Dr. Michael Kobor to lead new UBC research program in healthy aging
As the inaugural Edwin S.H. Leong UBC Chair in Healthy Aging – a UBC President’s Excellence Chair, Dr. Kobor will build a permanent program focused on deepening understanding of the aging process and developing innovative, practical strategies to improve how people age. Read more https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/dr-michael-kobor-to-lead-new-ubc-research-program-in-healthy-aging/
Emily Dwosh Interviewed on Genetic Counselling in the Context of Neurodegenerative Disease
As part of the UBC Synapse Neurodegenerative Disease Interview Series, Emily Dwosh discusses genetic counselling in the context of Alzheimer disease and other disorders.
Dr Ania Bogoslowski (Penninger lab) awarded prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2021-22
This highly competitive and prestigious award provides funding to the “very best postdoctoral domestic and international applicants.” July 15, 2021.
Genetic Counselling Students Receive National Awards
Congratulations to Ann Marie Peturson and Kiara Lowes, two students in the Genetic Counselling Program, who have been honoured with research awards from the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC).
Commitment to Transforming Culture
As part of the Faculty of Medicine, we are committed to creating respectful and inclusive learning and work environments.
Dr Kelly McNagny wins the MHMA Award for 2021
Dr Kelly McNagny has won the 2021 Michelle Harkness Mentorship Award (MHMA), awarded to an established academic researcher, in the category: “Mentoring Excellence: Investigator.”
MEDGEN’s Dr Josef Penninger: Potential ‘Achilles’ heel’ of SARS-CoV-2 virus captured on video
Vancouver Sun, May 1 2021.
Dr Wendy Robinson awarded 2020 UBC Killam Research Prize
The Killam recognizes outstanding research and scholarly contributions. Dr Robinson has won in the Senior Category.
Dr Connie Eaves elected into the prestigious Royal Society
Dr Eaves joins the ranks of other esteemed scientists including Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein and Charles Darwin. May 11, 2021.
Dr Suzanne Lewis receives “Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100” Award (WXN)
Congratulations to Suzanne Lewis for winning WXN’s (Women’s Executive Network) Canada’s Most Powerful Women Award in the category “Science and Technology.” This award recognizes women in STEM roles who are challenging the status quo for knowledge and female empowerment.