Uzozie, Añuli

Uzozie, Añuli

Uzozie, Añuli

PhD, Msc

Academic Rank(s): Assistant Professor of Teaching and Director of the BMLSc Program, Dept of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC

Affiliation(s): UBC Hospital

Research and Scholarly Interests: proteomics, bioinformatics, science education, and curriculum innovation

anuli.uzozie@ubc.ca

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I am an Assistant Professor of Teaching and Director of the BMLSc Program in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

I have research and teaching experience in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, human biology, bioinformatics, and advanced technologies for comprehensive studies on biomolecules (including proteomics, metabolomics, and genomics)

I am passionate about teaching, mentoring, science communication, curriculum development and educational innovation centered on student-focused learning and excellence initiatives. My motivation for teaching is drawn out of a passionate desire to communicate knowledge in a simplified manner aimed at inspiring eagerness for deeper learning through collaborative engagement, experiential learning, feedback, and reflections.

I have developed and taught various science courses, participated in scientific research at various levels, led transformative educational initiatives, and facilitated teaching and learning programs.

 

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Academic Background

  • University of Zürich, Switzerland. PhD, Cancer Biology. 2014
  • University of Nottingham, England. MSc, Applied Biomolecular Technology. 2010
  • Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. BTech, Biochemistry. 2004

Awards and Recognition

Publications

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Research Interest

  • Cancer biology
  • Proteomics and mass spectrometry
  • Bioinformatics and multi-omics data integration
  • Protein modifications and protease activity mapping
  • Translational research and precision medicine
  • Educational innovation in STEM

Research work experience

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH Zürich)
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow (UBC, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine)
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Teaching Interest

  • PATH 405 (Seminars in Current Topics)
  • PATH 412 (Advanced Techniques in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine), Course Coordinator

Teaching work experience

  • Assistant Professor of Teaching, UBC, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
  • Faculty, Langara College, Biology Department
  • Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow, UBC, Biology

Laboratory Quality Conference (LabQCon)

Yuan, Christopher

Yuan, Christopher

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | BCEHS IPAC Practitioner | PHSA Infection Prevention & Control

Affiliation(s): BC Children’s Hospital

Clinical Interests:

christopher.yuan@phsa.ca

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Chris Yuan is an Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner (IPAC Practitioner) at BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospital. Working in a multidisciplinary team, Chris and other members of the Infection Prevention and Control team ensure a safe environment for patients throughout BC Children’s and BC Women’s programs, departments and services. As an IPAC Practitioner, Chris works collaboratively with clinical and operational stakeholders within PHSA, the Provincial Infection Control Network of BC (PICNet) and other regional and national health services in supporting best practices to prevent and control infectious disease transmission in BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospital.

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Academic Background

  • MSc (Epidemiology), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 2022
  • BSc (Nutrition), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, 2014

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Ung, Karen

Ung, Karen

MD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Pathologist, Vancouver Coastal Health

Affiliation(s): Vancouver Coastal Health

Clinical Interests: diagnostic pathology

karen.ung@vch.ca

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Academic Background

  • General Pathology Residency, University of British Columbia, 2010
  • Doctor of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2005

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Research Interest

  • histopathological examinations
  • cytological assessments

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Tapley, Laura

Tapley, Laura

M.D., FRCPC

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Transfusion Medicine, Kelowna General Hospital

Affiliation(s): Kelowna General Hospital, Interior Health Authority

Clinical Interests: transfusion therapy in hemoglobinopathies, fibrinogen replacement in postpartum hemorrhage, and treatment outcomes in hematologic malignancies

laura.tapley@interiorhealth.ca

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Dr. Laura Tapley is a Transfusion Medicine Physician and the Transfusion Service Medical Director at Kelowna General Hospital with Interior Health Authority. She brings specialized expertise in transfusion medicine, hematology, and internal medicine to her clinical practice. Dr. Tapley completed fellowship training in Transfusion Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Canadian Blood Services, following residency training in Hematology and Internal Medicine at the University of Manitoba, where she served as Chief Resident. Her research interests include transfusion therapy in hemoglobinopathies, fibrinogen replacement in postpartum hemorrhage, and treatment outcomes in hematologic malignancies. Dr. Tapley is actively involved in medical education, presenting regularly at national and international conferences, and contributing to the development of evidence-based transfusion protocols.

Professional Practice

  • Transfusion Service Medical Director, Interior Health Authority, Kelowna, BC, 2022-Present
  • Transfusion Medicine Physician, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Kelowna General Hospital, 2022-Present
  • Internal Medicine Physician, Leukemia/BMT Program of BC, Provincial Health Services Authority & BC Cancer, 2022
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Academic Background

  • Transfusion Medicine Fellowship, University of British Columbia & Canadian Blood Services, 2021-2022
  • Hematology Residency, University of Manitoba, 2019-2021
  • Internal Medicine Residency, University of Manitoba, 2016-2019
  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Manitoba, 2016
  • Bachelor of Science with Distinction (Honours), University of Manitoba, 2012

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Research Interest

  • Transfusion therapy in hemoglobinopathies and thalassemia
  • Fibrinogen replacement in postpartum hemorrhage
  • Blood component utilization prior to bedside procedures
  • Treatment outcomes in hematologic malignancies
  • Impact of age, comorbidity, and polypharmacy on lymphoma treatment and survival

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Peng, Sophia

Peng, Sophia

MD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Hematopathologist, Royal Jubilee Hospital

Affiliation(s): Royal Jubilee Hospital, Island Health Authority

Clinical Interests: hematological pathology

Sophia.peng@islandhealth.ca

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Dr. Sophia Peng is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and a practicing Hematopathologist with Island Health at Royal Jubilee Hospital. As a Hematopathologist, she provides specialized diagnostic services in hematopathology, which includes the analysis of blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues to diagnose blood disorders, hematologic malignancies, and other related conditions. Her work supports clinical decision-making and patient management across the Island Health region.

 

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Academic Background

  • MD. University of British Columbia. 2015

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Publications

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Research Interest

  • Hematopathology diagnostics
  • Medical laboratory education
  • Laboratory hematology

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Cai, Ellen (Shuo)

Cai, Ellen (Shuo)

MD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Pathologist, Kelowna General Hospital, Interior Health Authority

Affiliation(s): Kelowna General Hospital

Clinical Interests: diagnosis of diseases of the female reproductive system

Ellen.Cai@interiorhealth.ca

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Dr. Shuo Cai is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and a practicing pathologist at Kelowna General Hospital. With specialized training in Gynecologic Pathology from Stanford University, Dr. Cai provides diagnostic pathology services with expertise in female reproductive system pathology.

 

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Academic Background

  • Gynecology Pathology Fellowship, Stanford University, 2020-2021
  • Anatomical Pathology Residency, University of British Columbia, 2015-2020
  • MD, University of British Columbia, 2015
  • Bachelor in Life Sciences, Queen’s University, 2011

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Research Interest

diagnosis of diseases of the female reproductive system

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Teaching Interest

  • Clinical supervision of anatomical pathology residents
  • Co-supervision of undergraduate medical students

Berg, Kyra

Berg, Kyra

MD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Anatomical Pathologist, Kelowna General Hospital, Interior Health Authority

Affiliation(s): Kelowna General Hospital

Research and Scholarly Interests:

Clinical Interests: GI / liver

Kyra.Berg@interiorhealth.ca

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Dr. Kyra Berg, is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and a practicing pathologist at Kelowna General Hospital. With specialized training in Gastrointestinal Pathology from Stanford University, Dr. Berg provides diagnostic services in anatomical pathology with a focus on gastrointestinal diseases. As part of the clinical faculty team, she contributes to the education of medical students and residents in the Anatomical Pathology program.

