All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Dr. Jörg Gsponer appointed interim Head, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
Dr. Leonard Foster appointed Director, Life Sciences Institute

A message from Robert McMaster and Mark MacLachlan.
President’s awards for staff: Call for nominations

Faculty & staff are invited to nominate staff colleagues by 4 pm on March 22.
Community Update from Dean Dermot Kelleher

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine & Vice-President, Health, UBC.
CTLT Spring Institute: Submit a session proposal

Submit a workshop or discussion proposal by Feb. 26.
Black History Month

February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
Changes to UBC travel management company service fees

As of Feb. 1, 2024, booking fees will increase for Direct Travel & SAP-Concur.
Reminder: Complete the worksite inspection survey by Feb. 2

Faculty & staff, complete the short survey by Feb. 2.
Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations Fund (ALT-2040)

UBCO faculty are invited to submit a proposal by Feb. 29.

Events

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Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 28

Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background & access resources.
Get active this February with Move UBC

Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
Safeguarding Science Webinars

Register for one of ten webinars by Public Safety Canada’s Research Security Centre.
UBC Climate Emergency Week

Join events, workshops, and activities Feb. 12–16.
CTLT Spring Institute: Submit a session proposal

Submit a workshop or discussion proposal by Feb. 26.
Black History Month

February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
Health & wellbeing events & resources

Register for events and workshops, and explore resources.
6th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC24)

Register to join the hybrid conference, held April 11, 2024.
Pitfalls & Potential: Integrating Generative AI into your Research & Scholarship

Register to join the Feb. 15 online event.

Funding & Awards

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Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals

UBCV faculty, submit a research or teaching & learning proposal by July 31.
Distinguished Achievement Awards 2023

Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who are dedicated to transforming health for everyone.
Strategic Investment Fund: Call for proposals

Submit your proposal to the 2023 competition by September 11.
Brain Health: Sleep 2023 Program

Apply to the new Weston Brain Institute fund by July 11.
Seminar Series Fund 2023

Submit your application by August 28.
Health Innovation Funding Investment (HIFI) Awards 2023

Ten teams received funding to improve health & address health inequities.
Distinguished University Scholar: Internal call for nominations

Submit preliminary nominations by 5pm on June 29.
UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund

Funding is available to faculty- & staff-led initiatives that advance wellbeing at UBC.
Large Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Transformation projects

Submit letters of intent by 3 pm on July 13.

Appointment

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Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development

A message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education.
Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
Dr. Alex Scott appointed Head, Department of Physical Therapy

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alex Scott as Head, Department of Physical Therapy, effective November 28, 2022 to June 30, 2028. Dr. Scott is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, which he first joined in 2010.…
Dr. Kiran Veerapen extended as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Kiran Veerapen as Assistant Dean, Faculty Development, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Veerapen is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine. Dr. Veerapen will continue to provide strategic leadership…
Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Calvin Roskelley as the interim Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Roskelley is a professor in the Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences. His research…
Dr. Dean Jones reappointed Associate Dean, Fraser

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education and Robert McMaster, Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine. We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Dean Jones as Associate Dean, Fraser for a five-year term effective to September 30, 2027. During his first term, Dr. Jones supported the successful implementation of medical and health professions distribution…
Dr. Anurag Singh appointed Director of Northern Centre for Clinical Research

A message from Robert McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, Faculty of Medicine; Fraser Bell, Vice President, Planning and Quality, Northern Health; and Kathy Lewis, Interim Vice President, Research and Innovation, University of Northern British Columbia. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anurag Singh as the inaugural Director of the Northern Centre for Clinical Research…
Dr. Jan Friedman appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jan Friedman has been appointed interim Head, Department of Medical Genetics effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Friedman’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Matthew Loricz. Dr. Jan Friedman is a clinical geneticist and professor of Medical…
Drs. Valter Ciocca & Paola Colozzo appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Valter Ciocca and reappointment of Dr. Paola Colozzo as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to December 31, 2022. Dr. Ciocca’s appointment follows the interim leadership of Dr. Lorienne Jenstad as interim Co-Director of the School.…