Dr. Matthew Turnock appointed as Associate Program Director of Fraser Health Track
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Turnock on his appointment as Associate Program Director (APD) for the new Fraser Health Track within the UBC Anesthesia Residency Program.
Research in Focus: Dr. Juliana Kruthof
With a focus on understanding and responding to maternal needs throughout labour and cesarean delivery, Dr. Juliana Kruthof’s research advances patient-centred approaches to obstetric anesthesia through innovations in clinical decision-making, education, and patient experience.
Congratulations to Dr. Hamed Umedaly on receiving the CAS Clinical Practitioner Award
Congratulations to Dr. Hamed Umedaly on receiving the Clinical Practitioner Award from the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society, an award that recognizes an active member who have demonstrated exceptional excellence, dedication, and significant contributions to the practice of clinical anesthesia in Canada!
UBC Medicine Vancouver Summer Program
Beginning July, 2026, the Vancouver Summer Program Medicine package B offers two courses: Pharmacology Through Case Studies and Computational Medicine and Drug Discovery
BC Children’s Hospital Becomes Canada’s First Accredited Pediatric Anesthesia AFC Fellowship Program
BC Children’s Hospital (UBC) has become the first accredited pediatric anesthesia Area of Focused Competence (AFC) fellowship program in Canada, marking a significant milestone for specialized anesthesia training and pediatric patient care nationwide.
Research in Focus: Dr. Tim Jen
Driven by challenges encountered in clinical practice and a commitment to improving patient care, Dr. Tim Jen’s award-winning research focuses on optimizing postoperative pain management following cardiac surgery through regional anesthesia techniques.
Congratulations to our 2026 Spring BSc Pharmacology Graduates
Graduation marks both an ending and an exciting new beginning, a time to celebrate the hard work, growth, and unwavering dedication that our BSc students have demonstrated through their academic journeys. Our Spring 2026 BSc Pharmacology graduates reflect the curiosity, resilience, and passion that define the future of science, healthcare and research.
APT Research Day 2026 Award Winners
The Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics Research Day 2026 brought together trainees, faculty, and researchers to showcase innovative research spanning anesthesiology, pharmacology, therapeutics, and emerging technologies. This year’s presentations highlighted the breadth of research within the department and reflected the curiosity, collaboration, and dedication driving advances in health research.
Research in Focus: Olumuyiwa Bamgbade
For Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, chronic pain clinics are about more than managing symptoms. In this Q&A, Dr. Bamgbade’s reflects on his recent research on how these clinics mitigate social risks related to substance misuse in contexts like driving, family life, and workplace safety.
Dr. Judith Anne Dowd passed away on November 15, 2025
Our department is saddened by the passing of Dr. Judith Anne Dowd on November 15, 2025. Born in Osgoode, Ontario, Dr. Dowd was a long-time resident of Vancouver. She followed her father’s footsteps and pursued a career in medicine and graduated from Queen’s School of Medicine, specializing in Anesthesiology.