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Academic Background

  • Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Pathology, Stanford University, 2022
  • Residency in Anatomical Pathology, University of British Columbia, 2021
  • MD, University of British Columbia, 2014
  • BSc (Biochemistry), University of British Columbia, 2008

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Selected Publications

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Teaching Interest

  • Clinical supervision of undergraduate medical students
  • Anatomical pathology resident education

Airo, Adriana

Airo, Adriana

PhD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Clinical Microbiologist and Program Head, Serology Laboratory BCCDC

Affiliation(s): BC Centre for Disease Control

Clinical Interests: viral hepatitis, emerging viral pathogens and zoonotic diseases

adriana.airo@bccdc.ca

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Dr. Adriana Airo is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and serves as a Clinical Microbiologist and Program Head for the High Volume Serology Laboratory at the BC Centre for Disease Control. With a background in virology and microbiology, Dr. Airo’s research has focused on viral-host interactions, particularly with flaviviruses such as Zika virus, and more recently on SARS-CoV-2 detection methods. She completed her clinical microbiology fellowship training at multiple institutions in Toronto, including Public Health Ontario, Mount Sinai Hospital, and SickKids. Dr. Airo has received numerous awards for her scholarship, including the Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate PhD Scholarship and the Norman Bethune Award from the University of Toronto.

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Academic Background

  • Postdoctoral Training Program in Clinical Microbiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2020-2023
  • PhD (Medical Microbiology and Immunology), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, 2020
  • BSc (Microbiology and Immunology, minor in Commerce), University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, 2012

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Research Interest

  • viral hepatitis
  • emerging viral pathogens
  • zoonotic diseases

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Myles, Nickolas

Myles, Nickolas

MD, PhD, MSc, FRCPC, DRCPSC

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Anatomical Pathologist, St. Paul’s Hospital

Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital

Clinical Interests: surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy pathology and clinical cancer research

nmyles@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Dr. Nickolas Myles is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and a Staff Pathologist at St. Paul’s Hospital. With extensive international training and research experience, Dr. Myles specializes in breast surgical pathology, bone and soft tissue pathology, and general anatomical surgical pathology. His research focuses on clinical and translational cancer research, particularly in breast cancer, where he investigates novel diagnostic and prognostic markers through immunohistochemistry, tissue microarrays, and image analysis. Dr. Myles has received multiple awards for his research and teaching contributions, including recognition from the International Union Against Cancer and the Canadian Association of Pathologists.

Professional Qualifications

  • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Anatomical Pathology)
  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
  • Lifetime Fellow, International Union Against Cancer (UICC)
  • Member, Royal Society of Medicine, UK
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Academic Background

  • Fellowship (Breast Cancer Pathology), University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK, 2007-2008
  • Residency (Anatomical Pathology), Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, 2004-2007
  • Fellowship (Breast Cancer Pathology), University of British Columbia, Canada, 2001-2004
  • Fellowship (Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology), Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy, 1998
  • PhD (Pathology), Academy of Medical Sciences, Cancer Research Centre, Moscow, Russia, 1995
  • MD (Medicine/Pediatrics), Far-Eastern State Medical University, Khabarovsk, Russia, 1993

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Research Interest

  • Breast cancer pathology and prognostic markers
  • Bone and soft tissue pathology
  • Clinical and translational cancer research
  • Immunohistochemical profiling for cancer diagnostics
  • Tissue microarray analysis and digital pathology
  • Evidence-based approaches in pathology

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Teaching Interest

  • Medical undergraduate education in anatomical pathology
  • Resident training in surgical pathology

Turley, Elona

Turley, Elona

MD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Associate Professor, UBC, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Staff Hematopathologist, BC Children’s

Affiliation(s): BC Children’s

Clinical Interests: Massive hemorrhage, Anticoagulation, Heritable bleeding disorders, Quality improvement, Patient-centered pathology

elona.turley@cw.bc.ca

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Dr. Turley is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia. She is a staff Hematopathologist at BC Children’s & Women’s Hospitals, where she also serves as the Medical Director of Transfusion Medicine. Her clinical expertise includes hematopathology, transfusion medicine, and coagulation.

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Academic Background

Dr. Turley is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Hematological Pathology (FRCPC) and Transfusion Medicine (DRCPSC). She completed her residency training at the University of Alberta, and a fellowship in Special Coagulation at Mayo Clinic.

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Research Interest

  • Hemostasis and Thrombosis
  • Massive hemorrhage.
  • Anticoagulation.
  • Heritable bleeding disorders.
  • Quality improvement.
  • Patient-centered pathology.

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Teaching Interest

Dr. Turley holds a postgraduate certificate in medical education and teaches topics in general hematopathology, coagulation, and transfusion medicine in both classroom and clinical settings.

Mojarad, Bahareh

Mojarad, Bahareh

MSc, PhD, FACMG

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Clinical Genomics, BC Cancer

Affiliation(s): BC Cancer

Clinical Interests:Clinical Genomics; Cancer Cytogenetics; Somatic Mosaicism; Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Tandem Repeat Expansions

bahareh@bccancer.bc.ca

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Dr. Bahareh Mojarad is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and a Clinical Cytogeneticist and Molecular Geneticist at BC Cancer Agency. With a PhD in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto and clinical fellowship training at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Mojarad specializes in clinical genomics with expertise in both constitutional and cancer genetic testing. Her research focuses on identifying genetic contributions to human disease, particularly in neurodevelopmental disorders and hematological malignancies. She has made significant contributions to understanding the role of genomic variants in conditions such as schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Mojarad is actively involved in professional organizations including the Cancer Genomics Consortium, where she serves on the “Disorders of Somatic Overgrowth Committee” working to develop guidelines for genetic testing in patients with disorders of somatic mosaicism.

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Academic Background

  • PhD, Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2018
  • MSc, Medical Biotechnology, University of Tehran, Iran, 2011
  • BSc, Biotechnology, University of Tehran, Iran, 2010
  • Clinical Fellowship, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, MO, USA, 2023

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Research Interest

  • Clinical Genomics
  • Cancer Cytogenetics
  • Somatic Mosaicism
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Tandem Repeat Expansions

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Dr. Mojarad has extensive teaching experience spanning multiple institutions and trainee levels. During her clinical fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, she instructed residents on molecular pathology rotation and fellows in molecular pathology and laboratory genetics programs, providing comprehensive reading materials, organizing Q&A sessions, and supervising their service work. She delivered over 60 lectures and presentations to residents in pathology and medical genetics programs on topics including variant interpretation in both germline and somatic contexts. As a guest lecturer, she taught genetic counseling students about the interpretation of sequence variants. Prior to this, at the University of Toronto and SickKids, she trained undergraduate, graduate, and summer students on the application of molecular techniques in genetics laboratories. Her teaching approach emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills essential for clinical genetic diagnostics.

Nouri, Kazem

Nouri, Kazem

MSc, PhD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Clinical Biochemist at Vancouver General Hospital

Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospital

Research and Scholarly Interests: Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology and Autoantibody Testing, Cancer Biology

Clinical Interests: Clinical Diagnostic Testing, Laboratory Test Utilization, Quality Improvement and Assurance

kazem.nouri@vch.ca

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Dr. Nouri is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and a Clinical Biochemist at Vancouver General Hospital. He completed his PhD in Biochemistry at the Medical Faculty of Heinrich-Heine University in Düsseldorf, Germany, followed by two postdoctoral fellowships in Biochemistry and Cancer Biology at Queen’s University in Kingston and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. He then completed a Clinical Biochemistry fellowship in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University before joining the Division of Clinical Biochemistry at Vancouver General Hospital.

Dr. Nouri’s research primarily focuses on translating novel biochemical and immunological testing approaches into clinically available diagnostic tests. He has received multiple awards for his research, including the CIHR Fellowship and has published extensively in high-impact journals. At UBC and Vancouver General Hospital, Dr. Nouri plays a key role in teaching residents, fellows, and medical laboratory undergraduate students while also providing clinical laboratory consultation services.

