All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Federal Government releases Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern

A message from Gail C. Murphy, Vice-President, Research & Innovation.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan. 27

Read the message from the Office of Respectful Environments, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
UBC Connects | Imagining Multisensory Art: Literacy & Inclusion

Register to join the event on Jan. 27.
UBCV: Possible impacts of Metro Vancouver transit strike

See updates on potential strike action impacting Vancouver public transit.
Benefit plan updates for 2024

See what’s new in your UBC benefits plan, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
New wayfinding system at UBCV

The new map tool identifies routes for pedestrians, cyclists & wheelchair users.
Is your UBC workstation safe?

Complete the survey by Feb. 2 for a chance to win an emergency kit.
Administrative VPs Policy (AP14) proposed amendments

Share your feedback by Jan. 31, 2024.
Drs. Morris Barer, Deborah Money appointed to Order of Canada

Drs. Barer & Money are recognized for their extraordinary contributions to health & Canadian society.

Events

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Dr. Bonnie Henry on Leading In a Time of Uncertainty: My Road to Kindness

Register for the hybrid lecture on Jan. 30.
Check your lung health: UBCV Travelling Health Fair

Book an appointment to learn about your lung health, Feb. 18–21.
Get active this February with Move UBC

Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
GenAI in Teaching and Learning Symposium

Join the virtual symposium on Feb. 3.
Data Privacy Week events at UBC

Register for privacy & information security events Jan. 28–30.
Global Health Conference 2025

Register to join the hybrid conference on April 10, 2025.
You are invited: Celebrating 75 years of excellence across British Columbia

Join us as we mark the Faculty’s 75th anniversary around the province.
Transgender Day of Remembrance, Nov. 20: Events & resources at UBC

See UBC events & resources for Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance.
Cross-Institutional Collaborations to Address the Unregulated Drug Crisis

Register to join the panel session on Nov. 26.

Funding & Awards

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Ho-Am Prize 2025

Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 23.
Precision Health Catalyst Grant Competition

Apply for 2024 grants by Sep. 30.
Postdoctoral Exchange Travel Award: NTU LKCMedicine

Postdoctoral fellows, apply to engage in research at Nanyang Technological University for 4–6 months.
Faculty Research Awards — call for nominations

Submit an Expression of Intent by Sep. 16 & final submission by Nov. 15.
Healthy Aging Visual Art Prize

Submit a visual artwork by Sep. 30.
AFMC Awards 2025: Call for nominations

Submit nominations for internal review by Sep. 6.
Emerging Media Lab projects: Call for proposals

UBCV faculty, submit a proposal for the fall/winter cohort by July 15.
Large TLEF special call: Generative AI collaborative cluster grants

Submit ideas for internal review by June 24.
UBC Wellbeing Strategic Initiative Fund

Apply by July 9.

Appointment

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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.…
Dr. Peter Cripton appointed Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Cripton as Director pro tem, School of Biomedical Engineering for a one-year term, effective to June 30, 2023. Dr. Cripton will be taking on this role while Dr. Peter Zandstra is on a one-year administrative leave.…
Drs. Lorienne Jenstad & 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 that Dr. Lorienne Jenstad and Dr. Paola Colozzo have been appointed interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, effective to August 31, 2022. Dr. Jenstad is an audiologist and associate professor at the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, where she directs the…
Dr. Robert McMaster extended as Vice-Dean, Research

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce Dr. Robert McMaster’s appointment as Vice-Dean, Research, has been extended effective to December 31, 2023. During the past term, Dr. McMaster has led several strategic initiatives including the establishment of the Academy of Translation Medicine and the COVID-19 Clinical…
Alexis Davis reappointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Ms. Alexis Davis, Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs, for a three-year term effective to June 30, 2025. Ms. Davis is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and also works clinically…
Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis reappointed Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis has been reappointed as the Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM), and the Reichwald Family UBC Southern Medical Program Chair in Preventive Medicine to June 30, 2027. Dr. Martin Ginis is…
Dr. François Bénard reappointed Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute

A message from Rob McMaster, Vice-Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine; Kim Nguyen Chi, Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer; and Heather Findlay, Chief Operating Officer, BC Cancer We are pleased to announce that Dr. François Bénard has been re-appointed as the Associate Dean, Research, BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI), Faculty of Medicine,…