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Research in Focus: Matthew Weins 

Research in Focus: Matthew Weins 

At the frontlines of pediatric sepsis care, Dr. Matthew Weins is applying data-driven, digitally connected approaches to ensure high-risk children receive support after leaving the hospital.

Brandon Kohlen and Ryan Loke Awarded Dr. K. Leighton Pharmacology and Therapeutics Graduate Award 

Brandon Kohlen and Ryan Loke Awarded Dr. K. Leighton Pharmacology and Therapeutics Graduate Award 

Congratulations to Brandon Kohlen and Ryan Loke, this year’s recipients of the Dr. K. Leighton Pharmacology and Therapeutics Graduate Award!

Dr. Jason Chui Awarded $250k in Seed Funding for the PRIME Program at VGH 

Dr. Jason Chui Awarded $250k in Seed Funding for the PRIME Program at VGH 

Dr. Jason Chui has been awarded $250,000 in seed funding to launch the PRIME program at VGH, advancing innovative research in perioperative brain and mental health.

Research in Focus: Mark Ansermino  

Research in Focus: Mark Ansermino  

At the intersection of engineering, data science, and clinical medicine, Dr. Mark Ansermino is dedicated to innovating predictive technologies to improve real-time care for infants and children.

Introducing our 2026 Incoming R1 Residents 

Introducing our 2026 Incoming R1 Residents 

Meet the 20 incoming R1 residents joining the Anesthesiology Residency Program this July.

Research in Focus: Ilana Sebbag 

Research in Focus: Ilana Sebbag 

Through a recent trial that determined hydromorphone is noninferior to morphine for post-cesarean analgesia, Dr. Ilana Sebbag’s work in obstetric anesthesia is helping translate clinical evidence into safer maternal care.

Clinical Professor Dr. Hamed Umedaly Recognized for the Alumni UBC 2025-26 Alumni Builder Award 

Clinical Professor Dr. Hamed Umedaly Recognized for the Alumni UBC 2025-26 Alumni Builder Award 

Congratulations to Dr. Hamed Umedaly for being awarded the 2025-26 Alumni Builder Award!

Research in Focus: Lynnie Correll 

Research in Focus: Lynnie Correll 

Meet Dr. Lynnie Correll, Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC, whose work aims to empower children and families to better manage stressors surrounding medical procedures through a co-designed, evidence-based mobile app.

Research in Focus: Donald Griesdale 

Research in Focus: Donald Griesdale 

Meet Dr. Donald Griesdale, Associate Professor at UBC, whose most recent study intersects critical care, clinical epidemiology, and neuroscience in an effort to improve neurologic outcomes for ARDS patients receiving VV-ECMO.

Dr. John Boyd Appointed as New Associate Professor and Recipient of the Professorship in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 

Dr. John Boyd Appointed as New Associate Professor and Recipient of the Professorship in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 

Congratulations to Dr. John Boyd on his appointment as a new Associate Professor and on being named the recipient of the Professorship in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics!