Faculty & Trainee Spotlights
Meet faculty members and trainees from across our units.
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Faculty Spotlight: Ilana Sebbag
From Brazil to UBC, Dr. Ilana Sebbag’s journey in obstetric anesthesia reflects a deep commitment to compassionate care, resilient growth, and shaping the next generation of thoughtful, humane physicians.
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Faculty Spotlight: Katherine Bailey
Meet Dr. Katherine Bailey, a Clinical Associate Professor at UBC whose career in pediatric anesthesiology is motivated by supporting families, and creating safer, more compassionate care experiences for children.
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Trainee Spotlight: Ines Zuna
Former lead resident Ines Zuna reflects on welcoming discomfort and curiosity while pursuing her passions in medical education and transfusion safety.
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Faculty Spotlight: Brenda Lau
Meet Dr. Brenda Lau, Medical Director of Changepain and Clinical Associate Professor at UBC, who has helped establish Canada’s Pain Medicine subspecialty, launch UBC’s Pain Medicine Residency program, and advance interdisciplinary, whole-person pain care across the province.
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Faculty Spotlight: Khaled Abdelrahman
From pharmacist to neuropharmacologist, Dr. Khaled Abdelrahman’s journey is driven by curiosity, discovery, and a deep commitment to mentoring the next generation of scientists.
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Faculty Spotlight: Pascal Bernatchez
In this Q&A, discover what Dr. Pascal Bernatchez finds most rewarding about being a mentor, and what he might’ve been doing if he chose a different field!
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Trainee Spotlight: Jaycee Farmer
In this Q&A, Jaycee Farmer reflects on what drew her to continue her studies in anesthesiology and pharmacology on the West Coast and how her lived experiences have shaped her research interests.
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Trainee Spotlight: James Taylor
Meet James Taylor, an anesthesia resident (PGY-3) and the lead resident for BC Women’s Hospital for the 2026 academic year.
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Faculty Spotlight: Michael van der Westhuizen
From trainee to instructor, Dr. Mike van der Westhuizen reflects on how his own residency experience shapes his approach to teaching, mentorship, and training.
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Faculty Spotlight: Navraj Chima
Meet Dr. Navraj Chima, Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC, who reflects on his journey in trauma anesthesia, leadership in the perioperative fellowship program, and highlights from teaching medical trainees.
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Faculty Spotlight: Catrina Loucks
In this spotlight, discover how Dr. Catrina Loucks’ journey through genetics, pharmacogenomics, and mentorship shaped her research on improving pain management for children.
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Trainee Spotlight: Annabel Chapman
Dr. Annabel Chapman shares how her global community-based research journey led her to UBC, where she now focuses on implementation science and co-designed, patient-engaged interventions.