Ruth Elwood Martin wins Governor General’s Award
Ruth Elwood Martin, a clinical faculty member in UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, is the recipient of one of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. These awards were created in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Persons Case, which changed the course of history for women […]
Canadian Cycling magazine names Kay Teschke one of “14 Most Influential Canadians”
Kay Teschke, a Professor in the School of Population and Public Health, has been named one of the cycling’s “14 Most Influential Canadians” by Canadian Cycling magazine. Dr. Teschke, the editors wrote, “has published influential and sometimes eye-opening, studies on hospitalization rates, helmet laws, bike-share systems, infrastructure and more. What gives her voice credibility and power […]
Poul Sorensen wins Canadian Cancer Society research prize
Poul Sorensen, a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Distinguished Scientist at the BC Cancer Agency, has been awarded the Robert L. Noble Prize by the Canadian Cancer Society for outstanding achievements in basic biomedical cancer research. Dr. Sorenson’s research focuses on molecular abnormalities that underlie childhood sarcomas and brain tumours, and […]
Paul Steinbok receives the University of the West Indies’ Vice Chancellor’s Award
Paul Steinbok, Professor, Department of Surgery, was one of three recipients of the University of the West Indies’ Vice Chancellor’s Award, which is given to people of Caribbean heritage who have made significant contributions within their organizations and communities. Dr. Steinbok, the Head Emeritus of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the BC Children’s Hospital, […]
UBC recognizes outstanding researchers of 2015
Bruce McManus, Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine recognized the 2015 Jacob Biely Research Prize, UBC’s premier award for research.
Kevin Eva and Roxana Geoffrion recipients of the 2016 AFMC Awards
Kevin Eva, Associate Director and Senior Scientist in the Centre for Health Education Scholarship, and Professor and Director of Educational Research and Scholarship in the Department of Medicine, and Roxana Geoffrion, Program Director, Advanced Training and Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology are recipients of the 2016 Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada […]