Alexander Rauscher recognized for research excellence
Alexander Rauscher, Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology, received the London Drugs Award for Radiology Research Excellence for his project titled “Advanced Imaging of the Concussed Brain.” Dr. Rauscher, a physicist by training, develops and uses novel magnetic resonance techniques for neuroimaging. The “Advanced Imaging of the Concussed Brain” project investigates concussion in ice hockey […]
David Liu receives Young Investigator Award
Dave Liu, a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology, received this year’s Young Investigator Award from the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR). The award recognizes the research contributions of a CAR member early in his or her career. Dr. Liu’s research is focused on image guided minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of […]
Faculty members recognized by CFRI
Four faculty members have received inaugural Member Recognition Awards from the Child and Family Research Institute (CFRI). The award recipients have long-standing and distinguished research careers that are recognized locally, nationally and internationally. Their work serves as outstanding examples of excellence and innovation that has significantly contributed to the health and well-being of children and […]
UBC residents win virtual patient challenge
The team of residents was recognized for commitment to improving clinical practice through digital health.
Anthony Chow receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Anthony Chow, a Professor Emeritus in the Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (AMMI) Canada. He was recognized for his outstanding and distinguished career as an infectious disease physician who is nationally and internationally acknowledged as an exemplary researcher, […]
Kevin Eva receives John P. Hubbard Award
Kevin Eva, a Professor in the Department of Medicine, received the 2013 John P. Hubbard Award from the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME). The award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the pursuit of excellence in the field of evaluation in medicine. The award was presented to Dr. Eva at […]
Ruth Lavergne recognized for contribution to student development
Ruth Lavergne, a PhD student at the Centre for Health Services & Policy Research in the School of Population & Public Health, will receive the 2012/13 Margaret Fulton Award from UBC’s Office of the Vice-President, Students. The Margaret Fulton Award is granted to an outstanding individual (student, faculty, or staff) who has made a contribution […]
Michael Brauer's paper named Top Science Article of 2012
Environmental Science and Technology, one of the world’s top environmental science journals, has named “Improving Global Estimates of Particulate Air Pollution” as its Top Science Article of 2012. Michael Brauer, a Professor in the School of Population & Public Health, was one of the lead authors of this paper. The paper was written as part […]
Juhn Wada wins Lifetime Achievement Award for epilepsy research
The International League Against Epilepsy and the International Bureau for Epilepsy have given their Lifetime Achievement Award to Juhn A. Wada, a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry. The award will be presented to Dr. Wada in June, at the 30th Internationl Congress of Epilepsy in Montreal. Dr. Wada developed a test […]