Thomas Oxland receives Humboldt Research Award
Thomas Oxland, Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, has been elected the recipient of a Humboldt Research Award after being nominated by Dr. Hans-Joachim Wilke from the Universitaet Ulm in Germany. This award is conferred in recognition of lifetime achievements in research. Dr. Oxland will be invited to carry out research projects of his choice […]
Faculty members awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals
Four faculty members have received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals from the Governor General of Canada. Peter Cooperberg, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Radiology, is a pioneer in ultrasound imaging. A graduate of MIT and McGill University, he has advanced the use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis. Dr. Cooperberg has authored 220 scientific […]
Samuel Aparicio, Torsten Nielsen receive Killam Research Prizes
Two faculty members, Samuel Aparicio and Torsten Nielsen, have received 2012 UBC Killam Faculty Research Prizes. Established in 1986, the $5,000 prizes are awarded annually to up to 10 full-time faculty members in recognition of outstanding research and scholarly contributions. Dr. Aparicio, Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, is the Nan and Lorraine Robertson […]
Faculty members awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals
Three faculty members have received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals from the Governor General of Canada. Carolyn Gotay, Professor in the School of Population & Public Health, was recognized for her outstanding research on cancer prevention, cancer control, and survivorship. She was among six individuals in British Columbia selected by the Canadian Cancer Society […]
Xuesen Dong wins "Rising Star" grant from Prostate Cancer Canada
Xuesen Dong, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urologic Sciences, has been named one of four grant recipients in the inaugural Rising Star in Prostate Cancer Research program of Prostate Cancer Canada. Dr. Dong will conduct his research at the Vancouver Prostate Centre. His research focus will be on androgen receptor signaling in castration resistant prostate cancer. […]
Faculty of Medicine receives $14.7M for research from the Canada Foundation for Innovation
Fabio Rossi, Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics, is leading one of the funded projects.
Three faculty members recognized for contributions to medical education
Three faculty members have received 2013 Certificate of Merit Awards from the Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME): Steven Chang, Clinical Instructor in the Department of Family Practice, is the Course Director, Clinical Skills in the Northern Medical Program. He has received a Certificate of Recognition from Rotary International for his volunteer work in the […]
Clyde Hertzman, David Scheifele appointed to Order of Canada
Dr. Hertzman is an authority on childhood development; Dr. Scheifele has helped develop and improve vaccines.