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Academic Background

  • Clinical Biochemistry Fellow, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 2021-2023
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2019-2021
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, 2017-2019
  • PhD, Biochemistry, Heinrich-Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 2016
  • MSc, Biochemistry, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, 2010
  • BSc, Biology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran, 2007

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Publications

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Research Interest

Dr. Nouri’s research primarily focuses on translating novel biochemical testing approaches into clinically available diagnostic tests.

    Specific areas of interest include:
  • Clinical Diagnostic Test Development
  • Autoantibody Testing
  • Immunology
  • Cancer Biology

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Teaching Interest

Dr. Nouri is actively involved in teaching residents, fellows, medical students, and undergraduate students in medical laboratory science..

Patel, Prital

Patel, Prital

PhD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Senior Scientist, Public Health

Affiliation(s): BCCDC

Clinical Interests: Public Health Surveillance; Data Integration; Social Determinants of Health; Health Equity; Implementation Science

prital.patel@bccdc.ca

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Dr Patel holds a PhD in Medical BioPhysics from the University of Toronto. At the University of New South Wales, Dr Patel worked as a senior scientist and data consultant for the National First Nations Molecular Point of Care Testing Program, focusing on provide access to testing to remote and regional Indigenous communities in Australia. Dr Patel has previously contributed her expertise at the Kirby Institute, where she worked extensively with big data to monitor progress of the state-wide HIV and STI strategies. Furthermore, she took a lead role in developing protocols for the evaluation and implementation of programs, particularly in the field of STI/BBV e-testing platforms and the expansion of Point of Care diagnostic testing. Dr Patel is currently a senior scientist at the BCCDC working on respiratory infection monitoring and data integration to create public health insights. Dr Patel is also a clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, in the department of Laboratory and Pathology Medicine, and an adjunct lecturer at the University of New South Wales, Australia.

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Academic Background

  • PhD, Medical BioPhysics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, 2017
  • BSc with Honours, Biology, York University, 2009

Awards and Recognition

Publications

For publication and citations, see:   ORCiD

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Research Interest

  • Enhancing real-time surveillance capabilities through efficient, quality assured data integration to understand disease spread, model health care outcomes, and understand impacts of public health interventions.
  • Understanding the impacts of social determinants of health on access and outcomes in marginalized communities in order to identify gaps and eradicate inequities.
  • Understanding the effectiveness of public health interventions and their implementation using implementation science methodologies to facilitate uptake of evidence-based interventions.

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Teaching Interest

Dr. Patel is committed to mentoring and supervising students and early-career researchers in infectious disease epidemiology and public health surveillance. She has extensive experience guiding students through research projects related to HIV, STIs, and COVID-19, with particular emphasis on developing skills in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Dr. Patel focuses on fostering independent research capabilities in her mentees while providing them with hands-on experience in public health interventions and surveillance systems.

Yeung, Eugene

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

Eugene.Yeung@lifelabs.com

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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
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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

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Research Interest

  • Blood Culture Diagnostics
  • Antimicrobial Resistance and Susceptibility Testing
  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Diagnostic Microbiology
  • Emerging Pathogens

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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.

Maung, Raymond

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Maung, Raymond

M.B.,B.S

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, UBC, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine | Staff Pathologist, Interior Health Authority (Kamloops)

Affiliation(s): University Hospital of Northern BC

Research and Scholarly Interests: Pathology Workload Measurement; Human Resources in Pathology; Quality Assurance in Laboratory Medicine; Telepathology; Patient Safety

Raymond.Maung@northernhealth.ca

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Dr. Raymond Maung is an accomplished pathologist with over 40 years of experience in anatomic pathology and laboratory medicine. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held leadership positions in various healthcare institutions across Canada, including serving as Regional Medical Director of Laboratory Services at Interior Health Authority and Department Head of Laboratory Medicine. Dr. Maung has made significant contributions to the field of pathology workload measurement and human resources planning, authoring multiple publications on the subject. He is a recipient of the 2023 Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP) and has been recognized for his sustained, outstanding efforts with the President’s Award in 2015. Beyond his clinical and administrative work, Dr. Maung is committed to education and mentorship, regularly teaching medical students and residents while advocating for pathologist well-being as essential for excellent patient care.

Professional Leadership

  • Director, Royal Inland Hospital Physician Association and President of the Medical Staff Association, 2020-2022
  • Regional Medical Director of Laboratory Services, Interior Health Authority, 2011-2013
  • President, BC Association of Laboratory Physicians, 2007-2009
  • Chair, Committee on Manpower, Canadian Association of Pathology, 2009-present
  • Head of Department, Department of Laboratory Medicine, TCS health area, IHA, 2007-2010
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Academic Background

  • MBA, University of Victoria, 2000
  • Fellowship, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Anatomic Pathology, 1986
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (L.M.C.C.), 1987
  • M.B.,B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), Institute of Medicine (1), Rangoon, Burma, 1976

Awards and Recognition

  • Distinguished Service Award, Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP), 2023
  • President’s Award, Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP), 2015
  • Dean’s List, MBA Program, University of Victoria, 2000

Publications

Full list of publications may be found here.

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Research Interest

  • Pathology Workload Measurement
  • Human Resources in Pathology
  • Quality Assurance in Laboratory Medicine
  • Telepathology
  • Patient Safety

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Yi, Rong

Yi, Rong

MSc

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Mass Spectrometry Scientist at St. Paul’s Hospital

Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital

Clinical Interests: mass spectrometry applications in clinical diagnostics, hormone and protein quantitation using LC-MS/MS, automated sample handling workflow

ryi1@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Rong Yi is a Mass Spectrometry Scientist with expertise in clinical laboratory science and forensic chemistry. Currently serving as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC and as a Mass Spectrometry Specialist at St. Paul’s Hospital, her work focuses on developing and maintaining mass spectrometry assays for patient testing, while also providing technical training and support. Prior to joining St. Paul’s Hospital in 2022, she spent a decade as a Scientist/Official Chemist in forensic equine drug testing at Bureau Veritas. Her journey in mass spectrometry started from the beginning of her career when she worked as Research chemist/Scientist in various pharmaceutical and bioanalytical companies.

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Academic Background

  • MSc, Chemistry, University of British Columbia. 2005
  • BSc, Chemistry, Nankai University. 2001

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Research Interest

  • Mass Spectrometry applications in clinical diagnostics
  • Therapeutical drug monitoring, hormones and proteins (immunoglobulin, thyroglobulin etc.) analysis on LC-MS/MS
  • Automated sample handling workflow

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Teaching Interest

  • Clinical supervision of residents in laboratory and endocrine rotations
  • Mentorship of undergraduate students in Work Integrated Learning programs
  • Laboratory observation training for medical professionals

Yang, Hua

Yang, Hua

MD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Associate Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia | Pathologist, St. Paul’s

Affiliation(s):St. Paul’s Hospital

Clinical Interests: Breast pathology and oncology; Breast cancer biomarkers; Pathological response to therapy, Quality control in pathology

hyang8@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Dr. Hua Yang is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC and works as a Pathologist at St. Paul’s Hospital with extensive expertise in breast pathology. After completing his medical training in China and additional training in Japan, he pursued pathology specialization in Canada. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) and has significant experience in breast pathology education and research. His work has contributed to breast cancer diagnostics and pathology education, and he has previously served as Breast Pathology Group Leader at the University of Calgary.

