Profiles

Belanger, Corrie

Belanger, Corrie

PhD Academic Rank(s): Clinical Instructor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Molecular Scientist, Vancouver General Hospital Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology, Microbial Molecular Biology, Bacteriology Clinical Interests: corrie.belanger@vch.ca

Tran, Ann

Tran, Ann

MD, FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Hematopathologist, Providence Health Care Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Research and Scholarly Interests: Clinical Interests: atran14@providencehealth.bc.ca

Spence, Tara

Spence, Tara

MSc, PhD, PMP Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Cytogeneticist & Molecular Geneticis; Director, Cytogenomics Laboratory, Vancouver General Hospital | Cancer Genetics and Genomics Laboratory, BC Cancer Vancouver (cross-coverage) Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospita / BC Cancer Research and Scholarly Interests: Clinical Interests: tara.spence@vch.ca

Pors, Jennifer

Pors, Jennifer

MD, FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Pathologist, BC Cancer Affiliation(s): BC Cancer Research Centre Research and Scholarly Interests: Cancer Clinical Interests: jennifer.pors@phsa.ca

Mathew, Joseph

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

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

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

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

Karavelic, Adnan

MD Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, 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

Desruisseaux, Claudine

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

Naso, Julia

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

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

Tyson, John

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lowden, Launny

MD Academic Rank(s): Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC Affiliation(s): Executive Medical Director of Quality, Interior Health; Diagnostic & Clinical Pathologist, East Kootenay Regional Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare Clinical Interests: Quality & Patient Safety, autopsy pathology, utilization launny.lowden@interiorhealth.ca

Allard, Michael

Allard, Michael

BSc, MD, FRCP(C) Academic Rank(s): Professor Emeritus, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Vice-Dean, Health Engagement, Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (HLI) Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital / HLI Research and Scholarly Interests: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Endocrinology, Metabolism & Nutrition, Control of Energy Metabolism in Normal and Pathologic Hearts, Physiologic and Pathologic Cardiac Hypertrophy, […]

Churg, Andrew

Churg, Andrew

MD, PhD Academic Rank(s):Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Affiliation(s): VGH and Institute for Heart + Lung Health Research and Scholarly Interests: Cardiopulmonary, including pathologic investigation of mesothelioma diagnosis and interstitial lung disease diagnosis Clinical Interests: Thoracic pathology, including the diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, distinguishing between benign and malignant mesothelial […]

Bally, Marcel

Bally, Marcel

BSc, MSc (Texas), PhD (Brit. Col.) Academic Rank(s): Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC, Head and Distinguished Scientist, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, BC Cancer Affiliation(s): BC Cancer Research and Scholarly Interests: Drug development, drug delivery, cancer, lipid-based formulations, liposomes, lipid nanoparticles, good manufacturing practices, good laboratory practices, biochemistry, academic IP […]

Aparicio, Samuel

Aparicio, Samuel

BM BCh PhD FRCPath FRSC Academic Rank(s): Professor, UBC, Distinguished Scientist, Department Head, Molecular Oncology, BCCA Affiliation(s): BC Cancer/BCCRC Research and Scholarly Interests: Genomics, evolution, single cell biology, functional genomics, computational methods, drug development, genomic instability, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, osteosarcoma Clinical Interests: Integrating genomic studies with clinical trials, selection and drug response, mutational signatures […]

Dorovini-Zis, Katerina

Dorovini-Zis, Katerina

MD, FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Professor Emerita, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Affiliation(s): VGH/VCHRIICORD Research Center Research and Scholarly Interests: Brain and Neuroscience, Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology Clinical Interests: dorovini@mail.ubc.ca

Huntsman, David

Huntsman, David

MD, FRCPC, FCCMG Academic Rank(s): Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Director Of Ovcare & Distinguished Scientist Affiliation(s): BC Cancer Research and Scholarly Interests: Cancer Genomics, Digital Pathology, Genomic Pathology, Molecular Diagnostics, Ovarian Cancer, Rare Tumours Clinical Interests: Dr. Huntsman is involved in clinical activities […]

