Brandon Chalazan is the recipient of the “2018 Outstanding Achievement by a Resident” Award
This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding achievement of a resident whose scholarly activity, industry, and commitment to the research endeavour serve as an example to other trainees. This honour was bestowed by the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHRI) and will be presented to Brandon at an award ceremony and reception in the afternoon of […]
Jan Friedman receives the F. Clarke Fraser Award for Excellence in Mentorship and Teaching
June 10, 2018. Congratulations to Jan Friedman, who has been awarded the F. Clarke Fraser Award in recognition of his exceptional teaching and mentoring skills. This award recognizes a Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) member who has made significant contributions as a mentor and/or teacher over the course of his/her career. “UBC’s Department of […]
Peter Stirling appointed to the Institute Advisory Board for the CIHR Institute of Genetics (IG)
Dr. Peter Stirling has been appointed to the Institute Advisory Board (IAB) for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Institute of Genetics (IG). This appointment will begin in September 2018 for a 3 year term. Dr. Stirling, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics, is also a Scientist at BC Cancer. His work […]
Phil Hieter receives Genetics Society of America Award
Feb 5, 2018. The 2018 George W. Beadle Award recognizes Dr. Hieter’s outstanding contributions to the genetics research community. The Beadle Award honours genetics researchers who have provided service to the genetics community beyond an exemplary research career. More here.
Michael Kobor and researchers from UBC and BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHRI) publish novel epigenetic study
November 27, 2017. Holding infants – or not – can leave traces on their genes. Read full article here.
Judith Hall Receives Honorary Degree
Judith Hall, Professor Emerita, Department of Pediatrics and Department of Medical Genetics, has received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from UBC for her substantial contributions to society. Congratulations, Judith!
Matt Farrer named CHR’s Researcher of the Month
Professor Matthew Farrer was named Researcher of the Month (January 2017) by the Canadians for Health Research (CHR). Each month, CHR nominates one scientist who is actively conducting some of the most interesting research in Canada today.
UBC scientists find more multiple sclerosis-causing mutations
Carles Vilarino-Guell, Assistant Professor, UBC Medical Genetics, is the lead author on a recent article published in the journal, “Human Mutation.” This novel research identifies a “double gene” mutation linked to multiple sclerosis. Read more about these important findings: http://www.med.ubc.ca/ubc-scientists-find-more-multiple-sclerosis-causing-mutations/
Michael Kobor appointed as Sunny Hill BC Leadership Chair in Child Development
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Kobor, appointed as Sunny Hill BC Leadership Chair in Child Development (January 2017). This Chair is supported by LEEF (the Leading Edge Endowment Fund). Dr. Kobor is a world-leading expert in the filed of social epigenetics, researching how diverse early life experiences affect human development and influence children’s’ health, learning and behaviour. LEEF is […]
Connie Eaves awarded Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in cancer research
Dr. Connie Eaves of UBC and the BC Cancer Agency has been awarded the Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research for her seminal contributions to understanding stem cell systems in the blood and mammary gland. This prestigious award is also one of the most lucrative honours bestowed by a Canadian university. Dr. Eaves was […]