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Academic Background

  • Clinical Fellowship in Breast Pathology University of Toronto, 2008
  • Residency in Anatomical Pathology Dalhousie University, 2002-2006
  • M.Sc. in Anatomic Pathology Dalhousie University, 1992-1994
  • Fellowship in Organ Transplantation Japan National Cardiovascular Center, 1991-1992
  • Residency and MSc. Surgery Shanghai Medical University, 1983-1990
  • MD Shanghai Medical University, 1983

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Research Interest

  • Breast pathology and oncology
  • Breast cancer biomarkers
  • Pathological response to therapy
  • Quality control in pathology
  • Clinical-pathological correlations

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Teaching Interest

  • Clinical supervision of breast pathology fellows
  • Undergraduate medical education
  • Pathology resident training
  • Special interest group leadership in breast pathology

Wagland, Kaelyn

Wagland, Kaelyn

MSc

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia | Pathologists Assistant, St. Paul’s

Affiliation(s):St. Paul’s Hospital

Clinical Interests: 3D surface scanning in anatomical pathology; Educational and clinical applications in pathology labs

kwagland@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Kaelyn-Rae Wagland is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC and works as a Pathologists’ Assistant at St. Paul’s Hospital. She holds a Master’s degree in Pathology and Anatomy from the University of Calgary (2023) and a Bachelor of Health in Medical Laboratory Technology from the University of Ontario Institute (2019)

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Academic Background

  • MSc in Pathology and Anatomy, The University of Calgary.2023
  • Clinical Research Certification, The Michener Institute of Education. 2020
  • Bachelor of Health in Medical Laboratory Technology, The University of Ontario Institute. 2019

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  • 3D surface scanning in anatomical pathology
  • Educational and clinical applications in pathology labs

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  • Clinical supervision of pathology residents
  • Undergraduate medical student shadowing
  • Laboratory tours and foundational teaching

Tang, Patrick

Tang, Patrick

MD, PhD, FRCPC

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC; Medical Microbiologist, St. Paul’s Hospital

Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital

Research and Scholarly Interests: Microbial Genomics, Metagenomics, Molecular Diagnostics

ptang2@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Dr. Patrick Tang is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and a Medical Microbiologist at St. Paul’s Hospital. After completing the MD/PhD program at UBC, he completed residency training in Medical Microbiology at the University of Toronto followed by post-doctoral training at the University of California, San Francisco. During the past global outbreak, he has taken on many roles, from the bedside to the laboratory bench to epidemiology, including the SARS outbreak, the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic, and COVID-19 pandemic.

Prior to joining St. Paul’s Hospital, Dr. Tang was the Division Chief of Pathology Sciences and Microbiology at Sidra Medicine in Qatar from 2015 to 2023. Previously, he was a clinical-scientist and medical microbiologist at the BC Centre for Disease Control. Dr. Tang’s clinical and research interests are in the application of genomics and metagenomics to infectious diseases and public health as well as the development of novel molecular diagnostics. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and continues to be actively involved in medical education and research.

 

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  • FRCPC, Medical Microbiology, University of Toronto, 2014
  • MD/PhD, University of British Columbia, 1999
  • PhD, Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, 1999
  • BSc (Hons), Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia, 1991

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  • Microbial Genomics
  • Metagenomics
  • Molecular Diagnostics

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Singh, Harmanjot

Singh, Harmanjot

MD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Anatomical Pathologist, St. Paul’s Hospital

Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital

Clinical Interests: anatomical pathology

hsingh5@providencehealth.bc.ca

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  • Fellowship, Genitourinary-Medical Kidney Pathology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA, 2021
  • Fellowship, Hematopathology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA, 2020
  • Fellowship, Surgical Pathology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 2019
  • Residency, Anatomical and Clinical Pathology, University of Tennessee Health Sciences, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, 2018
  • MD, Medicine, American University of Antigua, St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 2013

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Shopsowitz, Kevin

Shopsowitz, Kevin

MD, PhD, FRCPC

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Hematopathologist, VGH

Affiliation(s): VGH

Clinical Interests: hematopathology, machine learning in diagnostic pathology, molecular diagnostics

kevin.shopsowitz@vch.ca

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Kevin Shopsowitz, MD, PhD, FRCPC, is a Hematopathologist at Vancouver General Hospital and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia. With a unique background combining chemistry and medicine, he completed his PhD at UBC followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT before pursuing his medical degree and hematopathology residency. Dr. Shopsowitz’s research focuses on applying machine learning approaches to hematologic diagnostics, particularly in minimal residual disease detection for hematologic malignancies.

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Academic Background

  • Residency, Hematopathology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2024
  • MD, Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2020
  • Postdoc, Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 2016
  • PhD, Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2012
  • Diploma, Mandarin, Peking University, Beijing, China, 2007
  • BSc (Hons), Biochemistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2007

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  • Hematopathology (AML, B-ALL, lymphomas, flow cytometry)
  • Machine Learning in Diagnostic Pathology (MRD detection, data analysis)
  • Molecular Diagnostics (genotype-phenotype relationships)
  • Clinical Chemistry and Materials Science (RNA-based materials, nanoparticles)

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Schick, Brian

Schick, Brian

MD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Anatomical Pathologist, Surrey Memorial Hospital

Affiliation(s): Surrey Memorial Hospital

Clinical Interests: gastrointestinal, hepatic & pancreatobiliary pathology

brian.schick@fraserhealth.ca

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Full-time Anatomical Pathologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital since 2017.

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  • Gastrointestinal, Liver & Pancreas Pathology Fellowship, Western University, 2017
  • Anatomical Pathology Residency, Western University, 2016
  • MD, University of Ottawa, 2011
  • MSc, University of British Columbia, 2007
  • BA (Honours History), University of British Columbia, 2005

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  • gastrointestinal, hepatic & pancreatobiliary pathology

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Orton, Dennis

Orton, Dennis

PhD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Clinical Biochemist, BC Children’s Hospital

Affiliation(s): BC Children’s and Women’s

Clinical Interests: diagnostic tests, pharmacogenomics, proteomics

dennis.orton@cw.bc.ca

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Dennis Orton, PhD, FCACB, is an Investigator and Clinical Biochemist at BC Children’s Hospital and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia. With extensive expertise in clinical mass spectrometry and laboratory medicine, he specializes in developing minimally invasive diagnostic methods for pediatric applications. His research focuses on improving clinical testing through mass spectrometry-based methods, particularly in proteomics and pharmacogenomics. Dr. Orton combines clinical service with teaching and research, working to advance diagnostic testing while minimizing sample requirements for pediatric patients.

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  • Fellowship, Clinical Biochemistry, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2017
  • PhD, Pathology (Biomarker Discovery in Congenital Urinary Tract Obstruction), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2014
  • BSc, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Immunology and Microbiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 2009