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Krajden, Mel

BSc, MD (McG.), FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Professor Emeritus, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Medical Director, Public Health Serology, Provinical Health Services Laboratories | Director, BC Hepatitis Services, BC Centre for Disease Control, Laboratory Services | Associate Director, Laboratory Services | Head of Virology Section, BC Centre for Disease Control, Laboratory Services Affiliation(s): BC Centre […]

Karsan, Aly

Karsan, Aly

BA, MD (Queen’s) Academic Rank(s): Professor, Distinguished Scientist, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Staff Pathologist and Program Medical Director, Provincial Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, BC Cancer Affiliation(s): BCCA/BCCRC Research and Scholarly Interests: Blood research, Cancer, Genetics genomics proteomics and related approaches, Human Development and Aging, Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology, Professional Contributions Clinical Interests: […]

Mackenzie, Ian

Mackenzie, Ian

MD, LMCC, FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC | Consultant Neuropathologist at Vancouver Acute and BC Cancer Agency Affiliation(s): VGH & Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Research and Scholarly Interests: Dementia, frontotemporal dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, neurodegenerative disease, proteinopathy, molecular genetics Clinical Interests: neuropathology, focusing on […]

Lam, Wan

Lam, Wan

BSc, MSc, PhD, (Dalhousie Univ), MRC Academic Rank(s): Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Director, Interdisciplinary Oncology Program, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Affiliation(s): BCCA/BCCRC Research and Scholarly Interests: Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Clinical Applied Research, Genetics genomics proteomics and related approaches, Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology, Genome biology, Epigenetics, Molecular Systems Biology Clinical Interests:

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Owen, David

MB (Wales), FR Academic Rank(s): Professor Emeritus, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Consultant Pathologist, Vancouver General Hospital, Division of Anatomical Pathology | Consultant, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Department of Pathology Affiliation(s): VGH/VCHRI Research and Scholarly Interests: Gastrointestinal systems, Digestive System, Hepatic Pathology Clinical Interests: penycae@aol.com

Noble, Michael

Noble, Michael

MD, FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Professor Emeritus, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Medical Microbiologist, LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services (formerly) | Medical Microbiologist, Vancouver Coastal Health (formerly) Affiliation(s): UBC Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology, Professional Contributions Clinical Interests: mnoble@mail.ubc.ca

McManus, Bruce

McManus, Bruce

PhD, MD, FRSC, FCAHS Academic Rank(s): Professor Emeritus, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (HLI), CEO, Prevention of Organ Failure Centre of Excellence (PROOF Centre) Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital / HLI Research and Scholarly Interests: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Genetics genomics proteomics and related approaches, Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology, Professional […]

Sorensen, Poul

Sorensen, Poul

BSc, MD (McGill Univ), PhD, FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Distinguished Scientist, Johal Chair in Childhood Cancer Research Affiliation(s): BCCA/BCCRC Research and Scholarly Interests: Cancer, Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology, Professional Contributions Clinical Interests: psor@mail.ubc.ca

Seow, Chun

Seow, Chun

BSc (Manitoba), PhD (Manitoba) Academic Rank(s): Professor Emeritus, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Affiliation(s): Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (HLI), St. Paul’s Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Muscle mechanics, airway smooth muscle, smooth muscle biochemistry, lung mechanics, asthma, and mechanopharmacology Clinical Interests: studying the basic mechanisms of muscle contraction and […]

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Schreiber, William

MD, DABP Academic Rank(s): Professor Emeritus, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC Affiliation(s): LifeLabs Research and Scholarly Interests: Clinical Interests: schr@mail.ubc.ca

Takei, Fumio

Takei, Fumio

PhD Academic Rank(s): Professor, UBC, Distinguished Scientist Affiliation(s): BCCA/BCCRC Research and Scholarly Interests: Cancer, Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology Clinical Interests: ftakei@bccrc.ca

Wright, Joanne

Wright, Joanne

BSc, MD (Alta.), FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Professor Emeritus, UBC | Member, VCHRI, Institute for Heart+Lung Health Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Respiratory Clinical Interests: jlwright@mail.ubc.ca

