Welcome to Pathology's Bi-Weekly Bulletin | Oct 20, 2023
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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 .
Oct 20, 2023 - ❌ Canceled
Mark your calendars for Oct 27th rounds! Dr. Mari L. DeMarco will be showcasing her clinical research. Stay tuned for more details...
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RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Ali Bashashati's recent publication on the innovative ALL-IN methodology in medical imaging has been published in 🔗 Springer and was also presented at 🔗 #MICCAI2023, October 8-12, 2023, in Vancouver, Canada.
Poul Sorensen's latest manuscript, Mooney et al., titled "Surface and Global Proteome Analyses Identify ENPP1 and Other Surface Proteins as Actionable Immunotherapeutic Targets in Ewing Sarcoma," is now available online at 🔗 Clinical Cancer Research.
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CLINICAL CHRONICLES: INSIGHTFUL CASES
Habib Moshref Razavi shares a story of an 82-year-old patient's health struggles, showing the real-world challenges of heart care. Here's what happened:
Today's case is that of an unfortunate 82-year-old man who passed away. Relevant history: Severe aortic stenosis, with TAVR valve insertion in the summer of 2021. Three days ago he presented to the hospital for chest pain radiating to his throat. Imaging by computed tomography showed formation of an asymmetric thrombus on his TAVI leaflets. His ECG findings and troponins were consistent with an NSTEMI. Given the high risk of catheter-induced embolus, angiography was not done, and he was started on anticoagulation with warfarin and aspirin. He was discharged from the hospital in stable condition. He re-presented to the hospital today with a decreased level of consciousness and deteriorated quickly throughout the day. He was intubated and required pressor support prior to his demise. His peripheral blood film showed markedly toxic neutrophils/monocytes with intracellular diplococci consistent with septicemia. Blood cultures are currently pending. Giemsa stain x100 magnification.
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE HEALTH AFTER 2020 PROGRAM
Researchers at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan are invited to submit proposals for Health After 2020, a UBC Health program offering up to $10,000 per team to support collaborations and capacity building with partners from outside UBC.
🔗 Read more
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FULBRIGHT CANADA OPPORTUNITIES FOR CANADIAN SCHOLARS AND STUDENTS
Fulbright Canada is pleased to announce three competitions for Canadian scholars and students looking for a research opportunity in the United States.
All programs application deadline is November 15, 2023.
- 🔗 Fulbright Canada Research Chairs program details:
- Awards range from $25,000 to $50,000 (USD);
- Award term from four to nine months;
- Start dates of September 2024 or January 2025.
- 🔗 Fulbright Canada Scholar Program details:
- Awards range from $12,500 to $50,000 (USD);
- Awards term four or eight months.
- 🔗 Fulbright Canada Student Program details:
- Awards amount is $25,000 (USD);
- Awards term is one academic year;
- Start date September 2024.
What is offered to Canadian Scholars
Canadian scholars are invited to collaborate with American researchers who are tackling the world’s biggest challenges, such as climate change, food security, health, and artificial intelligence. American institutions are eager to welcome talented and driven Canadian scholars and researchers to their campuses and work on collaborative research and innovation needs.
Fulbright Canada is seeking to raise awareness about its programs and awards for Canadian scholars and researchers. Our objective is to increase the visibility and uptake of the more than 15 Fulbright Canada Research Chairs that are available in a variety of disciplines and in world-class universities and research facilities across the United States.
Since 1990, more than 2000 outstanding students and scholars have participated in the Fulbright Canada program.
Thank you in advance for your collaboration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Iman Abdulmoneim, Recruitment Program Officer, at iabdulmoneim@fulbright.ca.
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THE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE REGRETS TO INFORM OUR COMMUNITY OF THE PASSING OF PROFESSOR EMERITUS DR. JIRI FROHLICH ON OCTOBER 12TH, 2023
Dr. Frohlich, born in Nespeky, Czechoslovakia on August 12th, 1942, received his medical degree from Charles University's Medical School in Prague in 1965. Following his residency at McGill and UBC and he joined our faculty in 1987.
Dr Frohlich founded the first Lipid Clinic in Western Canada, pioneering the diagnosis and treatment of lipid and cholesterol disorders to prevent heart disease. His work led to the establishment of the largest clinic of its kind in English Canada seeing several thousand patient visits each year. The clinic is now part of a broader prevention strategy since merging with the Healthy Heart Program at St Paul’s Hospital. As Academic Director of the Healthy Heart Program and Director of the Lipid Clinic, he became a foundational figure in modern preventative heart disease practices in British Columbia.
His research and clinical work have shaped contemporary medical thinking around the link between cholesterol and heart disease. He was among the first physicians in Canada to address the need for identification and treatment of inherited dyslipidemia that is not attributable to lifestyle. He was the lead author on the first Canadian guidelines for the management of dyslipidemias commissioned by Health Canada. During his career he published over 400 peer reviewed articles and was the recipient of numerous academic awards and prizes.
In recognition of his leadership in his academic discipline and his service to patients in British Columbia, he was awarded the Order of British Columbia in 2017.
Dr. Frohlich's academic legacy also includes his unique skills as a compassionate mentor to emerging clinicians and basic scientists. He not only supervised numerous MSc and PhD students but also guided medical residents and new faculty members on their professional journeys. He established and led of a substantial clinical trials program, dedicated to the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of cholesterol-lowering drugs. This program found widespread recognition within both the clinical and pharmaceutical communities.
He forged a remarkable bridge between the lipid clinic and its associated specialty laboratory, fostering collaboration between basic and clinical scientists. This synergistic approach facilitated the integration of scientific advances into clinical practice. His commitment to fostering a culture of care and respect within his team was not only appreciated but also emulated by those fortunate enough to be mentored by him. This has resulted in the emergence of a new generation of provincial, national, and international opinion leaders with a specific focus on heart disease prevention. His guidance and leadership have undoubtedly played a pivotal role in advancing the fields of medicine and scientific research, leaving an indelible mark for generations to come.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dr. Frohlich was dedicated to his family and always home in time to eat dinner with his wife and kids. He was an extremely devoted husband to Milana, a wonderful father to his children, Teresa (Reid) and Tom, a beloved father-in-law to Mike (Teresa) and Erin (Tom), and a cherished grandfather to Adam, Maggie, Robertson, Edith and Haley. He loved spending time with his friends, playing chess, reading, cross country skiing, telling truly terrible jokes, and going for a bike rides. Despite his varied professional and personal interests, no one ever doubted that his deepest passions were for his family, and coffee and ice cream.
Jiri leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and a commitment to advancing human health through scientific research. He improved the lives of countless British Columbians both through his work in his medical practice and through his kind friendships. He will be dearly missed.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday 22nd October at 2:00pm at the UBC Robert H. Lee Alumni Center in the Jack Poole Hall, University of British Columbia. All are welcome.
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HIGHLIGHTED EVENT(S)
UBC Data Science and Health (DASH) Cluster Upcoming Events
BC Brain Wellness Program
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📣 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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