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A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergiesFeb 29, 2024New UBC research reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children and others who can’t risk consuming allergens orally to build up their resistance. It’s called sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), and it involves placing smaller amounts of food allergens under the tongue. A study conducted by UBC clinical professor and pediatric allergist Dr. […] Read More >
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Canadian Cancer Society 2023 Challenge Grant (CHA-24)Congratulations to Dr. Catrina Loucks! Dr. Loucks and her team are the recipients of a Canadian Cancer Society 2023 Challenge Grant (CHA-24) for their project, “Better pain management for children with cancer.” This project will analyze genetic patterns that may influence how children with cancer respond to pain medication. DNA from samples donated by children […] Read More >
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Helpful Gut Bacteria Seem to Reduce Allergic Disease in KidsFeb 21, 2024Did you know that in babies, the right combo of gut bacteria might stave off later allergies, so scientists are testing “cocktails” of helpful microbes as therapy? In infancy the gut microbiomes of children who later develop allergies or asthma look different from those of children who don’t go on to have allergies. “Children who […] Read More >
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research GrantFeb 16, 2024Congratulations to Dr. Christine Voss, and her co-investigators Drs. Erica V Bennett, UBC School of Kinesiology, Kevin Harris and Trent Smith, Dept of Pediatrics! They received a CIHR New Investigator Grant for their project entitled, “Physical activity and the clinical management of chronic diseases in children.” MORE Read More >
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Michael Smith Health Research BC 2023 Reach AwardCongratulations to Dr. Shelina Babul and her co-lead Ms. Karen Takai from Back in Motion Rehab Inc. on their from Michael Smith Health Research BC. Their project, “Drawing Attention to an Invisible Injury: Increasing Awareness and Reducing the Burden of Concussion among Workers and Workplaces in British Columbia,” looks at the potential long term impacts […] Read More >
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2023 UBC Partnership Recognition and Exploration FundFeb 15, 2024Congratulations to Dr. Jen Mooney, members of the Adolescent Health and Medicine Fellowship Program, BCCH and the Surrey Wraparound Program (WRAP). Their project, “The WRAP Youth Clinic: Expanding our Current Community Partnership to Meet the Identified Needs of an Underserved Population” was awarded funding from the UBC Partnership Recognition and Exploration (PRE) Fund. “The WRAP […] Read More >
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Update: The Division of NeurologyIt is with great pleasure that we announce that Dr. Michelle Demos, Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Pediatrics has been appointed as the Interim Head for the Division of Neurology effective June 1st, 2023. Dr. Demos is a Pediatric Neurologist and Neurogeneticist who has been with the department since 2007. In her new […] Read More >
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CIHR 2023 Fall CompetitionFeb 12, 2024Congratulations to Drs. Tim Oberlander, Matt Carwana, Katelyn Boerner and Gregor Reid. Their projects were funded in the CIHR 2023 Fall Competition! Perinatal Opioid Exposures, Trajectories, Insights and Concentrations: The POETIC Network Principal Investigators: Charissa Patricelli (Family Practice); Timothy Oberlander (Pediatrics) UBC Faculty of Medicine Co-Applicants: Vilte Barakauskas (Pathology and Laboratory Medicine) Katelynn Boerner and […] Read More >
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2024 UBC Walk for Joy | 9-week walking challengeFeb 09, 2024This year, we have 5 teams competing in the 2024 ‘Walk for Joy’ challenge from February 5 – April 7, 2024. Staff and faculty will compete against each other and other UBC teams in this engaging challenge that promotes regular fitness in social settings. https://walkforjoy.educ.ubc.ca/ Read More >
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Top 10 research advances of 2023Feb 07, 2024Congratulations to Drs. Jaime Guzman, David Cabral, Kristin Houghton, Kimberly Morishita, Lori Tucker, Stuart Turvey and the Canadian Alliance of Pediatric Rheumatology Investigators (CAPRI). Their study, “A decade of progress in juvenile idiopathic arthritis treatments and outcomes in Canada: results from ReACCh-Out and the CAPRI registry” was included in the Top 10 Research Advances of […] Read More >
