NEW PATH RESEARCH TOOL AVAILABLE

We announce the launch of our new tool for exploring academic faculty research interests and biobanks. This resource provides information on biobanks held by our Academic Faculty members, research interests, available equipment, and supervision. This project, part of our strategic plan, was completed ahead of the 2024 target.

Explore the tool 🔗 here.

If any information is missing or needs updating, please let us know.

DR. ALI BASHASHATI AND DR. SAM APARICIO RECEIVE 2024 FOM DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Congratulations to Dr. Ali Bashashati and Dr. Sam Aparicio for receiving the 2024 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Awards! Dr. Bashashati was recognized for Overall Excellence — Early Career, and Dr. Aparicio for Overall Excellence — Senior Faculty. 🔗 Read More

HISTORIC COLLABORATION AGREEMENT SIGNED

The UBC Faculty of Medicine and ANU Health and Medicine have signed a historic agreement to improve the health and wellness of Indigenous populations. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Dr. Dermot Kelleher of UBC and Dr. Russell Gruen of ANU in Vancouver, BC. Dr. Kelleher emphasized the significance of this collaboration to improve health outcomes for Indigenous peoples and to honor their traditions and rights. Read more about the agreement and its goals 🔗 Read More

DR. SORENSEN'S BREAKTHROUGH IN CANCER RESEARCH

Dr. Sorensen, a leader in translational medicine, has collaborated with researchers from BC Cancer, the Vancouver Prostate Centre, the University of Toronto, and the Technical University of Munich to uncover mechanisms used by cancer cells to propagate disease. This research highlights the benefits of collaborative science in advancing diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities. Read the full article 🔗 here.

DR. ALI BASHASHATI'S BREAKTHROUGH IN ENDOMETRIAL CANCER DETECTION

Dr. Ali Bashashati and his team at UBC Faculty of Medicine have discovered a high-risk form of endometrial cancer and a new testing method using AI and biomedical imaging. This can identify high-risk patients for more effective treatment. Read the full findings in Nature Communications 🔗 here. Listen to Dr. Bashashati discuss this on the CKNW Jill Bennett Show 🔗 here. For more details, see the UBC News coverage 🔗 here.

DR. CORNELIA (CORREE) LAULE PROMOTED TO PROFESSOR

Join us in congratulating Dr. Cornelia (Corree) Laule on her promotion to Professor! With 22 years of experience in MRI research, Dr. Laule has made significant contributions to our understanding of multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MARIE-SOLEIL SMITH

Marie-Soleil Smith , a recent PhD graduate from the Côté lab, has completed her journey at the Centre for Blood Research (CBR). We wish her all the best in her next chapter. Read her graduate profile🔗 here.

***JOB OPENING: ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF TEACHING - BMLSC PROGRAM***

SUCCESSFUL FUNDING

🔹 2024 Discovery Grants

Several of our faculty members have received 2024 Discovery Grants:

• Dr. Ying Wang (Pathology and Lab Medicine): Cell-cell and cell-microenvironment interactions maintain tissue homeostasis of the cardiovascular system.
• Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu (Pathology and Lab Medicine): Novel Biomaterials Design Concepts in the Development of Immunomodulating Materials and Bioactive Surfaces.
• Dr. Calum MacAulay (Pathology and Laboratory Medicine): Co-applicant Dr. Renelle Myers (Medicine) for Angular contrast multimodal optical imaging for lung cancer assessment.

🔹 2024 Translational Award Program Grant

Dr. Aly Karsan has received a 2024 Translational Award Program grant for his project, “Non-genetic mechanisms of therapy resistance in myeloid cancers.” The grant amounts to $800,000. Congratulations to Dr. Karsan on this significant achievement.

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR UBC CLINICAL FACULTY MENTORING PROGRAM

Applications are now open for the UBC Clinical Faculty Mentoring Program, recruiting mentees and mentors for the fall 2024 start. This year, the program will focus on 1-1 relationships and link participants to existing faculty development and coaching education within UBC departments. Learn more and apply by the July 15 deadline. Note: the deadline may be extended. For further details, please contact Allison Macbeth at UBC CPD.

Learn more and enroll 🔗 Program Overview .

UBC PDFO FINANCIAL TOWNHALL FOR FACULTY AND POSTDOCS

The Postdoctoral Fellows Office (PDFO) is inviting faculty and postdocs to provide their perspectives and feedback on postdoc stipends at UBC, including the idea of a minimum stipend. We will be hosting three in-person Town Halls in early July for both faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows.
Thursday, July 4 - BC Children's Hospital Research Institute

• Session 1: 10 AM – 12 PM – Faculty Session
• Session 2: 2 – 4 PM – Postdoc Session

Friday, July 5 - Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver General Hospital

• Session 1: 10 AM – 12 PM – Faculty Session
• Session 2: 2 – 4 PM – Postdoc Session

Monday, July 8 - Life Sciences Institute, UBC Point Grey Campus

• Session 1: 10 AM – 12 PM – Faculty Session
• Session 2: 4:30 – 6:30 PM – Postdoc Session

Register for the sessions
 To read the UBC Postdoc Finance Survey Report, visit the PDFO website.

UBC HEALTH DATA ANALYTICS MICRO-CREDENTIAL PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION

We are having an information session for the UBC Micro-certificate in Health Data Analytics: Opportunities and Applications. It is a part-time technical program developed by the UBC Department of Medicine and UBC Data Science Institute, in consultation with health sector leaders from government, academia and industry. It provides learners with career development and upskilling opportunities to fill the data literacy gap in our evolving data-driven health sector.

• Date and Time: Tuesday, August 13, 2024; 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• Location: Online via Zoom
• Register Here

In this information session, get an overview of the UBC Health Data Analytics Micro-Credential Program, the curriculum, learning outcomes, and what to expect. Meet the program instructors to learn about how you can apply your learning to benefit your organization or your personal endeavours. There will be plenty of time for your questions!

NEW ‘EDI IN RESEARCH’ ONLINE COURSE AVAILABLE

A new ‘EDI in Research’ online course is now available through UBC Workplace Learning. This course supports faculty, staff, and students in implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in research.

The EDI in Research course responds to actions outlined in UBC’s Action Plan for EDI in Research and aligns with the university’s Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism (StEAR) Framework. In addition, the EDI in Research Resource Library website continues to support researchers seeking academic, peer-reviewed, practitioner guides and other media as a curated collection of resources available to all members of the UBC community and beyond.

Learn more and enroll 🔗 here .

VCHRI RECEIVES 2024 GOLD QUILL AWARD

VCHRI has been honored with the international 2024 Gold Quill Award of Excellence by IABC in the category of Communication for Special and Experiential Events. This award recognizes the outstanding work of the VCHRI team in managing the milestone event, "Celebrating 20 Years of Research Excellence," which brought together over 300 members of the research community. Learn more about this award-winning event 🔗 here.