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Publications

  1. Targeted proteomic approach for quantification of collagen type I and type III in formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue Scientific Reports Nicole L. Rosin, Tara M. L. Winstone, Margaret Kelley, Jeff Biernaskie, Antoine Dufour, Dennis J. Orton (2024)
  2. Understanding Elevated Vitamin D Measurements to Uncover Hypercalcemia Etiology Clinical Chemistry (2024)
  3. Increased Lp(a) Workload Volumes Reflect Uptake of the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines for Management of Dyslipidemia Canadian Journal of Cardiology (2024)
  4. Agreement of LC-MS assays for IGF-1 traceable to NIST and WHO standards permits harmonization of reference intervals between laboratories Clinical Biochemistry (2023)
  5. Distribution of videos demonstrating best practices in preventing hemolysis is associated with reduced hemolysis among nurse-collected specimens in hospitals Clinical Biochemistry (2023)
  6. Biological variation in clozapine and metabolite reporting during therapeutic drug monitoring Clinica Chimica Acta (2022)
  7. Exosomal proteomic analysis reveals changes in the urinary proteome of rats with unilateral ureteral obstruction Canadian Journal of Chemistry (2018)
  8. Bone metabolism Endocrine Biomarkers: Clinicians and Clinical Chemists in Partnership (2017)
  9. Novel approach to establishing an aldosterone: Renin ratio cutoff for primary aldosteronism Hypertension (2017)
  10. One-step extraction and quantitation of toxic alcohols and ethylene glycol in plasma by capillary gas chromatography (GC) with flame ionization detection (FID) Clinical Biochemistry (2016)
  11. Fasting time and vitamin B12 levels in a community-based population Clinica Chimica Acta (2016)
  12. Critically high plasma ammonia in an adolescent girl Clinical Chemistry (2016)
  13. Resolubilization of precipitated intact membrane proteins with cold formic acid for analysis by mass spectrometry Journal of Proteome Research (2014)
  14. Proteomic analysis of rat proximal tubule cells following stretch-induced apoptosis in an in vitro model of kidney obstruction Journal of Proteomics (2014)
  15. Dual LC-MS platform for high-throughput proteome analysis Journal of Proteome Research (2013)
  16. GELFrEE fractionation combined with mass spectrometry for proteome analysis of secreted toxins from Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) Molecular and Cellular Probes (2013)
  17. Proteomic workflows for biomarker identification using mass spectrometry – Technical and statistical considerations during initial discovery Proteomes (2013)
  18. A universal, high recovery assay for protein quantitation through temperature programmed liquid chromatography (TPLC) Journal of Chromatography B (2013)
  19. The htpAB operon of Legionella pneumophila cannot be deleted in the presence of the groE chaperonin operon of Escherichia coli Canadian Journal of Microbiology (2011)
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  • Clinical Mass Spectrometry (method development for protein and small molecule analysis)
  • Proteomics (targeted analysis in clinical samples, particularly FFPE tissue)
  • Pharmacogenomics (drug metabolism, adverse drug reactions)
  • Clinical Biochemistry (diagnostic test development, biomarker discovery)
  • Rare Disease Diagnostics (particularly in pediatric settings)
  • Laboratory Medicine (test development and validation for clinical applications)

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Liu, Suefay Harumi

Liu, Suefay Harumi

MD, FRCPC, DTM&H

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia

Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospital

Clinical Interests: Infectious Diseases and Immunology / Microbiology

Suefay.liu@vch.ca

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Suefay was raised in Burnaby, BC and first became interested in microbiology during the SARS 2003 outbreak. She pursued her medical degree and medical microbiology residency training at UBC, as well as additional training in tropical medicine through a DTM&H from Nagasaki University. Following completion of her training, Suefay joined the team at Vancouver Coastal Health as a medical microbiologist and infection control physician with a focus on mycology and parasitology. She is the current educational site director at Vancouver General Hospital for the UBC medical microbiology residency program.

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  • Medical Microbiology Residency Program, University of British Columbia | 2024
  • DTM&H, Nagasaki University | 2023
  • MD, University of British Columbia | 2019
  • BSc Microbiology & Immunology (Minor in Pharmacology), McGill University | 2014

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  • Medical microbiology
  • Laboratory stewardship and utilization
  • Medical mycology
  • Parasitology

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  • Educational site director (Vancouver General Hospital) for the UBC Medical Microbiology Residency Program
  • PATH722 – Microbial Infections

Liao, Connie

Liao, Connie

MD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC

Affiliation(s): Royal Columbian Hospital

Clinical Interests: anatomical pathology

connie.liao@fraserhealth.ca

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  • MD University of Calgary. 2016

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  • Clinical Training and Supervision (Anatomical Pathology Residents and Specialty Fellows )

Li, Peihao

Li, Peihao

MDPA, PA(ASCP)CM, CCCPA-CCCAP

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Pathologists Assistant, St. Paul’s Hospital

Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital

Clinical Interests: clinical service and education, pharmacology and toxicology, gastrointestinal

pli1@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Peihao Li, MHS, is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Pathologists’ Assistant at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. A graduate of the University of Calgary’s Pathologists’ Assistant Program and holding an H.BSc in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Toronto, he contributes to clinical education by supervising anatomical pathology residents and specialty fellows while maintaining an active role in the PA shadowing program. He holds certifications from both the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and The Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists’ assistant (CCCPA-CCCAP).

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Academic Background

  • MDPA, Master Degree of Pathologists’ Assistant, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2023
  • H.BSc, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2021

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  • gastrointestinal
  • clinical service and education
  • pharmacology and toxicology

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  • Clinical Training and Supervision (Anatomical Pathology Residents and Specialty Fellows – Breast/GI Pathology)
  • Pathologists’ Assistant Shadowing Program Coordination (Undergraduate Level)
  • Surgical Pathology Education (Gross Examination and Training)

Leung, Crystal

Leung, Crystal

MHS, PA(ASCP)cm (CCCPA-CCCAP)

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Pathologists’ Assistant Supervisor, St. Paul’s Hospital

Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital

Clinical Interests: clinical education, surgical pathology

cleung32@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Crystal Leung, MHS, PA(ASCP)cm (CCCPA-CCCAP), is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Pathologists’ Assistant Supervisor at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) from University of British Columbia and found her passion in tissue dissection while working in the Cardiovascular Biobank at the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (HLI) at St. Paul’s Hospital. She then earned her Master’s of Health Science with Duke University Pathologists’ Assistant Program. With experience as a Pathologists’ Assistant at Duke University Health and Stanford Health, Crystal focuses on developing educational curriculum and resources for the training of pathology residents and Pathologists’ Assistant students, while maintaining an active role in clinical practice.

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  • MHS, Pathologists’ Assistant Program (NACCLS accredited), Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA, 2013
  • B.MLSc, Medical Laboratory Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2007

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  • Surgical Pathology
  • Education of pathology residents
  • Pathologists’ Assistants advocacy and education

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  • Surgical Pathology Education (grossing protocols, specimen examination techniques, resident/PA student training)
  • Educational Resource Development (creating teaching materials, grossing manuals, video lectures)

Lee, Jonathan

Lee, Jonathan

MD

Academic Rank(s):Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Anatomical Pathologist, Surrey Memorial Hospital

Affiliation(s): Surrey Memorial

Research and Scholarly Interests:

Clinical Interests: Dermatopathology/Skin Pathology; Digital/Computational Pathology and Machine Learning; Enitourinary Pathology; Liver/Transplant Pathology; Clinical Sleep Medicine Research

jonathan.lee1@fraserhealth.ca

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Dr. Jonathan Lee is an Anatomical Pathologist, Surrey Memorial Hospital, with specialized training in dermatopathology, including an observership at UCLA under Dr. G. Peter Sarantopoulos. He completed his MD at the University of Alberta, preceded by a Master of Biomedical Technology and BSc in Biomedical Science from the University of Calgary. His research has focused on dermatopathology, particularly in developing novel diagnostic tools such as CD34 immunostaining for collagen disorders and machine learning applications in melanocytic lesions. Beyond his medical work, he is an accomplished musician with an Associate degree from the Royal Conservatory of Toronto in Piano Performance.

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Academic Background

  • Anatomical Pathology Residency, University of British Columbia (07/2018-06/2023)
  • MD, University of Alberta School of Medicine (09/2014-06/2018)
  • MBT, Master of Biomedical Technology, University of Calgary (09/2013-08/2014)
  • BSc Honours, Biomedical Science, University of Calgary (09/2008-04/2012)
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) (2019)

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Based on Dr. Lee’s CV and research experience, here are his 5 key research interests:
  • Dermatopathology/Skin Pathology
  • Digital/Computational Pathology and Machine Learning
  • Genitourinary Pathology
  • Liver/Transplant Pathology
  • Clinical Sleep Medicine Research

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Based on Dr. Lee’s teaching experience from his CV, his 3 key teaching interests are:
  • Dermatopathology/Skin Pathology Education
  • Cardiac Pathology Instruction

Froberg, Helena

Froberg, Helena

MDPA

Academic Rank(s):Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Pathologists’ Assistant, St Paul’s hospital, Providence Health, Vancouver, BC

Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital

Research and Scholarly Interests:

Clinical Interests: Surgical Pathology Specimen Processing and Analysis; Autopsy Pathology and Postmortem Examination

hfroberg@providencehealth.bc.ca

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  • MDPA, Masters of Pathologists’ Assistant (Lab Medicine), University of Calgary (09/2021-06/2023)
  • BScH, Biomedical Science, University of Guelph (09/2017-04/2021)

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I provide accurate and timely processing of a variety of laboratory specimens, including comprehensive macroscopic examination and evaluation of all surgical pathological specimens. I also perform postmortem examinations including prosection, assisting the Pathologist with rendering the provisional anatomic diagnosis, composing the clinical history, recording the macroscopic anatomic findings, and submitting tissue sections for microscopic examination.

