Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia






	




  
  
  
    Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
    Diagnostic Medicine for the 21st Century
  










    
             Strategic Plan 2023-2028
    
  
     Vision: Transform laboratory medicine and our understanding of disease for better health.
     Mission: We are an inclusive department of pathology and laboratory medicine where cutting-edge discoveries are made, future leaders in medicine are trained, and patients receive the highest quality of care.
     Values: Global relevance, societal commitment, Integrity, collegiality, curiosity and innovation, equity and inclusiveness.





 

From the Department Chair
Explore our History
Pathology at a Glance 2023
Annual Report 2023
A Brief History of the BMLSc Program (40th Anniversary)


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EDUCATION PROGRAMS
A wide variety of pathways from specialist clinical training to research and teaching 




Graduate Studies in Pathology 
Pathology Residency Program
UBC's Bachelor of Medical Laboratry Science (BMLSc) Program






















DISCOVER OUR RESEARCH
A commitment to    excellence and collaboration lies at the heart of our  world-class research  
 




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PATHOLOGY PROVINCE-WIDE ROUNDS - every Friday at noon - zoom meeting ☆(Schedule & Recordings)☆


 

diversity and inclusion is our  priority
We build a culture of belonging; diversity and inclusion are integral part of our community




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On-line News / Social Media
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                     Mar 25, 2025

                


            


            
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🌟  
Laboratory Quality Conference (LabQCon)

June 16-17th, 2025, in person and via Zoom!

Paetzole Health Education Center, Vancouver General Hospital 



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                     Feb 03, 2025

                


            


            
Congratulations to Dr. David Huntsman of UBC Pathology & Laboratory Medicine on receiving The King Charles III Coronation Medal! 🌟  




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                     Nov 21, 2024

                


            


            
Congratulations to UBC’s Dr. Poul Sorensen, Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, on receiving the 2024 Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal for his outstanding contributions to hashtag#ChildhoodCancer research and translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice. 🌟  




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                     Sep 24, 2024

                


            


            
Congrats to Joanne Wouterse, Jennifer Xenakis, Jenny Tai, and Juliana Li for receiving the 2024 President’s Staff Award for Collaborative Excellence! 👏 Their teamwork and dedication to the BMLSc program at UBC are truly inspiring.  




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                     Sep 10, 2024

                


            


            
Congratulations to our professor, Dr. Torsten Nielsen, on being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada for his outstanding contributions to pathology and laboratory medicine. 



 
            


        


    







    

        


        

            

                

                     Jul 03, 2024

                


            


            
Dr. Cheryl Wellington has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences! This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions and leadership in health sciences. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Wellington on this wonderful achievement!



 
            


        


    







    

        


        

            

                

                     Jun 21, 2024

                


            


            
Join us in congratulating Dr. Cornelia (Corree) Laule on her promotion to Professor! 🥳👏 With 22 years of experience in MRI research, Dr. Laule has made significant contributions to our understanding of multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. 



 
            


        


    







    

        


        

            

                

                     Jun 14, 2024

                


            


            
Dr. Cheryl Wellington and her collaborative network have been awarded $3.4M to support survivors of intimate partner violence with brain injuries.  




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Congrats to our Pathology students for winning 2024 Vanier and Banting awards: Razieh Sadat Banijamali(Vanier);  Dr. Anne-Sophie Archambault (Banting), and Dr. Zhenwei Ma (Banting).  




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                     May 30, 2024

                


            


            
For the first time in the world, a new method to match donor organs to recipients will be tested in Canada. The research project just received $5.8 million in funding  




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                     Feb 13, 2024

                


            


            
Dr. Marc Romney is leading the integration of robots and AI in B.C.  hospitals, as highlighted by @CBCNews. Discover how this transforms  patient care:  




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                     Dec 19, 2023

                


            


            
Appreciation: Professor Naveena Singh, 1964–2023  
It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Naveena Singh. Dr. Singh joined the department in 2021. 



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                     Sep 15, 2023

                


            


            
Congratulations to Dr. Samuel Aparicio, winner of the Cancer Society's Robert L. Noble Prize! This award is given to a researcher for outstanding achievements in basic biomedical cancer research. 




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                     Jul 05, 2023

                


            


            
Congratulations to our faculty members for their remarkable achievement in receiving the prestigious 2023 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards: Honglin Luo - Excellence in Basic Science Research; David Huntsman - Excellence in Clinical or Applied Research; Aly Karsan - Excellence in Clinical or Applied Research; and Amanda Bradley - Excellence in Education.  




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                     Jun 01, 2023

                


            


            
Dr. Huntsman is being awarded an honorary degree from Memorial University  




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                     Nov 17, 2022

                


            


            
Congratulations to Dr. Sam Aparicio on the renewal of his Tier-1 Canada Research Chair  




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Congratulations to Dr. Jay Kizhakkedathu  for being awarded the new Tier 1 Canadian Research Chair  




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Congratulations to Dr. Aly Karsan  for being awarded the new Tier 1 Canadian Research Chair  




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                     Oct 07, 2022

                


            


            
Congratulations to Jennifer Xenakis on winning The Richard Hare Award. The Richard Hare Award is given to the worker safety advocate who has taken on a longstanding leadership role in the university’s health and safety community   


 
            


        


    







    

        


        

            

                

                     Oct 02, 2022

                


            


            
Congratulations to Dr. Cornelia Laule receiving the 2022 Overall Excellence — Mid-Career  




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Pathology Newsletter
Throughout the year, there are numerous initiatives, interesting news, faculty/staff accomplishments, and ongoing research happening in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. This is where we recap it all for you in an easily digestible bi-annual newsletter. 




    
        
            
                
            
            
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Land Acknowledgement
"We acknowledge that our place of work is within the unceded land of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Squamish, Musqueam, Stó:lō, Tsleil-Waututh, and Stz’uminus Nations."