Yang, Decheng

Yang, Decheng

PhD (Univ. of Illinois ) Academic Rank(s): Professor Emeritus Affiliation(s): St. Paul’s Hospital, HLI, PHCRI Research and Scholarly Interests: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology Clinical Interests: Decheng.Yang@hli.ubc.ca

Wellington, Cheryl

Wellington, Cheryl

PhD Academic Rank(s):Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Affiliation(s): Djavad Mowafaghian Centre, UBC Research and Scholarly Interests: Alzheimer disease, dementia, metabolism, cardiovascular system, neurodegeneration, concussion, traumatic brain injury Clinical Interests: Brain Injury & Repair; Learning/Memory & Dementias cheryl.wellington@ubc.ca

Gown, Allen

Gown, Allen

BS (N.Y.), MD (Yeshiva) Academic Rank(s): Clinical Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Medical Director, PhenoPath Laboratories Affiliation(s): PhenoPath Laboratories Research and Scholarly Interests: Cancer, Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology Clinical Interests: gown@phenopath.com

Garg, Arun

Garg, Arun

PhD, MD, FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Clinical Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC Affiliation(s): Royal Columbian Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Knowledge translation, Professional Contributions, Clinical Biochemistry of Feto-Placental Unit, Endocrine/Metabolic Investigation, Laboratory Utilization Protocols, Public Policy Development on Health Care, Technology Evaluation, Utilization Management; Point of care Testing Clinical Interests: garg@shaw.ca

Korbelik, Mladen

Korbelik, Mladen

BSc, MSc, PhD (Zagreb) Academic Rank(s): Clinical Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Emeritus Scientist Affiliation(s): BCCA/BCCRC Research and Scholarly Interests: Cancer, Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology, Knowledge translation, Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology, Tumor biology, Photodynamic therapy, Cancer immunotherapy, Radiobiology, Experimental oncology Clinical Interests: mkorbelik@bccrc.ca

Kleinman, Steven

Kleinman, Steven

BSc (M.I.T.), MD (Calif., San Diego) Academic Rank(s): Clinical Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Adjunct Scientist, Canadian Blood Services, Senior Medical Advisor, American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) Affiliation(s): Community (VIHA) Research and Scholarly Interests: Blood research, Transfusion medicine Clinical Interests: drskleinman@outlook.com

Morshed, Muhammad

Morshed, Muhammad

BSc, MSc (Dhaka), PhD (Yamaguchi) Academic Rank(s): Clinical Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Clinical Microbiologist, BCCDC Affiliation(s): BC Centre for Disease Control Research and Scholarly Interests: Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology, Molecular Pathology and Cell Biology, Medical Microbiology,Cell Biology, Zoonotic, Spirochaetal Diseases Clinical Interests: Muhammad.Morshed@bccdc.ca

Moore, Wayne  G R

Moore, Wayne G R

BSc (Nfld.), MD(McG.), FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Clinical Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC Affiliation(s):ICORD Research and Scholarly Interests: Brain and Neuroscience, Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Interests: wayne.moore@vch.ca

Martinka, Magdalena

Martinka, Magdalena

MD (Lublin, Poland), FRCP(C) Academic Rank(s): Clinical Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Dermatopathologist, VGH Affiliation(s): VGH/VCHRI Research and Scholarly Interests: Skin Conditions, Cutaneous Lymphoma, Alopecia, Melanocytic Lesions, Prognostic Factors in Melanomas, Dermatopathology Clinical Interests: magda.martinka@vch.ca

Pryzdial, Edward

Pryzdial, Edward

PhD Academic Rank(s): Clinical Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Senior Scientist, Medical Affairs and Innovation, Canadian Blood Service Affiliation(s): UBC Centre for Blood Research, LSC Research and Scholarly Interests: Blood research, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Infectious Diseases and Immunology Microbiology, Virus-Induced Coagulopathy, Clot-Busting Enhancers Clinical Interests: ed.pryzdial@blood.ca

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O’Connor, Robert

MB, BCh, BAO (Dublin), FRCPC Academic Rank(s): Clinical Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UBC | Consultant Pathologist, BC Cancer Agency, Institute for Heart+Lung Health Affiliation(s): Vancouver General Hospital Research and Scholarly Interests: Clinical Interests: