Awards & Honours

Michael Brauer selected to UN’s Climate and Clean Air Coalition scientific panel

By Patricia Angel | December 4, 2013

Michael Brauer, a Professor in the School of Population and Public Health, has been selected to the Scientific Advisory Panel of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). The CCAC, part of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), is the first global project to treat short-lived climate pollutants as an international challenge. Since being established […]

Graduate student wins Air & Waste Management Association award

By Patricia Angel | December 4, 2013

Annie Wang, a Master of Science, Occupational and Environmental Hygiene student in the School of Population and Public Health, won the Best Student Presentation Award at the Pacific Northwest International Section (PNWIS) of the Air & Waste Management Association PNWIS 2013 Conference for her presentation “Overview of Current Wireless Sensor Technologies for Air Quality.” PNWIS is […]

CIHR honours the Cochrane Canada Centre. Back row, centre: Jim Wright. Front row centre: the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General, and the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health. Front row, far right: Stuart MacLeod. Also pictured:

Two faculty members share in CIHR Knowledge Translation Award

By bkladko | December 4, 2013

Two faculty members – Jim Wright, Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and Stuart MacLeod, Professor in the Department of Pediatrics – were invited to Ottawa’s Rideau Hall this week for the awarding of the Knowledge Translation Award from the Canadian Institute of Health Research to the Canadian Cochrane Centre. Dr. Wright […]

Canada Research Chairs appointed in the Faculty of Medicine

By Patricia Angel | November 29, 2013

Five faculty members were newly appointed or renewed as Canada Research Chairs (CRCs). The Faculty of Medicine chairs are among 15 newly appointed or renewed CRCs at UBC announced on November 14. Newly appointed CRCs in the Faculty of Medicine: Renewed CRC appointment in the Faculty of Medicine:

Graduate student wins Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation

By Patricia Angel | November 29, 2013

Emily Morris, a Master’s student in Genetic Counselling, received the Mitacs Master’s Award for Outstanding Innovation for her work on genetics and mental health. Morris is one of five students from universities across Canada who were recognized at the 3rd Annual Mitacs Awards Reception on November 19, 2013 in Ottawa. Under the supervision of Jehannine […]

Faculty members recognized by BC College of Family Physicians

By Patricia Angel | November 13, 2013

Six faculty members have received 2013 Awards of Excellence from the BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP). The 2013 BCCFP Awards of Excellence recipients in the Department of Family Practice and their award categories are: Community Family Physician: Todd Sakakibara, Clinical Assistant Professor Rural Family Physician: Paul Mackey, Clinical Assistant Professor Family Physician Researcher: Michael […]

Family Physician of the Year: Clinical Instructor Tom Rimmer

By Patricia Angel | November 13, 2013

Besides caring for patients in Duncan, Dr. Rimmer is a preceptor for Family Practice residents and medical students.

Carol Lane, Jacquelyn Cragg honoured for impact in science

By Patricia Angel | November 13, 2013

The Minerva Foundation for B.C. Women has announced the leading British Columbian women who will be honoured for their impact in the science industry at the eighth annual “Women In™” Science luncheon on November 27. Women In™ is an annual luncheon that recognizes and celebrates women working in non-traditional fields. Each year, the Minerva Foundation […]

Michael Noble receives BC Quality Award

By Patricia Angel | November 7, 2013

Michael Noble, a Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, received the 2014 BC Quality Award in the Leadership in Quality category from the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council (BCPSQC). The BC Quality Awards recognize individuals, health care teams and facilities that have implemented measures, or engaged in initiatives, to improve the […]

Jim Frankish recognized for health leadership

By Patricia Angel | October 25, 2013

The Vancouver team of the At Home/Chez Soi project, including Jim Frankish, a Professor in the School of Population & Public Health, has received the 2013 BC Health Association Legacy Award from the UBC College of Health Disciplines. At Home/Chez Soi provides housing, and health and social supports to persons with significant mental illness and addiction. […]