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Dokouhaki, Pouneh

Dokouhaki, Pouneh

MD PhD

Academic Rank(s):Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Renal Pathologist, St Paul’s hospital, Providence Health, Vancouver, BC

Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital

Research and Scholarly Interests:

Clinical Interests: Renal/Transplant Pathology; Laboratory Medicine/Test Utilization; ImmunologyImmunogenetics/HLA Testing; Metabolomics/Proteomics

pdokouhaki@providencehealth.bc.ca

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Dr. Pouneh Dokouhaki is a renal pathologist at St. Paul’s Hospital, Providence Health in Vancouver, BC, with extensive expertise in transplant pathology and laboratory medicine. She holds both an MD and PhD in Immunology, completing her clinical fellowship in Renal/Liver and Transplantation Pathology at the University of Alberta and her residency in Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology at the University of Saskatchewan. Prior to her current role, she served as Medical Director of the Provincial Immunodiagnostic Laboratory and Clinical Lead of the Laboratory Utilization Committee at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Dokouhaki has made significant contributions to the field through her research in transplant immunology, COVID-19 pathology, and laboratory medicine, with over 35 peer-reviewed publications and numerous research grants. Her leadership extends beyond clinical practice to national committees, including serving as a board member of the Clinical and Translation Sciences Division of the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine and as Region 2 Representative for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s General Pathology Specialty Committee.

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  • Clinical Fellow, Renal/Liver and Transplantation Pathology, University of Alberta, Canada (2016-2017)
  • Resident, Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology (General Pathology) Program, University of Saskatchewan, Canada (2011-2016)
  • PhD of Immunology, Tehran University of Medical Science, Iran (1999-2005)
  • Doctor of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran (1989-1996)
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology (2016-present)
  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) License
  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) License
  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
  • American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) Registered Candidate (2017)
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) (2012)
  • Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate (2013)

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  • Renal/Transplant Pathology
  • Laboratory Medicine/Test Utilization
  • COVID-19 Immunology
  • Immunogenetics/HLA Testing
  • Metabolomics/Proteomics

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Dabiri, Bahram

Dabiri, Bahram

MD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC

Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s

Research and Scholarly Interests:

Clinical Interests: Genitourinary/Gynecologic Pathology; Neuroendocrine Tumors/Endocrine Pathology; COVID-19 Pathology; Quality Assurance/Laboratory Systems; Cancer Biology/Tumor Microenvironment

bdabiri@providencehealth.bc.ca

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I hail from a family deeply rooted in medicine, with three generations of pathologists who have not only embraced the field but have also contributed significantly to its growth and practice. Medicine has been in my blood, and I’ve always been driven by a passion for understanding the complexities of disease and the science behind diagnosing them. This deep family connection to pathology shaped my path early on and inspired me to pursue this specialty with a commitment to excellence.

After completing my residency at NYU Long Island and fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center, I found that my experiences in training further solidified my dedication to this intricate and critical field of pathology. The hands-on exposure, the rigorous training, and the chance to work with some of the best professionals in the field enhanced my skills in diagnostic pathology, molecular pathology, and laboratory management. The art of uncovering the hidden details within tissue samples and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes is something I truly cherish.

Throughout my time in New York, I gained invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of pathology and how advancements in technology are reshaping the field. While my experiences and growth in New York have been invaluable, my heart has always been set on returning to Vancouver, BC. My goal is to integrate cutting-edge advancements in pathology with a personalized approach to patient care, focusing on precision diagnostics, collaboration with clinicians, and ensuring that each case receives the attention it deserves.

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  • GU/GYN Fellowship, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, USA
  • Pathology Residency, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, New York, USA
  • MD, American University of Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
  • BS, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada

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  • Zhao CL, Dabiri B, Hanna I, Lee L, Xiaofei Z, Hossein-Zadeh Z, Cao W, Allendorf J, Rodriguez AP, Weng K, Turunbedu S, Boyd A, Gupta M. Improving fine needle aspiration to predict the tumor biological aggressiveness in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors using Ki-67 proliferation index, phosphorylated histone H3 (PHH3), and BCL-2. Ann Diagn Pathol. 2023 Aug;65:152149.
  • Zhao CL, Hossein-Zadeh Z, Dabiri B, Turunbedu S, Karalis G, Rafiee B, Rodriguez AP, Hanna I. The concordance between wide-area transepithelial sampling with computer-assisted 3-dimensional analysis (WATS-3D) and standard endoscope biopsy in the detection of Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal dysplasia. Ann Diagn Pathol. 2022 May 28;60:151982.
  • Zhao CL, Rapkiewicz A, Maghsoodi-Deerwester M, Gupta M, Cao W, Palaia T, Zhou J, Ram B, Vo D, Rafiee B, Hossein-Zadeh Z, Dabiri B, Hanna I. Pathological findings in the postmortem liver of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Hum Pathol. 2021 Mar;109:59-68.
  • Bahadori M, Dabiri S, Javadi A, Shamsi Meymandi S, Movahedinia S, Shamsi Meymandi M, et al. Pathogenesis of COVID-19; Acute Auto-inflammatory Disease (Endotheliopathica & Leukocytoclastica COVIDicus). Arch Iran Med. 2021 May 1;24(5):419-426.
  • Shojaeepour S, Dabiri S, Dabiri B, Imani M, Fekri Soofi Abadi M, Hashemi F. Histopathological Findings of Testicular Tissue Following Cadmium Toxicity in Rats. Iran J Pathol. 2021 Fall;16(4):348-353.
  • Bahramabadi R, Honarvar Z, Iranpour M, Kazemi Arababadi M, Dehesh T, Dabiri B, et al. Epidemiological Study of Various HPV Strains in Cervical Fluid Samples in South-Eastern Iran, 2018-2020. Arch Iran Med. 2021 Sep 1;24(9):678-683.
  • Shamsi Meymandi S, Dabiri S, Eslammanesh T, Azadeh B, Nadji M, Shamsi Meymandi M, et al. Immunopathology of anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis and incidental diagnostic tool of metastatic granuloma: A case-control study. Microb Pathog. 2021 Mar;152:104654.
  • Javadi A, Dabiri S, Meymandi MS, Hashemi Bahremani M, Soleimantabar H, Dabiri B, et al. Changes of Routine Hematological Parameters in COVID-19 Patients: Correlation with Imaging Findings, RT-PCR and Outcome. Iran J Pathol. 2022 Winter;17(1):37-47.
  • Dabiri S, Moeini-Aghtaei MM, Dabiri B. Embryohistiogenesis of Vascular Tufts of Glomeruli: a Possible Hypothesis. Iran J Kidney Dis. 2017 Oct;11(5):360-366.
  • Roozdar A, Hayes MM, Pourseyedei B, Zeinalinejad H, Shamsi Meymandi M, Dabiri B, Dabiri S. The Significance of the Stromal Response in Breast Cancer: An Immunohistochemical Study of Myofibroblasts in Primary and Metastatic Breast Cancer. Arch Iran Med. 2018 May 1;21(5):185-190.
  • Deheshi S, Dabiri B, Fan S, Tsang M, Rintoul GL. Changes in mitochondrial morphology induced by calcium or rotenone in primary astrocytes occur predominantly through ros-mediated remodeling. J Neurochem. 2015 Jun;133(5):684-99.
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  • Genitourinary/Gynecologic Pathology
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors/Endocrine Pathology
  • COVID-19 Pathology
  • Quality Assurance/Laboratory Systems

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Bahram as always loved teaching science and pathology, sharing his expertise with medical students, residents, and individuals at all levels.

