All Announcements

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All Announcements

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Supporting our community: An update from Dean Sharmila Anandasabapathy

A message from Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
Wall Fellowships & Research Awards

Submit a notice of intent by Feb. 24.
Dr. Calvin Roskelley appointed Head, Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences

A message from Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health, UBC.
Complete the worksite inspection survey by Jan. 30

Ensure your UBC workstation is safe, complete the survey by Jan. 30.
Faculty & learners recognized with CAME Awards 2026

Congratulations to those recently honoured by the Canadian Association for Medical Education.
Upcoming changes to Workday navigation & homepage

Learn about updates to Workday navigation from Feb. 2.
Equity & Inclusion opportunities: StEAR Fund & Employment Equity Advisor Program

Submit a proposal by Feb. 8; join the Employment Equity Advisory Program retreat on Feb. 10.
Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series

Register to join the hybrid sessions through Feb., 2026.
UBC Wellbeing Fellows Program

UBCV & UBCO faculty, apply for the new program by March 16.

Events

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Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 25

Wear a pink shirt, download a Zoom background & access resources.
Research Trainee Day & Lecture Series

Register by March 9 to attend the annual Faculty of Medicine event.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at UBC

See what’s happening across UBC to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Transforming Health Symposium

Register to join the symposium, April 8–9.
Password best practices & password manager workshop

Join the UBC Cybersecurity team workshop on Feb. 24.
Get active this February as Move UBC turns 10

Explore events & resources to help fit physical activity into your day.
Black History Month at UBC

February is Black History Month. See what’s happening across UBC.
Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series

Register to join the hybrid sessions through Feb., 2026.
Data Privacy Week events at UBC

Register for privacy & information security events Jan. 27–29.

Funding & Awards

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UBC Emeritus College Awards: Call for nominations

Nominate UBCV emeriti by Feb. 25.
Sustainability Education Fellows Program

UBCV faculty, apply by Feb. 16.
Staff Professional Development Fund: Claim by Feb. 28

Staff & research associates, submit claims through Workday by Feb. 28.
National Research Prizes 2026: Call for nominations

Submit nominations by Feb. 27, 2026.
Work Learn & Work Study, Summer Session 2026

Submit a proposal by Jan. 20 (UBCO) or Jan. 26 (UBCV).
BC College of Family Physicians Awards 2026

Submit a nomination by Feb. 26.
alumni UBC Achievement Awards: Nominations open

Nominate UBC alumni by Feb. 13.
Multidisciplinary Research Program in Medicine

Submit a research project by Feb. 4, 2026.
Attend International Staff Training Week 2026 in Berlin

Apply for funding to attend the June 2026 event by Jan. 18.

Appointment

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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,…
Dr. Cheryl Holmes reappointed Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education

A message from Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Cheryl Holmes as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME), for a five-year term effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027. Dr. Holmes has accomplished a great deal during her first term in the role as Associate Dean,…
Dr. Paul Winwood extended as Regional Associate Dean, Northern BC, UBC and Associate Vice-President, Northern Medical Program, UNBC

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health and Roger Wong, Vice Dean, Education. We are pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Paul Winwood as the Regional Associate Dean (RAD), Northern BC effective July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2024. Dr. Winwood serves as the RAD, Northern BC in the…
Ms. Namaste Marsden appointed as inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement

A message from Mike Allard, Vice-Dean, Health Engagement. I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Namaste Marsden as the inaugural Director, Indigenous Engagement in the Faculty of Medicine. Namaste, Masemtxoxw, is from Wilp Gamlaxyeltxw, Lax Ganeda (Frog Clan), from Gitanyow, an independent Gitxsan nation in northern B.C. She is granddaughter to late hereditary…
Dr. Jonathon Leipsic appointed Head, Department of Radiology

A message from Dermot Kelleher, Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Vice-President, Health. I’m pleased to announce Dr. Jonathon A. Leipsic as Head of the Department of Radiology, effective to June 30, 2027. Dr. Leipsic is a UBC professor in the department of radiology and the department of medicine’s division of cardiology. He is also currently…