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Welcome to Pathology's Bi-Weekly Bulletin | Aug 25, 2023

PATHOLOGY PROVINCE-WIDE ROUNDS

 

Book off 12-1 pm for every Friday for the Pathology Province-Wide Rounds
Location: https://ubc.zoom.us (the same URL for all rounds) .
For Zoom information or any questions, please email to pathassist@pathology.ubc.ca. Rounds are recorded and available HERE .


Sept 8, 2003 - This week’s Province-wide Rounds speaker is: Dr. Zu-hua Gao | Professor and Head, UBC Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine; Program Medical Director, Provincial Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, BC Cancer
Title: "Strategic Plan: Transform the Future of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine"

EXCITING DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES

 

  • Warm Welcome to Lisa Scully!
    Lisa Scully will be joining us on October 3rd as the Senior Program Assistant for the Medical Undergraduate Electives and Residency Program. Having previously collaborated with her at VGH, we're excited to have her on board. Lisa will focus on:
    • Medical undergraduate electives coordination
    • Coordination of PATH 722 series
    • Pediatric AFC fellowship program support
    • Residency programs support with Shelley and Mayumi
    • Supporting Sneha Dabgar with department initiatives
    Lisa will be stationed on the 10th floor of Diamond and can be reached at lisa.scully@ubc.ca and pathology.medundergrad@pathology.ubc.ca for undergraduate electives.
    Our gratitude extends to Mayumi and Sneha Dabgar for their interim roles in supporting the Medical Undergraduate Electives and PATH 722.
  • Congratulations Sneha Dabgar!
    Sneha has officially assumed the role of Executive Assistant in our department. Among her many responsibilities, she will be organizing PathDay, managing the Department Head’s calendar, supporting key department committees, and serving as the primary contact for obtaining signatures on RPIFs. Please reach out to Sneha for any related queries at sneha.dabgar@ubc.ca or pathassist@pathology.ubc.ca .
  • Leadership Transition in the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Program
    Thank you to Dr. Amanda Bradley for her ten years of services as the Director for the Bachelor or Medical Laboratory Science program. Welcome to Yuko Ikegami Lee who is the new Associate Director for the Bachelor or Medical Laboratory Science program, filling in the leadership role that Amanda has provided. Yuko can be reached at Yuko.lee@ubc.ca
  • Transfusion Medicine Leadership Change
    Dr. Andrew Shih stepped down as the Program Director of the UBC Area of Focused Competence (AFC) Transfusion Medicine Diploma Program as of June 30, 2023. We've witnessed the program thrive under Dr. Shih's leadership, achieving both national and international acclaim. Our appreciation goes out to Dr. Shih for his remarkable commitment and service.

    Succeeding Dr. Shih, Dr. Youness Elkhalidy took on the role of Interim Program Director of the Transfusion Medicine Area of Focused Competence (AFC) Diploma Program from July 1, 2023. As a Clinical Assistant Professor, a staff Hematopathologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital, and a recent graduate, Dr. Elkhalidy brings a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm to the position. We're excited about the direction he'll take the program in and are grateful for his willingness to step into this significant role.

NEW APPOINTMENT

 

We are happy to announce Dr. Zu-hua Gao's new role as the Program Medical Director for Provincial Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, effective June 1.

Correction to Last Week's Announcement: CONTRIBUTORS TO THE 2023 FACULTY OF MEDICINE CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR COMPETITION

 

We'd like to correct an oversight in our previous bulletin. Alongside Dr. Aly Karsan and Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, Dr. Corree Laule also served on the adjudication committee for the 2023 Faculty of Medicine Canada Research Chair Competition. Their collective expertise and dedication played a crucial role in the assessment process. We extend our gratitude for their commitment and are confident in the potential of the selected candidates to advance Medicine and Life Sciences. Thank you

ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE 2023 VANCOUVER SUMMER PROGRAM

 

We're proud to have played a significant role in the Faculty of Medicine's 2023 Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) at the University of British Columbia. This 4-week summer program offers international high school students a unique opportunity to dive deeper into science. Thanks to the unwavering commitment of our staff and instructors, we provided these students with an exceptional academic experience. Such collaborations bolster UBC's global reputation, and we are eagerly looking forward to participating in future VSP sessions. Thank you to everyone involved!

