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.
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. Torsten Nielsen for being one of the 2021 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients, Excellence in Clinical or Applied Research category
Congratulations to Dr. Torsten Nielsen for being one of the 2021 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients, Excellence in Clinical or Applied Research category.
Congratulations to Dr. Mel Krajden for being one of the 2021 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients, Service to the University and Community category
Congratulations to Dr. Mel Krajden for being one of the 2021 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients, Service to the University and Community category.
Department of Pathology member Dr. Poul Sorensen has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia
Department of Pathology member Dr. Poul Sorensen has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia. Congratulations!
Dr. Blake Gilks was just awarded the Canadian Association of Pathologists Distinguished Service Award.
Dr. Blake Gilks was just awarded the Canadian Association of Pathologists Distinguished Service Award. Congratulations Blake!
Bangladesh Academy of Sciences elects Muhammad Morshed as expatriate fellow
Bangladesh Academy of Sciences elects Muhammad Morshed as expatriate fellow
Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu Inducted as a Fellow, Biomaterials Science and Engineering (FBSE)
Congratulations to Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, who was recently inducted as a Fellow, Biomaterials Science and Engineering (FBSE)! Well-deserved for all you have done to advance the biomaterials field.
Congratulations to Dr. William Lockwood – Outstanding reviewer recognition for exemplary contribution to peer review during the fall 2019 Project Grant competition. College of Reviewers – Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Congratulations to Dr. William Lockwood – Outstanding reviewer recognition for exemplary contribution to peer review during the fall 2019 Project Grant competition. College of Reviewers – Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Congratulations to Dr. Shazia Masud recipient of Service Award for validating and implementing molecular SARS-CoV2 testing at Fraser Health
Congratulations to Dr. Shazia Masud recipient of Service Award for validating and implementing molecular SARS-CoV2 testing at Fraser Health
Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Minchinton recipient of the BC Cancer long service recognition award
Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Minchinton recipient of the BC Cancer long service recognition award
ongratulations to Dr. Dana Devine recipient of International Society of Blood Transfusion Presidential Award 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Dana Devine recipient of the International Society of Blood Transfusion Presidential Award 2020
Dr. Reza Alaghehbandan, Clinical Associate Professor at the Dept of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, has been elected a fellow of the American College of Epidemiology (ACE).
Dr. Reza Alaghehbandan, Clinical Associate Professor at the Dept of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, has been elected a fellow of the American College of Epidemiology (ACE). Congratulations!
Congratulations to Dr. David Huntsman for being elected to fellowship in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) 2020
Congratulations to Dr. David Huntsman for being elected to fellowship in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Philipp Lange, recipient of a Canada Research Chair Tier II Award 2020-2025
Congratulations to Dr. Philipp Lange, recipient of a Canada Research Chair Tier II Award 2020-2025
Dr. Steidl
Dr. Christian Steidl wins 2020 Faculty of Medicine Award Congratulations to Dr. Christian Steidl for his FoM Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Basic Science Research, in recognition of meritorious performance.
Dr. Lange Award
Dr. Philipp Lange wins 2020 Faculty of Medicine Award Congratulations to Dr. Philipp Lange for his FoM Distinguished Achievement Award for Overall Excellence – Early Career, in recognition of meritorious performance.
Congratulations to Dr. Mel Krajden of the BC Centre for Disease Control on being appointed to the Order of British Columbia
Congratulations to Dr. Mel Krajden of the BC Centre for Disease Control on being appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest form of recognition! Join us in celebrating Dr. Krajden for his leadership & contributions to the province!
Dr. Titus Wong is one of The 2020 Innovation and Translational Research Award winner, Congratulations
Dr. Titus Wong is one of The 2020 Innovation and Translational Research Award winner, Congratulations! “Using proven methods to prevent surgical site infections”
Congratulations to Dr. David Schaeffer recipient of Junior Scientist Award – Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP)
Congratulations to Dr. David Schaeffer recipient of Junior Scientist Award – Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP)
The biobank group that Dr. Peter Watson direct at BC Cancer (Tumour Tissue Repository) was the recipient of a PHSA+ team award 2020. One of 5 team awards this year recognized for excellence and advancing PHSA values
The biobank group that Dr. Peter Watson direct at BC Cancer (Tumour Tissue Repository) was the recipient of a PHSA+ team award 2020. One of 5 team awards this year recognized for excellence and advancing PHSA values
Congratulations to Dr. David Schaeffer recipient of the Doctors of BC (DoBC) 2020 Recognition Award
Congratulations to Dr. David Schaeffer recipient of the Doctors of BC (DoBC) 2020 Recognition Award
Congratulations to Dr. Amir Karin recipient of The Alan Pollard Post-Doctoral Clinical Chemistry Travel Award, University of Toronto
Congratulations to Dr. Amir Karin recipient of The Alan Pollard Post-Doctoral Clinical Chemistry Travel Award, University of Toronto!