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

Awan, Shuja

Awan, Shuja

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Infection Control Practitioner, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital

Affiliation(s): PHSA

Research and Scholarly Interests: public health, infection prevention & control

shuja.awan@phsa.ca

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  • Infection Prevention & Control Program. Queen’s University. 2022
  • BTech Environmental Public Health. British Columbia Institute of Technology. 2017

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  • Water and Wastewater Technology
  • Infection Prevention and Control

Congratulations to UBC’s Dr. Poul Sorensen

Arena, Goffredo

Arena, Goffredo

MD, CHIR. VASC (ITA), FACS, FRCS (Ca)

Academic Rank(s): Adjunct Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC

Affiliation(s): VGH / McGill University

Research and Scholarly Interests:horizontal transfer of malignant traits, extracellular vesicles trafficking and their biological effect, validation of a novel blood test for detection of cancer, liquid biopsy

Clinical Interests: cancer, surgery

garena@mail.ubc.ca

Social Media: linkedin

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Dr. Goffredo Arena graduated from Catania medical school (Italy) in 1997. He completed his Vascular Surgery Residency in 2003 and his General Surgery Residency at McMaster University (Canada) in 2007. He then moved to Montreal, where he completed back to back a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery and a fellowship in Hepatobiliary and Multiorgan Transplantation at McGill University. He joined McGill University as an Assistant Professor of Surgery in 2010 and was promoted to Associate Professor of Surgery in 2017.

Beside a very busy surgical practice, which has spanned from oncology surgery and minimally invasive surgery to transplant surgery, he has been heavily involved in academic teaching and basic science research. He has developed a new model to explain metastatic disease called Horizontal Transfer of Malignant Traits (HTMT) and he has invented a new cell line (BRCA1 Knocked-Out Fibroblasts) to study neoplastic diseases. He has developed a biological platform (Metastatic And Transforming Elements Released Discovery platform-MATERD) for early cancer screening and he has published on the application of Artificial Intelligence in liquid biopsy. He is currently practicing surgery in Italy and he is involved in bench side research whose aim is to understand the mechanisms behind the metastatic disease, to find new markers for liquid biopsy and to test new drugs to inhibit cancer vesicles uptake

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Academic Background

  • University of Catania Medical School, Catania, Italy, First class honors (110/110 cum laude) 1997

Awards and Recognition

  • 2005 Principal Surgical Investigator Resident Award  Province of ONTARIO
  • 2005 Division of General Surgery Research Day McMaster University 1st prize
  • 2005 Surgery Research Day McMaster University 3rd prize
  • 2011 Certificate of Recognition for the Outstanding Commitment to Postgraduate Teaching McGill University
  • 2013 Recipient of the Outstanding General Surgeon Teacher Award McGill University
  • 2016 Taormina Culture of Excellence. Excellency in Medicine (Italy)
  • 2017 Europa Award for Excellence in Science (Italy) Sicilia Award for Excellence in Medicine (Italy)

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Selected Publications

  1. Mohamed Abdouh, Shufeng Zhou, Vincenzo Arena, Manuel Arena, Anthoula Lazaris, Ronald Onerheim, Peter Metrakos and Goffredo Orazio Arena.  Transfer of Malignant Trait to Immortalized Human Cells Following Exposure to Human Cancer Serum Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research (2014) 33:86
  2. Dana Hamam; Mohamed Abdouh, PhD; Zu-Hua Gao, Vincenzo Arena, Manuel Arena, Goffredo Arena. Transfer of Malignant Trait to BRCA1 Deficient Human Fibroblasts Following Exposure to Serum of Cancer Patients Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research (2016) 35:80
  3. Mohamed Abdouh, Dana Hamam, Vincenzo Arena, Manuel Arena, Hussam Alamri, Goffredo Arena. Novel blood test to predict neoplastic activity in healthy patients and metastatic recurrence after primary tumor resection Journal of Circulating Biomarkers November 4 2016
  4. Shufeng Zhou, Mohamed Abdouh, Vincenzo Arena, Manuel Arena, Goffredo Orazio Arena. Reprogramming Malignant Cancer Cells toward a Benign Phenotype following    Exposure to Human Embryonic Stem Cell Microenvironment PLOS ONE http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0169899 January 9, 2017
  5. Goffredo Arena, Vincenzo Arena, Manuel Arena, Mohamed Abdouh. Transfer of malignant traits as opposed to migration of cells: A novel concept to explain metastatic disease. Medical Hypotheses Medical Hypotheses 100 (2017) 82–86
  6. Mohamed Abdouh, Dana Hamam, Zu-hua Gao, Vincenzo Arena, Manuel Arena, Goffredo Arena. Exosomes isolated from cancer patients’ sera transfer malignant traits and confer the same phenotype of primary tumors to target cells. Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research (2017) 36:113
  7. Mohamed Abdouh, Zu-hua Gao, Vincenzo Arena, Manuel Arena, Miguel N. Burnier, Goffredo Arena Oncosuppressor-Mutated Cells as a Liquid Biopsy Test for Cancer-Screening.  Scientific Reports, 2019, 9(1), 2384 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-38736-y
  8. Mohamed Abdouh, Matteo Floris, Zu-hua Gao, Vincenzo Arena, Manuel Arena, Goffredo Arena  Colorectal cancer-derived extracellular vesicles induce transformation of fibroblasts into colon carcinoma cells Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research (2019) 38: 257
  9. Mohamed Abdouh, Roger Tabah, Vincenzo Arena Manuel Arena, Zu-Hua Gao, Aurelio Lorico, Goffredo Orazio Arena. Oncosuppressor-Mutated Cell-Based Diagnostic Platform for Liquid Biopsy Diagnoses Benign Head and Neck Masses and Predicts Malignancy in Patients with Thyroid Nodules: Results from a Consecutive Cohort of Patients. European Thyroid Journal 2021;10:285–294 (DOI:10.1159/000516421)
  10. Abicumaran Uthamacumaran, Samir Elouatik, Mohamed Abdouh, Michael Berteau-Rainville, Zu-hua Gao, Goffredo Arena. Machine Learning Characterization of Cancer Patients-Derived Extracellular Vesicles using Vibrational Spectroscopies. Applied Intelligence February 2022 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10489-022-03203-1
  11. Abicumaran Uthamacumaran, Mohamed Abdouh, Kinshuk Sengupta, Zu-hua Gao, Stefano Forte, Thupten Tsering, Julia V. Burier, Goffredo Arena. Machine intelligence-driven classification of cancer patients-derived extracellular vesicles using fluorescence correlation spectroscopy: results from a pilot study. Neural Computing and Applications, Dec 22 2022 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00521-022-08113-4
  12. Goffredo Arena, Stefano Forte, Mohamed Abdouh, Cheryl Vanier, Denis  Corbeil, Aurelio Lorico Horizontal transfer of malignant traits and the involvement of extracellular vesicles in metastasis Cells 2023; 12(12):1566.
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Research Interest

  • Horizontal transfer of malignant traits (HTMT)
  • Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) trafficking and their biological effect
  • Validation of a novel blood test for detection of cancer
  • Artificial Intelligence and liquid biopsy
  • Testing of a new generation of drugs to block cancer EVs internalization and shuttling to the nuclei of the cells to prevent metastases.

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As an educator, Dr. Arena teaches medical students, general surgery residents and surgical fellows.

