Update: Dr. Deepak Manhas | Vice-Chair, SubspecialtyWe are pleased to announce that Dr. Deepak Manhas has been appointed in the new position of Vice-Chair, Subspecialty, effective Dec 1 2024. He will be working with Dr. Ralph Rothstein to support the Department’s subspecialty training programs, including our broad and diverse portfolio of subspecialty residencies and clinical fellowships. Deepak completed his Pediatric Residency […] Read More >
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The Impact of Public Policy on Equitable Access to Technology for Children and Youth Living with Type 1 Diabetes in British Columbia, CanadaJust published! Learn more about how Dr. Shazhan Amed and her team make it easier for children and youth with Type 1 diabetes to access new diabetes technology. “Our research shows the impact of implementing universal funding for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology for children and youth living with type 1 diabetes in BC. Specifically, […] Read More >
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2024 Pioneer Grant | Drs. Kevan Jacobson and Genelle LunkenCongratulations to Drs. Kevan Jacobson and Genelle Lunken! Their study, “Open Label Multicentre Randomized Dietary Intervention Study in Pediatric Crohn Disease Patients Initiating Anti-TNF Therapy (DISPENSE-T)” was awarded a 2024 Pioneer Grant from the Canadian IBD Research Consortium (CIRC). CIRC supports Canadian gastroenterologists to conduct high quality, impactful research in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Founded […] Read More >
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2024 Health Quality BC AwardsCongratulations to Drs. Tom McLaughlin, Catherine Biggs and Angie Ip, together with their teams! They were recognized by Health Quality BC for their outstanding work. Read more about the Streamlined Assessment Program (SAP) – Advancing Early Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a quality improvement project aimed at achieving earlier diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) […] Read More >
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2024 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship | Dr. Kirk SchultzDec 22, 2024Dr. Kirk Schultz has been awarded the 2024 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship in recognition of his leadership and significant contributions to improving the health and well-being of children in British Columbia and around the world. Dr. Schultz is an investigator at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and a professor in the Department of Pediatrics […] Read More >
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The 2024 Dr. Alain Cloutier Annual Achievement Award | Dr. Derek HumanCongratulations to Dr. Derek Human! Dr. Derek Human was awarded the 2024 Dr. Alain Cloutier Annual Achievement Award from the Canadian Pediatric Cardiology Association (CPCA) for his outstanding contributions to the field of pediatric cardiology. Dr. Human is a well-known pediatric cardiologist at BC Children’s Hospital since 1993. During his tenure at BC Children’s Hospital, […] Read More >
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Lifetime Achievement Award | Dr. Judith HallDec 21, 2024Congratulations to Dr. Judith Hall, Professor Emerita, with the Department of Pediatrics! She was recently awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada for her work improving the lives of children with Arthrogryposis. The award was presented to Dr. Hall at the 4th International Symposium on Arthrogryposis in Montreal. Congratulations! More: https://amcsupport.org/4th-international-symposium-on-arthrogryposis/ Read More >
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Bringing innovative drugs for inflammatory bowel disease to patients | Dr. Laura SlyCongratulations to Dr. Laura Sly and her team! They are accelerating the development of innovative new drugs for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) thanks to the support of a new grant from Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. The goal of Dr. Sly’s project is to develop a drug delivery system that allows for lower drug […] Read More >
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2024 BC Pediatric Society AwardsThis year, several members from the Department of Pediatrics were recipients of awards from the BC Pediatric Society. Let’s celebrate! Dr. Garth Meckler 2024 Dr. Parminder Singh Award Dr. Tommy Gerschman 2024 Dr. Judith Hall Award Drs. Sabine Lague, Jennifer Smitten, and Eiko Waida 2024 AAP – BC Chapter Special Achievement Awards Dr. Tanjot Singh […] Read More >
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Congratulations to Dr. Lena Xiao!Congratulations to Dr. Xiao! She was awarded a Focused Project Grant for Junior Investigators | Madeleine Grigg-Damberger Grant for Pediatric Sleep from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation for her project entitled, ‘The IPAD Cohort Study: Insomnia and Positive Airway Pressure Adherence in Children and Adolescents’. This grant is aimed at projects that address […] Read More >
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2024 Faculty of Medicine Awards and 2023 Annual Awards & Significant HonoursEach year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service. From the Department of Pediatrics we celebrate: Dr. Mia Remington Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Leadership/Service – Early Career Awarded for excellence in leadership or service by clinical faculty members. Dr. Jennifer Balfour […] Read More >
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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. […] Read More >
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Early-Life Brain Injury, Pathways Magazine Feature Story | ISSUE 8Dec 20, 2024Did you know that in Canada, 30% of preterm infants show signs of brain injury? Early-life brain injury affects thousands of newborns every year in Canada, often with serious consequences. In the latest issue of Pathways, discover how Drs. Thiviya Selvanathan, Steven Miller and Ruth Grunau are changing how we understand and treat these injuries […] Read More >
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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 […] Read More >
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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. […] Read More >
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Asking difficult questions about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder | Drs. Anton Miller, Gurpreet (Preety) Salh and Nancy LanphearIn September’s issue of The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, Drs. Anton Miller, Gurpreet (Preety) Salh and Nancy Lanphear’s article “Asking difficult questions about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in the context of the child, the mother, and the systems in which they live” argue that the term fetal alcohol spectrum disorder has contributed to a […] Read More >
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Dr. Manish Sadarangani | Royal Society of Canada (RSC)This fall, Dr. Sadarangani was inducted as a new college member to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Manish Sadarangani is an international expert in translational vaccinology, whose work uniquely encompasses laboratory, clinical and epidemiologic research. His scientific expertise enables him to respond quickly to changing priorities to tackle diverse knowledge gaps rapidly and produce […] Read More >
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How to help your child handle a visit to the emergency department | Dr. Justina MarianayagamCheck out the latest article by Dr. Justina Marianayagam, pediatric resident with UBC and Co-Chair with Solutions for Kids in Pain. The article provides tips to support parents/caregivers that may be bringing their child to the ER this busy winter season. Read the full article here: https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-a-parents-guide-to-surviving-the-emergency-department https://www.healthing.ca/wellness/opinion/opinion-how-to-help-your-child-handle-a-visit-to-the-emergency-department Read More >