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Welcome to Pathology's Bi-Weekly Bulletin | Mar 22, 2024

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 πŸ”— HERE .


FRIDAY; MARCH 22, 2024 | PALS | Presented by: Dr. Anita Palepu, Professor and Eric W. Hamber Chair and Head of the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Providence Health Care

'My Journey to Leadership in Medicine'

Learning objectives: 1) My road to leadership in medicine; 2) Reflections and challenges; 3) Answer questions and foster discussion.

UPCOMING DEPARTMENT MEETING

We are holding our Department Meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, via Zoom. All department members are invited to join us for this important gathering.

Date: Friday, April 12, 2024

Time: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Location: Zoom Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting: πŸ”— Click here to join Meeting ID: 621 2736 0293 | Passcode: 715725

This meeting is an opportunity for everyone to get updated on departmental matters, share insights, and contribute to our shared goals. Following the meeting, we’ll be hosting a Wine and Cheese Social at 5:00 pm. It’s a wonderful occasion to connect with colleagues and enjoy some relaxation time together.

πŸ‡πŸ§€ WINE AND CHEESE SOCIAL

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This event replaces the January seasonal celebration. We look forward to seeing everybody.

Please register here for the Wine and Cheese Social as soon as possible to help us plan for an enjoyable event. Your timely registration is appreciated!

RESEARCH FUNDING NEWS

Dr. Honglin Luo and Dr. Leonard Foster have received a CFI grant of $2,491,654 for their project "Transformative and Disruptive Systems Immunology." This significant funding, part of over $18 million awarded to UBC Faculty of Medicine, supports their innovative research aimed at revolutionizing our approach to immunological diseases. Their work promises to make substantial strides in medical science.

CARMS MATCH RESULTS FOR PATHOLOGY FOR JULY 2024

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We are happy to advise that the following matched to Pathology for July 2024.

Congratulations and welcome to: Diagnostic & Molecular Pathology: Ronald Fung (UBC), Andrew Smith (UBC), James Hethey (UBC), and James Hethey (UBC)

Medical Microbiology: Cole Schonhofer (UBC)

Hematopathology & Neuropathology did not match, so will be participating in the 2nd round.
DMP has 1 unmatched spot and will also go into the 2nd round.

We will announce the 2nd round results April 25, 2024.

SUMMER STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2024

The Summer Student Fellowship Program of the UBC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers undergraduate students valuable clinical and research experiences under expert faculty mentorship.

Congratulations to this year's fellowship recipients:
Athena Li - (Supervisor: Calum MacAulay)
Willie Wu - (Supervisor: Junyan Shi)
Lucy Hui - (Supervisor: Jonathan Bush)
Claire Cheung - (Supervisor: Anna Lee)
Mahtab Gill - (Supervisor: Helene Cote)
Amit Sharma -(Supervisor: Julia Naso)

SAVE THE DATE! MINGLE AND RECONNECT AT THE UBC PALM GRADUATE PROGRAM ALUMNI REUNION - MAY 16TH

Join us for an enjoyable evening to network, discuss, and reconnect with peers and mentors on May 16th. Details to come – save the date!

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Where: UBC Medical Student & Alumni Centre

Address: 2750 Heather St., Vancouver, BC

Cost: $20.00 (Free for Current PATH Grad Students)

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE UBC PRESIDENT'S EXCELLENCE CHAIR IN PRECISION ONCOLOGY

The UBC President’s Excellence Chair in Precision Oncology is seeking a distinguished individual with a focus on genomics and precision oncology. This role is key in advancing medical and clinical research, integrating cancer genomics into clinical trials, and enhancing patient outcomes in oncology.

This position welcomes seasoned professionals at the Professor level and mid-career applicants at the Associate Professor rank. Both internal and external candidates to UBC are encouraged to apply. For further details on eligibility and application procedures, please refer to the πŸ”— job advertisement .

JOIN DASH UBC - 2024 CAFE SCIENTIFIQUE

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Join the 2024 CafΓ© Scientifique: Reinventing Cardiac Care - An AI-Empowered Paradigm in April for a vital discussion on the transformative role of AI in heart failure care.

Date: Thursday, April 25th | Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm PST | Location: Hybrid – In Person at Paetzold Health Education Centre and Online via Zoom. πŸ”— Event Page

This event, hosted by UBC DASH, explores how AI-driven analysis of echocardiograms can enhance patient care. The public, healthcare providers, and families are all invited to contribute their insights, helping shape the future of AI in healthcare.

πŸ› οΈ DHPLC EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE - FIND A NEW HOME FOR LAST ITEMS!

For a detailed view and more information on the final DHPLC items looking for a new home,πŸ”— please visit our webpage. Don't miss this opportunity before these items are disposed of!

πŸ“’πŸŽ‰ PATHOLOGY DAY 2024 IS COMING! πŸŽ“πŸ”¬

Mark your calendars for June 7th! πŸ“†πŸ’‘ Check out our new website for all the exciting details: PathDay 2024. Stay tuned as we update!

Deadlines Alert!

Abstracts Due: March 27 πŸ“ πŸ”— Abstract Submission Form

Award Nominations: March 27 πŸ† πŸ”— Nomination Form

Register by: May 31 🎟️ πŸ”— Event Registration Form

Be part of this amazing event! πŸŒπŸ’Ό #PathDay2024 #PathologyRocks #ScienceCommunity

FREE Keynote Lecture: The Restorative Imperative in Health-Care

You may have heard UBC Midwifery is hosting a free keynote lecture on restorative justice, and we are extending this invitation to all our partners and colleagues. Please see our event page to learn more about the presenters and event and to register. For your sharing consideration, please distribute this email or details below, amongst your colleagues. All are welcome, but capacity is limited.

Zoom details will be delivered by email closer to the date.

Start: April 19 @ 10:00 am
End: April 19 @ 12:00 pm
Venue: Life Sciences Centre (LSC) – 1001, 2350 Health Sciences Mall
Zoom: Details released post email registration
Categories: UBC Midwifery Program, Restorative Justice

Download and share the event poster.

Event URL:
http://midwifery.ubc.ca/restorative-justice-keyote

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