2024 Presidents Staff Award

Enfield, Katey

Enfield, Katey

PhD

Academic Rank(s): Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC; Scientist in the Department of Integrative Oncology at the BC Cancer Research Institute

Affiliation(s): BC Cancer Research Institute

Research and Scholarly Interests: lung cancer, tumour microenvironment, cancer immunology, B cells, spatial profiling techniques, bioinformatics, data integration

kenfield@bccrc.ca

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Dr. Enfield is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC, and a Scientist in the Integrative Oncology department at the BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI). Dr. Enfield’s lab is located at BCCRI, embedded within the collaborative PRO-Lung research network of scientists and clinicians.

Dr. Enfield grew up in British Columbia and received her BSc in Microbiology from the University of Victoria. She then moved to Vancouver and completed her PhD at UBC under the supervision of Dr. Wan Lam, where she employed a multiomics approach to discover and characterize oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes in lung cancer. Dr. Enfield then undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at the Francis Crick Institute in London, UK, in Professor Charles Swanton’s Cancer Evolution and Genome Instability Lab. There, she studied the reciprocal relationships between cancer-intrinsic genomic alterations and the immune response in the TRACERx lung cancer study.

Dr. Enfield has expertise in highly multiplexed approaches for the spatial profiling of the lung tumour microenvironment and the integration of genomic and immunological data. Her lab utilizes these techniques to improve our understanding of the immune response to lung cancer and the reasons for success or failure of immunotherapies.

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Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia
Scientist, Integrative Oncology, BC Cancer Research Institute
Visiting Scientist, Francis Crick Institute

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Academic Background

  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Cancer Evolution and Genome Instability Laboratory, Francis Crick Institute, London, UK, 2018-2024
  • PhD, Interdisciplinary Oncology Program, University of British Columbia, 2010-2017
  • BSc, Microbiology, University of Victoria, 2005-2009

Awards and Recognition

  • Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowship, Horizon Europe, 2019-2021
  • Betty Rice Award for Research Excellence in Lung Cancer, Canada, 2018
  • AACR Scholar-in-Training Award, AACR-IASLC Lung Cancer Translational Science from the Bench to the Clinic, USA, 2018
  • Lloyd Skarsgard Research Excellence Prize, BCCRI, 2017
  • Young Investigator Award, IASLC 18th Conference of Lung Cancer, Japan, 2017
  • Adi Gazdar Lectureship Award, IASLC 18th Conference of Lung Cancer, Japan, 2017
  • Four Year Doctoral Fellowship, UBC, 2012-2016

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Dr. Katey Enfield (Google Scholar)

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The Enfield Lab is interested in the immune response to lung cancer, with a focus on profiling methods that retain spatial information.

  • Spatial organisation of the lung tumour microenvironment and associations with clinical outcomes
  • B cell responses to lung cancer, including mechanisms underlying their associations with immunotherapy response

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The Enfield Lab is recruiting co-op students, summer students and graduate students . Please provide a CV, cover letter and course list (unofficial transcript).
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I look forward to mentoring the students and trainees that join my lab and will co-coordinate graduate-level Pathology courses starting in early 2025.

Dr. Torsten Nielsen Elected to the Royal Society of Canada

Alford, Morgan

Alford, Morgan

PhD

Academic Rank(s):Sessional Instructor (BMLSc Program), Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC

Affiliation(s): UBC Hospital

Research and Scholarly Interests: infectious disease, antimicrobial resistance, vaccine development, molecular diagnostics, scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL)

m.alford@ubc.ca

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My passion for discovery and innovation drives my work, whether I’m conducting cutting-edge research or inspiring the next generation of scientists in the classroom. With a strong foundation in Microbiology & Immunology, I have successfully navigated complex research projects and contributed to significant advancements in our understanding of microbial pathogenesis. I continuously seek to enhance my pedagogical skills, ensuring that my teaching practices are inclusive, effective and engaging.

I believe that digital skills are important for modern scientific research and education. Currently, I am expanding my skill set to include computational tools in my teaching practices, and provide my students with the skills they need to succeed in an increasingly technological world.

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Academic Background

  • Mitacs Accelerate Fellow, University of British Columbia and Asep Medical Holdings Ltd. 2024
  • Clinical Microbiology Fellow, University of Manitoba and Shared Health. 2023
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of British Columbia, Department of Microbiology and Immunology. 2022
  • Bachelor of Science, Honours, University of British Columbia (Okanagan), Department of Biology. 2018

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I am co-teaching and coordinating or co-coordinating the following courses in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine:

  • Background to Medical Laboratory Science (PATH 300): Hematology, histochemistry and selected areas of clinical chemistry and relevant fundamentals of human physiology.
  • Introduction to Human Pathology (PATH 375): Causes, natural history and pathophysiology of common disease processes.

    • Hematology (PATH 402): A theoretical and practical examination of those modern concepts of haematology which relate to the practice of medical laboratory science.

  • Diagnostic Histochemistry (PATH 404): Theory and practice of common histochemical techniques; experimental design, data analysis and presentation.
  • Seminars in Current Topics (PATH 405): Oral and written presentation and critical appraisal of scientific papers.
  • Research and Career Skills (PATH 408): Overall operation of research laboratories including roles of personnel and funding; communication of scientific research; career skills and pathways; communication, collaboration, presentations and peer-assessment skills.

Cheryl Wellington has been elected as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences!

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

2024 VANIER AND BANTING AWARDS

For the first time in the world, a new method to match donor organs to recipients will be tested in Canada.

Wang, Meng

Wang, Meng

PhD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Research and Development Scientist – Vancouver General Hospital

Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospital

Research and Scholarly Interests: Analytical chemistry, LC-MS/MS, spectroscopy and NMR

meng.wang@vch.ca

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  • PhD, Chemistry, University of British Columbia, BC. 2018
  • BSc, Chemistry, Wuhan University. 2011

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Saeedi, Ramesh

Saeedi, Ramesh

MD, PhD, FRCPC

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Medical Biochemist – Victoria General Hospital

Affiliation(s): Victoria General Hospital

Research and Scholarly Interests: Innovative vaccine and therapeutic strategies

ramesh.saeedi@islandhealth.ca

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  • Medical Biochemistry Residency, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, BC. 2015
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, BC Center for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, BC. 2010
  • PhD, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. University of British Columbia, BC. 2008
  • MD, Faculty of Medicine, University of Gilan, Iran. 1996

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Liu, Ariel (Yi)

Liu, Ariel (Yi)

MD

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Anatomical Pathologist – Royal Columbian Hospital

Affiliation(s): Royal Columbian Hospital

Research and Scholarly Interests: Dermatopathology

yiariel.liu@fraserhealth.ca

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  • Dermatopathology Fellowship MD Anderson Cancer Center. 2023
  • Anatomical Pathology Residency, University of British Columbia. 2022
  • MD, Medicine, University of British Columbia. 2015

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Fergie, Bridget

Fergie, Bridget

BMBCh MA(Oxon) FRCPath FRCPC

Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Staff Anatomical Pathologist – Mills Memorial Hospital

Affiliation(s): Mills Memorial Hospital

Research and Scholarly Interests: Gastrointestinal pathology and diagnostic cytology

bridget.fergie@northernhealth.ca

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Dr Fergie studied medicine at Oxford University and then completed foundation training in Yorkshire. Her specialist training was split between University College London Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital, and the North East. She specialises in gastrointestinal pathology and diagnostic cytology as well as contributing to the autopsy service.

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  • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. June 2023
  • Specialist Certificate in Anatomical Pathology, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. May 2023
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical and Health Sciences with Molecular Pathology. Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. October 2018 (with merit)
  • Certificate of Higher Autopsy Training, Royal College of Pathologists. London, UK. 2017
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, FRCPath Royal College of Pathologists, London, UK. 2017
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Chemistry, BMBCh Oxford University, Oxford. 2010
  • Master of Arts, MA Oxford University, Oxford, UK. 2011
  • Bachelor of Arts in the Final Honour School of Medical Sciences, BA Oxford University, Oxford, UK. 2007 (2:1)

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