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Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) Award for The Loucks Pain Management Pharmacogenomics (PMP) Lab

Canada Foundation for Innovation’s (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) Award for The Loucks Pain Management Pharmacogenomics (PMP) Lab

Congratulations to Dr. Catrina Loucks on the recent awarding of a Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) award for The Loucks Pain Management Pharmacogenomics (PMP) Lab. The opioid crisis continues to devastate the lives of Canadians, and unfortunately, it has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased movement toward opioid-sparing […]

Dr. Khaled Abdelrahman highlighted in the Faculty of Medicine – Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Khaled Abdelrahman highlighted in the Faculty of Medicine – Faculty Spotlight

Meet Dr. Khaled Abdelrahman, one of the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics newest faculty members, who was recently profiled in the Faculty of Medicine – Faculty Spotlight – READ MORE

Dr. John (Kip) Kramer appointed Interim Director, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD)

Dr. John (Kip) Kramer appointed Interim Director, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD)

We are pleased to announce that Dr. John (Kip) Kramer has been appointed Interim Director, International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD). Dr. Kramer is an associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics dedicated to improving outcomes and quality of life for people with spinal cord injury. His research is focused on understanding […]

Dr Khaled Abdelrahman receives New Investigator grant from the Alzheimer’s Society

Dr Khaled Abdelrahman receives New Investigator grant from the Alzheimer’s Society

We are pleased to announce that Dr Khaled Abdelrahman has received the new investigator grant from the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. Details of announcement are here.

Dr David Vincent Godin passed away on July 9, 2023

Dr David Vincent Godin passed away on July 9, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce Dr. David Vincent Godin, Professor Emeritus, passed away on Sunday July 9, 2023. Dr. Godin had a long career in Pharmacology research and education. For those of us who had the privilege to study pharmacology or medicine at UBC, Dr. Godin was a passionate teacher who taught […]

Dr Pieter Swart – Celebration of Life Invitation

Dr Pieter Swart – Celebration of Life Invitation

For details, please click here.

Dr. Khaled Abdelrahman – recipient of the 2023 DMCBH Alzheimer Disease Research Grant!
Graduating residents celebration

Graduating residents celebration

Graduating residents and their partners celebrating their successes at dinner hosted by SPH Department

APT Full Department Meeting May 24, 2023

APT Full Department Meeting May 24, 2023

Full Department Meeting presentation can be found here.

We have sadly lost one of our dear colleagues very unexpectedly

We have sadly lost one of our dear colleagues very unexpectedly

From Dr. Roanne Preston (Department head), with thanks to Dr. Umedaly for writing this tribute: It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the tragic loss of our beloved friend and respected colleague Pieter Swart on May 25th at 0530 PST.Pieter succumbed while descending below Camp 4 on Everest/ Chomolungma due to an […]