Faculty and Staff Spotlight

Trainee Spotlight: Wesam Farag

Trainee Spotlight: Wesam Farag

Dr. Wesam Farag, recipient of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship and the Michael Smith Health Research BC/Alzheimer Society of BC Research Trainee Award, reflects on the experiences that shaped his training and deepened his commitment to neuropharmacology.

Faculty Spotlight: Sandy Kisilevsky

Faculty Spotlight: Sandy Kisilevsky

Meet the co-head of the UBC division of neuroanesthesiology, Dr. Sandy Kisilevsky! From aspiring forensic scientist to consultant anesthesiologist at VGH, Dr. Kisilevsky shares her passion for patient care and lifelong learning.

Trainee Spotlight: Zeren Sun   

Trainee Spotlight: Zeren Sun   

In this Q&A, Zeren reflects on his path into pharmacology and the research that drives his passion for improving muscle health.

Faculty Spotlight: Wade Thompson

Faculty Spotlight: Wade Thompson

Meet Dr. Wade Thompson, Assistant Professor whose work focuses on promoting safe and effective medication use for older adults.

Trainee Spotlight: Danielle Lessor

Trainee Spotlight: Danielle Lessor

In this Q&A, Danielle reflects on her journey in medicine and what inspires her inside and outside the hospital.