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The Human Early Learning PartnershipEarlier this year, Dr. Tim Oberlander was the latest faculty member to join the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) led by Dr. Mariana Brussoni. Dr. Oberlander is co-leading a project to create a community garden and nature therapy program at BCCHR and he was part of the team that worked tirelessly to get BC Children’s […] Read More >
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Congratulations Drs. Angie Ip and Armansa Glodjo!Congratulations to Drs. Angie Ip, Armansa Glodjo and the The British Columbia Autism Assessment Network (BCAAN) team! They are the recipients of a 2024 BC Quality Award in the Optimizing the Early Years Category from Health Quality BC. Their quality improvement project aimed at achieving earlier diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is leading to […] Read More >
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Congratulations Dr. Christine Loock!Dr. Christine Loock is the recipient of the 2023 Dr. David M Bachop Gold Medal for Distinguished Medical Service from the Doctors of BC. The Dr. David M Bachop Gold Medal is given to a BC doctor who has made an extraordinary contribution in the field of organized medicine and/or community service. Achievement should be […] Read More >
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Celebrating our Resident Doctors, Feb 5-9 2024Feb 05, 2024This week we would like to highlight some resident doctors in our training program that have been nominated by their peers for their exceptional contributions. MORE See also: UBC FoM Resident Appreciation Week Thank you! Read More >
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Faculty Spotlights – Celebrating Together, National Pediatrician Day | Jan 28 2024Jan 26, 2024For National Pediatrician Day on Jan. 28th, we honor some special individuals, nominated from within our community. Their hard work and dedication to excellence in pediatric care, research, and education, has provided the best potential for every child, youth, and caregiver in BC and beyond. Learn more about our 2024 faculty spotlights: Drs. Mor Cohen […] Read More >
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Congratulations Dr. Mariana Brussoni!Jan 25, 2024Congratulations to Dr. Mariana Brussoni and Ms. Kinwa Bluesky for their 2023 Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) award to fund their research project entitled, Actualizing Indigenous Data Sovereignty Principles. Following a detailed review, the Dean selected 9 proposals for funding based on recommendations from the SIF review panel, for a total allocation of $1.3M. Of the […] Read More >
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Congratulations Drs. Shelina Babul and Matthew Carwana!Dec 18, 2023Drs. Babul and Carwana of the Department of Pediatrics, received funding from two new grants from Michael Smith Health Research BC for their projects. Learn more about Dr. Babul’s project, Drawing Attention to an Invisible Injury: Increasing Awareness and Reducing the Burden of Concussion among Workers and Workplaces in British Columbia and Dr. Carwana’s project, […] Read More >
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Congratulations Dr. Matt Carwana!Dec 12, 2023Congratulations to Dr. Matt Carwana and his team for receiving funding from Michael Smith Health Research BC. Learn more about their project entitled, Centring the margins: forging an equitable path for early childhood wellbeing in Canada emerging from the COVID era. MORE: https://healthresearchbc.ca/news_article/catalyzing-pathways-from-evidence-to-impact/ https://healthresearchbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023_C2_Award_Recipients.pdf More about Dr. Matt Carwana: Dr. Matt Carwana Announced as New […] Read More >
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60% increase in Type2 Diabetes (T2D) among Canadian childrenDec 11, 2023Just out, new findings on childhood diabetes in Canada led by Drs. Trisha Patel & Shazan Amed of the Department of Pediatrics. In a Nation-wide study, their report found a 60% increase in #Type2Diabetes (T2D) among Canadian children over the last decade, with notable disparities in incidence among demographic groups. The research reveals an urgent […] Read More >
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2023 Seasons GreetingsAs 2023 draws to a close, I would like to express sincere gratitude for our work together. I am so impressed at how our community comes together with compassion to support one another, our patients, and their families. As we grow as a community, we have a lot to celebrate from 2023. A few highlights […] Read More >