Congratulations to Dr Peter Stirling – Promoted to Associate Professor (Partner) and Recipient of 2019 Faculty of Medicine Award
Peter Stirling was promoted, effective July 1, 2019. Sept 12, 2019. We are pleased to report, in addition, that Peter was awarded a Faculty of Medicine Award (Medical Genetics) for Overall Excellence – Early Career. This award recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, administration, and public service.
Brandon Chalazan among Recipients of 2019 Friedman Award for Scholars in Health
The Friedman Award for Scholars in Health is named for two of the earliest members of UBC’s Faculty of Medicine – Dr. Sydney Friedman, and his wife, Dr. Constance Livingstone-Friedman. Friedman scholars receive funding for 6-12 months to travel outside of western Canada to further develop a particular field of expertise. Brandon Chalazan is a […]
Dr Suzanne Lewis Wins YWCA Women of Distinction Award
May 14, 2019. Suzanne Lewis has won a YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the Research, Sciences, and Technology category. This award honour individuals whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the wellbeing and future of our community. Read more about Suzanne’s leadership and innovative research collaborations here.
Dr Connie Eaves is the Recipient of the 2019 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
Connie Eaves has received The 2019 Gairdner Wightman Award award for her pioneering work and leadership in the the study of hematopoietic, mammary and cancer stem cells, as well as for her dedicated advocacy for early-career investigators and women in science. This is the 60th anniversary of these awards which recognize scientists who make transformative […]
Dr Marco Marra has received the Don Rix Lifetime Achievement Award
Feb 20, 2019. The Don Rix Lifetime Achievement Award annually recognizes talented individuals and organizations that represent the life sciences ecosystem in BC, which includes academia, health, research and development, SME’s, government, and industry. The award is administered by LifeSciences BC.
Jehannine Austin Wins 2018 Sklar Innovation Award
October 2018. The Sklar Innovation Award is administered by the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC) and named for Pamela Sklar (1959-2017), an American psychiatrist and passionate mentor for women in science. This was awarded to Jehannine in Glasgow, Scotland, in recognition of her innovation contribution to psychiatric genetics.
Alison Elliott Wins National CAGC Award
Dr. Alison Elliott, Clinical Associate Professor, Dept of Medical Genetics, has won the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselors (CAGC) National Award for Leadership in Professional Practice, Innovation, and Advocacy (October 2018).
Wendy Robinson wins 2018 FoM Award for Distinguished Achievement
Congratulations to Dr. Robinson who has won a UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award in the area of Service to the University and Community.
ASHG Award goes to Dr. Jan Friedman for Excellence in Human Genetics Education
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Dr. Jan Friedman as the 2018 recipient of the Arno Motulsky-Barton Childs Award for Excellence in Human Genetics Education. This award recognizes an individual for contributions of exceptional quality and importance to human genetics education internationally. Dr. Friedman received his award on Oct. 16, 2018 during […]