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Welcome to Pathology's Bi-Weekly Bulletin | Jan 12, 2024

IMPORTANT:
COMPLIANCE WITH UBC INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY (from the Dept Head)

I would like to bring to your attention the University of British Columbia's Information Security Policy. Adhering to this policy is vital for ensuring the security and confidentiality of our electronic information and systems.

Attached is the comprehensive policy document: Review and Compliance with UBC Information Security Policy .

Please review this document thoroughly to familiarize yourself with our responsibilities and the procedures for reporting any security incidents or compliance gaps. It is imperative that everyone follows these standards to safeguard our department's data. Should you identify any discrepancies between our current practices and these standards, please report them promptly for review and necessary action.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

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 .


FRIDAY; JANUARY 12, 2024 | Presenters: Dr. Yemin Wan Adjunct Professor, Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Staff Scientist, Department of Molecular Oncology, BC Cancer and Dr. Ali Bashashati Assistant Professor, UBC (joint with SBME) , Director of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research in the OVCARE

'Opportunties and Challenges in studying rare cancers and AI-Assisted Cancer Biomarker Discover in the Digital Pathology Era'

'Learning objectives: Dr. Yemin Wan: 1. Understand the approaches in studying rare; 2.Understand the pathobiology of SMARCA4/2-deficient cancer; 3.Understand the genetics driving cancer development and progression in DICER1 syndrome patients;
Dr. Ali Bashashati 1.Explain the role of AI in transforming pathology; 2. Describe how AI assists in prognostic and predictive assessment, including a case study in gynecological cancers; 3.Future trends and possibilities in pathology AI

FRIDAY; JANUARY 19, 2024 | Presenter: Dr. Goldfarb Clinical Associate Professor, UBC, Medical Microbiologist, BC Children’s Hospital

'What’s new in #2: unravelling childhood diarrhea through the application of molecular diagnostics'

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. WELLINGTON ON $2.5M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GRANT

Great news! Dr. Wellington has been awarded a $2.5M grant from the USA Department of Defense for research on brain injury diagnosis. This project, starting in 2024, focuses on using blood biomarkers to better understand brain injuries from intimate partner violence. We're excited about this important work and proud of Dr. Wellington's achievement.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY DR. RICHARD PLUNKETT

The UBC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department invites you to:

Dr. Richard Plunkett’s presentation
"Function Follows Form: An Overview of Protein Structure"

January 12, 2024 from 1 pm  to 1:45 pm - LSC room 1003

Or zoom link: Meeting ID: 93332 470044

Dr. Plunkett is being consider for a tenured appointment in the educational stream within the BMLSc program

Comments regarding the presentation can be sent to Dr. Helene Cote (hcote@pathology.ubc.ca)

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

🔍 New Publication from Dr. Stephen Yip
"Molecular prognostication in grade 3 meningiomas and p16/MTAP immunohistochemistry for predicting CDKN2A/B status." Read more about the study

PhD STUDENT TO SENIOR SCIENTIST

Congratulations to Lisa (Decotret) Sebestyen, our PhD student, who is embarking on an exciting new journey as a Senior Scientist at Amgen!

DEPARTMENTAL ANNUAL SEASONAL CELEBRATION

UBC Staff Pension Plan

SEED GRANT WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT

📢 Join us for a hands-on workshop, led by Dr. Cheryl Wellington, Professor and Vice Chair Research of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia. 🏫

This dynamic session will provide a deep dive into the art of crafting competitive grant proposals. ✍️💡 The program will culminate in the awarding of two collaborative seed grants, each valued at $15,000. 🌱💰

Workshop sessions will be a blend of in-person and virtual formats, spanning two hours each, and will cover the essential elements of constructing a compelling research grant proposal. 🖥️📊

Workshop Details:

📅 Dates: Jan 12, Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 16, Mar 1, Mar 15, Apr 12, Apr 26, Apr 30

⏰ Time: Fridays, 9-11 am

📍 Location: UBC Hospital G226 Vassar Seminar Room/hybrid

To Register:

Please click on the following link to secure your spot: Register Here 🖱️✅

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Cheryl Wellington at cheryl.wellington@ubc.ca.

More Info

HIGHLIGHTED EVENT(S)

 

FREE WELL-BEING EVENT HOSTED BY MIHCAN

Wellbeing Festival: Celebrating Local Mind-Body Health More Info

📣 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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