In Memoriam: Dr. Lorne Sullivan

Dr. Lorne Sullivan

Dr. Lorne Sullivan passed away on March 28, 2024.  

A Professor Emeritus, Dr. Sullivan served as the Head of the Division of Urology at UBC from 1991-1999. 

During his years of clinical practice, he developed a centre for the surgical management of urological cancer at UBC and was a visionary in the establishment of the Vancouver Prostate Centre. Dr. Sullivan also served as President of the Canadian Urological Association, the Northwest Urological Society, and the Western Section of the AUA. He chaired the Specialty Committee in Urology and held the esteemed position of Chief Examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  

Read the tribute to Dr. Sullivan from Dr. Martin Gleave, Head, Department of Urologic Sciences and Director, Vancouver Prostate Centre.  

The BC, Musqueam and UBC flags were lowered on Thursday, April 11, 2024 in remembrance.