NEW HIGH PROFILE PUBLICATIONS

 

  • New Book Co-edited by Dr. Corree Laule
    We're excited to highlight a recent publication co-edited by Dr. Corree Laule. Check out the book titled "Imaging Neuroinflammation" that delves into the intricacies of neuroinflammation and its imaging.
  • Spotlight on Groundbreaking Research in Breast Cancer Radiation
    Dr. Nielson serves as the co-senior author, and Dr. Kos from our department is recognized as a significant contributing author. This study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine on Aug 24, 2023, delves deep into advancements related to breast cancer radiation, offering insights that promise to shape future medical practices.
    🔗 Read the Full Study Here
    The significance of this research has garnered attention across various platforms:
  • We're proud to spotlight Dr. Lucy A. Perrone's significant contribution to the upcoming book, "Modernizing Global Health Security to Prevent, Detect, and Respond." Dr. Perrone collaborated with esteemed professionals from Fondation Mérieux, the World Health Organization, and more, leading the chapter on laboratory systems strengthening. This monumental effort, which spans over three years, involved the expertise of over 100 international experts and the dedication of 20 Emory MPH students.
    • 📘 Book Details:

    We extend our congratulations to Dr. Perrone and eagerly anticipate the book's release!

  • Yet another publication by Dr. Stephen Yip. This marks the third meningioma paper from the VGH group in just two years. Kudos to all co-authors and collaborators for their outstanding work!

POLQM COURSES: ENHANCE YOUR EXPERTISE & EARN CSMLS CREDITS

 

1. UBC Certificate Course in Laboratory Quality Management
Delve into a 22-week online course focused on quality management for clinical and research laboratories. Tailored for aspiring and current laboratory quality managers, this course emphasizes quality management essentials.

2. UBC Micro Certificate Course in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Interpretation
Experience a 12-week online, asynchronous course offering deep insights into the principles of AST and interpretation. Engage in weekly discussions, guided by Subject Matter Experts in microbiology.

3. ISO 15189:2022 - Insights into the Revised Standard
Equip yourself with knowledge on the changes brought by the revised ISO 15189:2022 standard through this on-demand online course.

HIGHLIGHTED EVENT(S)

 

  1. Upcoming BRI Special Seminar Announcements: 📅 Aug 29, Sep 6, Sep 7, Sep 11, Sep 13

    • Dr. Saravana Ramasamy - Blood Vessel Diversity in Health and Disease
      August 29, 2023 | ⏰ 11:00am-12:00pm
      LSC 3 | Hosted by Dr. Michael Underhill | 🔗 Registration Link
    • Dr. Kenji Kamimoto - Decoding, predicting, and manipulating cell fate regulatory systems through single-cell omics and modeling approaches
      September 6, 2023 | ⏰ 10:00am-11:00am
      LSC 2 | Hosted by Dr. Carolyn Brown | 🔗 Registration Link
    • Dr. Meredith Redd - Strategies to Combat Cardiac Ischemia and Acidosis: from Spider Venom to Stem Cells
      September 7, 2023 | ⏰ 9:30am-10:30am
      LSC 3 | Hosted by Dr. Govind Kaigala | 🔗 Registration Link
    • Dr. Takahiro Deguchi - MINFLUX Nanoscopy for Dynamic Structural Cell Biology
      September 11, 2023 | ⏰ 1:00pm-2:00pm
      LSC 3 | Hosted by Dr. Robert Nabi | 🔗 Registration Link
    • Dr. Carolyn Adler - Planarian stem cells: a model for limitless regeneration and renewal
      September 13, 2023 | ⏰ 12:00pm-1:00pm
      LSC 2 | Hosted by Dr. Guy Tanentzapf | 🔗 Registration Link

  2. August 29

  3. August 30

  4. September 11–November 19

  5. September 13

  6. September 18

  7. September 19

📣 SUBMIT YOUR RESIDENT RESEARCH IDEA!

🔍 Submit your resident research idea using this link:

🎓 Any clinical faculty member can submit a project that residents will be able to view and select from.

📧 For any questions or concerns, please email Jon (jonathan.bush@ubc.ca) or Tony (tony.ng@vch.ca)

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