Eckbo, Eric
MD
Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Medical Microbiologist & Infection Control Physician, BCCDC
Affiliation(s): BCCDC
Clinical Interests: Infection control in hospital and public health settings, Rapid diagnostics and respiratory virus surveillance, Pediatric microbiology, Public health outbreak response
Dr. Eric Eckbo is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the BC Centre for Disease Control. He is a medical microbiologist with a background in infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and molecular diagnostics. Dr. Eckbo has held clinical and academic positions across multiple provinces and is an active contributor to national public health initiatives and medical education.
Academic Background
- Residency in Medical Microbiology, University of British Columbia, 2016–2020
- Residency in Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, 2015–2016
- MD, University of Western Ontario, 2015
- BSc in Psychology, McGill University, 2010
- BSc in Cell Biology & Genetics, University of British Columbia, 2006
Awards and Recognition
Publications
Research Interest
- Infection control in hospital and public health settings
- Rapid diagnostics and respiratory virus surveillance
- Pediatric microbiology
- Public health outbreak response
Current Projects In My Lab Include
Teaching Interest
Clinically integrated teaching for medical students and residents