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Faculty & staff holiday photo collection on UBC Today

Faculty and staff shared holiday season photos with UBC Today.
Drs. Paola Colozzo & Lorienne Jenstad extended as interim Co-Directors, School of Audiology & Speech Sciences

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.
Community update from Dean Dermot Kelleher

An end-of-year message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
Dr. Heather Buckley appointed Associate Dean, Faculty Development

A message from Roger Wong, Vice-Dean, Education.
Submit your benefits claims before year-end deadlines

Extended health, dental and Health Spending Account claims deadline is Dec. 31.
Help save energy as part of UBC’s Seasonal Shutdown

Help reduce energy use on campus over the holidays.
UBC Chancellor stepping down next year

The Honourable Steven Lewis Point, appointed UBC Chancellor in July 2020, will step down from the role next year.
Launch of refreshed MedNet website

I am pleased to announce the launch of the new, refreshed MedNet faculty and staff website.
Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health.

Events

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Partnering in Research conference

Register to join the June 12 event at UBC Robson Square.
Audiology & Speech Sciences: School Director candidate presentation

Register to join the presentation online or in-person on March 6.
UBC Connects | Exploring 21st Century Fertility Law

Register to join the discussion on March 10.
Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 26

Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background & access resources.
Beyond 75: Vancouver rescheduled to April 23

Registrations have been carried over to the new date.
Disability in the Workplace: Register for an interactive workshop

Register for an upcoming workshop date.
Climate Emergency Week at UBC

Join events, workshops, and activities Feb. 10–14.
Bridging Research & Action

Register to attend the hybrid event May 15–16.
Black History Month at UBC

February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.

Funding & Awards

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UBC Green Labs Fund

Apply by March 17 for up to $4,000 to make your lab more sustainable.
BC Rural Health Awards 2024

Nominate a rural community, doctor or resident doctor by Feb. 7.
Work Learn program Summer Session 2024

Submit a proposal by Jan. 22 (UBCV) or Jan. 16 (UBCO).
FoM Summer Student Research Program 2024

Apply as a student-supervisor team by Feb. 15, 2024.
National Research Prizes 2024: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Feb. 28, 2024.
Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund: Open call for funding

Apply by Jan. 12, 2024.
Multidisciplinary Research Program in Medicine 2024

Submit a research project by Jan. 24, 2024.
Work Learn International Undergraduate Research Awards

UBCV faculty, submit a proposal by Jan. 30, 2024.
Support wellbeing in teaching, learning & research environments

Apply by Jan. 22 for up to $5,000 in funding.

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.…