Dr. Amanda Wilmer (MM-Kelowna) The Melvyn Bernstein Resident Teaching Award
Dr. Amanda Wilmer (MM-Kelowna) – The Melvyn Bernstein Resident Teaching Award, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Dr. Hui-Min Yang (Anatomical PathologyVGH) The Roberta Miller Resident Teaching Award
Dr. Hui-Min Yang (Anatomical Pathology-VGH) – The Roberta Miller Resident Teaching Award , Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Ms. Jennifer Xenakis BMLSc Graduates’ Choice for Teaching Excellence Award
Ms. Jennifer Xenakis BMLSc Graduates’ Choice for Teaching Excellence Award and The Reid Memorial Cup, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Elisabeth Maurer BMLSc Graduates’ Choice for Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Elisabeth Maurer BMLSc Graduates’ Choice for Teaching Excellence Award, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Sophia Wong BMLSc Graduates’ Choice for Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Sophia Wong BMLSc Graduates’ Choice for Teaching Excellence Award, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Dr. Christian Steidl – Excellence in Research and Discovery Award
Dr. Christian Steidl – Excellence in Research and Discovery Award, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Dr. Monika Hudoba – Most Valuable Player Award
Dr. Monika Hudoba – Most Valuable Player Award, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Dr. Douglas Webber – Excellence in Clinical Service Award
Dr. Douglas Webber – Excellence in Clinical Service Award, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Dr. Natalie Prystajecky – Excellence in Research and Discovery Award – Early Career
Dr. Natalie Prystajecky – Excellence in Research and Discovery Award – Early Career, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Dr. Andrew Shih Excellence in Mentoring Award
Dr. Andrew Shih – Excellence in Mentoring Award, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Dr. Michael Kelly – David Hardwick Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Michael Kelly – David Hardwick Lifetime Achievement Award, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Dr. Michael Sutherland – Excellence in Education Award
Dr. Michael Sutherland – Excellence in Education Award, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Ms. Loretta Rothstein – Staff Service Award
Ms. Loretta Rothstein – Staff Service Award (Technical), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Ms. Joanna Huang – Staff Service Award
Ms. Joanna Huang – Staff Service Award (Administrative), Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Dr. Aly Karsan has been named this year’s recipient of the Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence by LifeSciences BC
Dr. Aly Karsan has been named this year’s recipient of the Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence by LifeSciences BC. The award winners represent the full spectrum from discovery to commercialization, underscoring the depth of knowledge that significantly contributes to the BC bioeconomy, while improving the lives of patients here in BC and around the world.
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Dr. Poul Sorensen Awarded the 2020 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize
Dr. Poul Sorensen Awarded the 2020 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize Internationally recognized pediatric cancer researcher Dr. Poul Sorensen has been named the eleventh recipient of MSFHR’s Aubrey J. Tingle Prize.
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Congratulations to Dr. Philipp Lange, recipient of a CIHR Early Career Investigator in Cancer Award!
Congratulations to Dr. Philipp Lange, recipient of a CIHR Early Career Investigator in Cancer Award!
Dr. Dana Devine – recipient of named lectureship (annual award) from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. J. David Grimes Lecture given Nov 8, 2019.
Dr. Dana Devine – recipient of named lectureship (annual award) from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. J. David Grimes Lecture given Nov 8, 2019. Title: IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF BLOOD TRANSFUSION PRODUCTS
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We are happy to share, Dr. Sorensen is the recipient of the 2019 Bloom Burton Award.
Dr. Poul Sorensen! We are happy to share, Dr. Sorensen is the recipient of the 2019 Bloom Burton Award. The Bloom Burton Award honours an individual scientist, inventor, executive, entrepreneur, industry leader, or policy maker who made the greatest contribution to Canada’s innovative healthcare industry in the previous year.
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Congratulations to Dr. Poul Sorensen, one of three members of the UBC Faculty of Medicine to be elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
Dr. Poul Sorensen! Congratulations to Dr. Poul Sorensen, one of three members of the UBC Faculty of Medicine to be elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
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Congratulations to Dr. David Huntsman, one of three members of the UBC Faculty of Medicine to be elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
Dr. David Huntsman! Congratulations to Dr. David Huntsman, one of three members of the UBC Faculty of Medicine to be elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).
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Congratulations to Dr. Bruce Verchere 2019 Innovation to Commercialization award recipient.
Dr. Bruce Verchere: Congratulations to Dr. Verchere 2019 MSFHR Innovation to Commercialization award recipient.
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Poul Sorensen Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Awards
Dr. Poul Sorensen: Congratulations on being a recipient of the 2019 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement, Overall Excellence – Senior Faculty.
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Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu nominated as fellow of International Union Of Societies For Biomaterials Science And Engineering (IUS-BSE), 2019.
Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu nominated as fellow of International Union Of Societies For Biomaterials Science And Engineering (IUS-BSE), 2019. This is based on both my contributions to the field of biomaterials and your implication in the Canadian Biomaterials Society.
Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Wellington,, one of the 2019 Innovation and Translational Research Award recipients!
Championing forward-thinking innovators: Congratulations to Dr. Cheryl Wellington,, one of the 2019 Innovation and Translational Research Award recipients!
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Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research awards 2019
Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research awards 2019 Congratulations to Dr. William Hsiao and Dr. Andrew Roth on their 2019 MSFHR Scholar Awards!
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Congratulations CIHR Project Grant Recipients
Congratulations CIHR Project Grant Recipients: Congratulations to Dr. Bruce Verchere – Childhood Diseases – Project: “Islet macrophages: regulators of beta cell function in health and diabetes.” $952,426 / 5 years & to Dr. Suzanne Vercauteren, BCCHR Co-investigator | Project: “Folic acid supplementation in children with sickle cell disease: A double-blind randomized crossover trial.” $180,000 / 3 years on their awarded funding.
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