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Mathew, Joseph
BSc, MD, FRCP(C) Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Consultant Pathologist (Anatomical Pathology – Dermatopathology) – Vancouver General Hospital Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Skin Conditions Clinical Interests: joseph.mathew@vch.ca
Taraboanta, Catalin
MD, MSc, FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Anatomical Pathologist, East Kootenay Regional Hospital, Interior Health Shared Services BC Affiliation(s): East Kootenay Regional Hospital, Cranbrook, BC Research and Scholarly Interests: Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition, Lipids Metabolism, Heart Disease Risk Stratification, Digital Pathology and Diagnostic Support Algorithms Clinical Interests: catalin.taraboanta@ubc.ca
Hume, Stacey
PhD, FCCMG Academic Rank(s): Clinical Associate Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Clinical Scientist IV, Dept of Pathology and Lab Medicine, BC Children’s Hospital, PHSA Affiliation(s): BC Children’s Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Clinical Interests: stacey.hume@cw.bc.ca
Ling, Sean
MB BCh BAO, MSc, CIC, FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Medical Microbiologist and Infection Prevention and Control Physician, VGH Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Clinical Interests: sean.ling@vch.ca
Karavelic, Adnan
MD Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Anatomical Pathologist, St. Paul’s Hospital Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Clinical Interests: akaravelic@providencehealth.bc.ca
Appreciation: Professor Naveena Singh, 1964–2023
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.
Fjell, Chris
PhD (Experimental Medicine) Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Senior Clinical Scientist, BC Centre for Disease Control, Public Health Lab/Provincial Health Services Authority Affiliation(s): BC Centre for Disease Control Research and Scholarly Interests: Informatics Clinical Interests: chris.fjell@bccdc.ca
Desruisseaux, Claudine
MD, FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Medical Microbiologist, Infection Control Physician and Infectious Disease Consultant, VGH Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology Clinical Interests: claudine.desruisseaux@vch.ca
Dr. Samuel Aparicio, winner of the Cancer Society’s Robert L. Noble Prize
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.
Naso, Julia
MD/PhD Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Genetics genomics proteomics and related approaches, Knowledge translation, Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma, Molecular testing, Cancer epigenetics, Genome-wide sequencing Clinical Interests: julia.naso@vch.ca
Chu, Jenny
MSc, MD Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Affiliation(s): Royal Jubilee Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Gastrointestinal Systems Clinical Interests: jenny.chu@islandhealth.ca
2023 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients
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.
Tyson, John
PhD Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Senior Scientist Microbial Genomics, BCCDC Public Health Laboratory Affiliation(s): BC Centre for Disease Control Research and Scholarly Interests: Genetics genomics proteomics and related approaches, Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology, Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology Clinical Interests: john.tyson@bccdc.ca
Sierocinski, Thomas
PhD Academic Rank(s): Adjunct Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Bioinformatician, Canadian Blood Services Affiliation(s): Canadian Blood Services Research and Scholarly Interests: Blood research, Genetics genomics proteomics and related approaches, Informatics Clinical Interests: thomas.sierocinski@blood.ca
Guillaud, Martial
PhD Academic Rank(s): Assistant Professor (Partner), Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, and Adjunct Professor, Dpt. of Statistics UBC, Senior Scientist, Dept of Integrative Oncology, BC Cancer Research Institute Affiliation(s): BC Cancer Research Institute Research and Scholarly Interests:Cancer biomarkers, digital pathology, machine learning, lung cancer,breast cancer, prosttae cancer, oral cancer, cervical cancer, […]
Speevak, Marsha
PhD Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Specialist, Molecular Genetics and Cytogenomics, BC Children’s and Women’s Affiliation(s): BC Children’s and Women’s Research and Scholarly Interests: Genetics genomics proteomics and related approaches Clinical Interests: marsha.speevak1@cw.bc.ca
Pac, Lincoln
MD, FRCPC, FCAP Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | General Pathologist, East Kootenay Regional Hospital, Cranbrook, BC | Laboratory Medical Director, Elk Valley Hospital, Fernie, BC | Laboratory Medical Director, Creston Valley Hospital, Creston, BC Affiliation(s): East Kootenay Regional Hospital, Cranbrook, BC Research and Scholarly Interests: Pathology and laboratory medicine service […]
Naidoo, Sarisha
MBBCh MMed Haem FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Hematopathologist at CJ Coady, Fraser Health Authority Affiliation(s): Surrey Memorial Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Clinical Interests: sarisha.naidoo@fraserhealth.ca
Mohammad, Nissreen
MB BCh BAO FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Anatomical Pathologist, Kelowna General Hospital Affiliation(s): Kelowna General Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Clinical Interests: Nissreen.Mohammad@interiorhealth.ca
Merette, Sandrine
PhD Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Provincial Toxicology Center (PHSA), Mass Spectrometry Scientist Affiliation(s): BCCDC Research and Scholarly Interests: Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology Clinical Interests: sandrine.merette@phsa.ca
Lowden, Launny
MD Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | General Pathologist at East Kootenay Regional Hospital Affiliation(s): East Kootenay Regional Hospital, Cranbrook, BC Research and Scholarly Interests: Clinical Interests: launny.lowden@interiorhealth.ca
Dr. Huntsman is being awarded an honorary degree from Memorial University
Dr. Huntsman is being awarded an honorary degree from Memorial University
Dr. Sam Aparicio CRC Renewal
Congratulations to Dr. Sam Aparicio on the renewal of his Tier-1 Canada Research Chair
Dr. Jay Kizhakkedathu CRC 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Jay Kizhakkedathu for being awarded the new Tier 1 Canadian Research Chair
Aly Karsan CRC 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Aly Karsan for being awarded the new Tier 1 Canadian Research Chair
Congratulations to Jennifer Xenakis on winning The Richard Hare Award
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
Congratulations to Dr. Cornelia Laule receiving the 2022 Overall Excellence — Mid-Career
Congratulations to Dr. Cornelia Laule receiving the 2022 Overall Excellence — Mid-Career
Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Wellington receiving the 2022 Excellence in Clinical or Applied Research
Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Wellington receiving the 2022 Excellence in Clinical or Applied Research
Congratulations to Dr. Jay Jay Kizhakkedathu receiving the 2022 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Jay Jay Kizhakkedathu receiving the 2022 Distinguished Achievement Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Aly Karsan on receiving the 2022 Killam Research Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Aly Karsan on receiving the 2022 Killam Research Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Tracy Tucker on receiving the 2022 Killam Teaching Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Tracy Tucker on receiving the 2022 Killam Teaching Prize
Congratulations to Dr. David Goldfarb on receiving the 2022 Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Research
Congratulations to Dr. David Goldfarb on receiving the 2022 Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Research
Andrew Churg was appointed as an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Medicine
Andrew Churg was appointed as an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Medicine, congratulations.
The Wellington lab is honoured to have leadership roles in the International Initiative on Traumatic Brain Injury Research, The Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium, and the Canadian Concussion Network
The Wellington lab is honoured to have leadership roles in the International Initiative on Traumatic Brain Injury Research, The Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium, and the Canadian Concussion Network.
Dr. Mari DeMarco is a recipient of the 2022 CSCC Award for Research Excellence.
Dr. Mari DeMarco is a recipient of the 2022 CSCC Award for Research Excellence. The Award for Research Excellence is presented to an individual or group, as a mark of recognition of their contribution to research related to clinical chemistry in Canada.
CHAIR is pleased to select Dr. Victor Leung, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control and the Physician Lead of Antimicrobial Stewardship at Providence Health Care (PHC), as the 2021 CHAIR Leadership Award recipient in Vancouver, BC.
CHAIR is pleased to select Dr. Victor Leung, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control and the Physician Lead of Antimicrobial Stewardship at Providence Health Care (PHC), as the 2021 CHAIR Leadership Award recipient in Vancouver, BC.
Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Wellington on receiving a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Clinical or Applied Research!
Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Wellington on receiving a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Clinical or Applied Research!
Congratulations to Dr. Corree Laule on receiving a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Overall Excellence – Mid-career!
Congratulations to Dr. Corree Laule on receiving a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Overall Excellence – Mid-career!
Congratulations to Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu on receiving a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research!
Congratulations to Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu on receiving a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research!
Dr. Dana V. Devine has been elected as The Biomedical Excellence for Safer Transfusion (BEST) new President, effective September 29, 2022
Dr. Dana V. Devine has been elected as The Biomedical Excellence for Safer Transfusion (BEST) new President, effective September 29, 2022.
Dr. Michelle Wong has been appointed as the new Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, Fraser,
Dr. Michelle Wong has been appointed as the new Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, Fraser, from June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2025, with the possibility of a 3-year appointment renewal term.
Dr. Elizabeth Bryce is a recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2022
Dr. Elizabeth Bryce is a recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2022.
Dr. Lange, Dr. Kizhakkedathu and Dr. Yazdani-Ahmadabadi have developed a new silver-based coating for medical devices that kills bacteria and prevents infection
Dr. Lange, Dr. Kizhakkedathu and Dr. Yazdani-Ahmadabadi have developed a new silver-based coating for medical devices that kills bacteria and prevents infection.
Dr. Poul Sorensen has been named the recipient of the 2022 Herman Suit Award
Dr. Poul Sorensen has been named the recipient of the 2022 Herman Suit Award from the the Connective Tissue Oncology Society for his pioneering work on human sarcomas, which are malignant tumors of the connective tissues. The award is presented annually for outstanding contributions to the basic science of sarcomas.
Dr. Mari DeMarco Winner of the 2022 Michael S. Bereman Award for Innovative Clinical Proteomics
Dr. Mari DeMarco Winner of the 2022 Michael S. Bereman Award for Innovative Clinical Proteomics.
Dr. Tracy Tucker is a recipient of the prestigious 2021/2022 Killam Teaching Prize
Dr. Tracy Tucker is a recipient of the prestigious 2021/2022 Killam Teaching Prize, which is awarded to UBC faculty in recognition of excellence in teaching.
Feature Stories Poul Sorensen
Feature Stories Dr. Poul Sorensen’s breakthrough cancer research has saved countless lives. But he thinks we can cut the time from discovery to treatment by 50% — or more.
Ovarian Cancer Dr. Huntsman
Ovarian Cancer Scientists at UBC are determined to reduce ovarian cancer deaths and suffering by 50 per cent over the next decade.
Aly Karsan awarded a UBC Killam Research Prize for 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Aly Karsan , who received a prestigious UBC Killam Research Prize for 2021 in the applied sciences, medicine & sciences, senior category.
Congratulations to Dr. Ramon Klein Geltink, who has been awarded funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund
Congratulations to Dr. Ramon Klein Geltink, who has been awarded funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) to support his project titled “Metabolic monitoring of immune cell function”