Yeung, Eugene
MD, MSc, BSc(Pharm), FRCPC, FCCM, D(ABMM), DTM&H, CTH, AFTM RCPS(Glasg)
Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Medical Microbiology Consultant Physician, LifeLabs
Affiliation(s): Lifelabs
Clinical Interests: Blood Culture Diagnostics; Antimicrobial Resistance and Susceptibility Testing; Interprofessional Collaboration; Diagnostic Microbiology; Emerging Pathogens
Dr. Eugene Yeung is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia. With a unique background spanning pharmacy, pharmacology, and medicine, Dr. Yeung specializes in medical microbiology with particular expertise in diagnostic microbiology, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control. As a consultant at LifeLabs and a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, he leads educational initiatives in microbiology and plays key roles in mentorship programs. His research interests include blood culture diagnostics in pediatric populations, antimicrobial susceptibility, and emerging infectious diseases.
Current Roles
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia
- Consultant, LifeLabs, BC
Academic Background
- MD, Medicine and Surgery, with Distinction in Research, University of Birmingham Medical School
- MSc, Pharmacology, University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- BSc, Pharmacy, University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Professional Qualifications
- College of Physicians of British Columbia
- Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada Part I & II
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
- Fellow of the Canadian College of Microbiologists
- Diplomate of the American Board of Medical Microbiology D(ABMM)
- College of Pharmacists of British Columbia Registered Pharmacist
Awards and Recognition
Publications
Research Interest
- Blood Culture Diagnostics
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Susceptibility Testing
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Diagnostic Microbiology
- Emerging Pathogens
Current Projects In My Lab Include
Teaching Interest
Dr. Yeung is actively involved in teaching across multiple disciplines and educational levels. At UBC’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, he serves as a Pharmacist Facilitator and Clinical Assistant Professor for the Canadian Pharmacy Practice Program, where he teaches international pharmacy graduates patient dialogue skills and professional laboratory activities. He is also the site educational lead for the BC community microbiology rotation within UBC’s Medical Microbiology Residency Program.