Research in Focus: Jason Chui
Dr. Jason Chui’s research focuses on advancing perioperative care through research in perioperative neuroscience, brain–mind health, neurotechnology, and clinical trials.
Meet the incoming 2026 Clinical Fellows
The Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics at UBC is pleased to welcome our incoming 2026 cohort of Clinical Fellows.
Abdelrahman Lab Celebrates Three Award Winners: Emily, Sanarya, Mohamed
Congratulations to three trainees from the Abdelrahman Lab on their recent research awards. Their work explores different aspects of Alzheimer’s disease, from the role of cerebral blood flow and neurovascular coupling to changes in brain receptor signaling. We are pleased to recognize Mohamed Darwish, Emily Ye, and Sanarya Aljaf for their achievements and contributions to Alzheimer’s disease research.
Research in Focus: Matthias Görges
Dr. Matthias Görges’ research focuses on developing innovative technological solutions to improve anesthesia and critical care. As a biomedical engineer, his work spans digital health, including mobile health applications, clinical decision support tools, advanced data science, and medical device interoperability and data exchange.
Research in Focus: Catrina Loucks
A central aim of Dr. Catrina Loucks’ research is to understand why people experience and respond to pain differently by examining how genetic variation shapes pain sensitivity and reactions to pain medications, ultimately supporting the development of more personalized pain management strategies for children.
Dr. Simon Whyte and Dr. Malcolm Maclure honoured at UBC Faculty of Medicine Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony
On June 2, 2026, the UBC Faculty of Medicine Dean’s Office held its annual Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony, honouring faculty members who have achieved promotion to the ranks of Professor, Clinical Professor, or Professor of Teaching, as well as recognizing those awarded Emerita or Emeritus status.
Dr. Janny Ke and Matthias Gorges Receives Climate Catalyst Award as Knowledge Exchange Winners
Congratulations to Dr. Janny Ke and Dr. Matthias Gorges on receiving a Climate Catalyst Award for their innovative project: Engagement, and Knowledge Dissemination of Mitigation Strategies for the Impact of Climate Change on Health.
Clinical Faculty Promotions as of July 1, 2026
The Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics is pleased to announce the promotion of 27 clinical faculty members, effective July 1, 2026.
R5 & Family Practice Anesthesia Graduation 2026
On June 9, 2026, the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics proudly celebrated the graduation of 18 trainees from the UBC Anesthesia Residency program, and the Family Practice Anesthesia (FPA) program. We congratulate this exceptional group of graduates and look forward to seeing the impact they will continue to make in their communities, within the healthcare system, and in the future of our specialty.
2026 CAS Annual Meeting Speaker Highlights
The 2026 Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS) Annual Meeting was held from June 5-7, 2026, bringing together anesthesia professionals from across the country to share knowledge, research, and innovations in patient care.