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Dr. Laine Bosma Appointed as the Department’s Representative in the Faculty of Medicine’s Clinical Faculty Advisory Committee (CFAC) 

Dr. Laine Bosma Appointed as the Department’s Representative in the Faculty of Medicine’s Clinical Faculty Advisory Committee (CFAC) 

Congratulations to Dr. Laine Bosma for being appointed as the Department’s Representative in the Faculty of Medicine’s Clinical Faculty Advisory Committee (CFAC)!

Congratulations To Our Spring 2026 MSc and PhD Graduates

Congratulations To Our Spring 2026 MSc and PhD Graduates

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 MSc graduate, Arezoo Assadinia, and PhD Graduates, Najmeh Assadinia and Zeren Sun!

Research in Focus: Matthew Wiens 

Research in Focus: Matthew Wiens 

At the frontlines of pediatric sepsis care, Dr. Matthew Wiens 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.