2018 World Menopause Congress
May 29, 2017
Dr Tim Rowe will be chairing the Regional Organizing Committee for the 2018 World Menopause Congress to be held in Vancouver in 2018 (http://www.imsvancouver2018.com/). In the lead up to this, the Canadian Menopause Society, which is hosting the Congress, would like to begin quarterly Journal Clubs to heighten local interest in the subject. The first […] Read More >
Research on cancer-related gene mutations in endometriosis featured in the Vancouver Sun
May 12, 2017
Dr Micheal Anglesio and Dr Paul Yong’s collaborative research studying cancer-related gene mutations in endometriosis is featured in the Vancouver Sun. Read more about this groundbreaking departmental research. This work is also published in the New England Journal of Medicine and the findings will be presented at the 13th World Congress on Endometriosis in Vancouver May 17 to […] Read More >
Regular registration ends Friday 28 April!
April 26, 2017
Mark your calendars for the biggest event in Endometriosis, coming to Vancouver. Congress Details – http://endometriosis.ca/world-congress/wce2017/ Read More >
10th Annual Lectureship in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery 2017
April 19, 2017
The University of British Columbia Lectureship in Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery was founded to promote an awareness of pelvic floor disorders, to create a forum for the presentation of treatment innovations and new evidence of efficacy, and ultimately to improve the quality of life of women who suffer from pelvic floor disorders. We started the lectureship […] Read More >
Dr. Tracy Pressey receives 2017 MUS Teaching Excellence Award
April 18, 2017
Congratulations on receiving the 2017 Medical Undergraduate Society Year 1 Teaching Excellence Award. Read More >
Dr. Deborah Money: Recipient of the Career Contribution to Women’s Health Research Award
April 18, 2017
The Women’s Health Research Institute is very pleased to announce that Dr. Deborah Money has been awarded our inaugural Career Contribution to Women’s Health Research Award. This award is given annually to a British Columbian researcher who has made an outstanding and exemplary contribution to women’s health research in the province and globally during their […] Read More >
Dr David A Boyes Obituary
March 20, 2017
It is with great sadness that we share with you the news that Dr David Boyes passed away recently. Dr. David Boyes, former Head of the BC Cancer Agency, along with Dr. H.K. Fidler, developed the first organized program in the world to screen for cervical cancer. By 1960, thanks to his pioneering efforts in training physicians and […] Read More >
Dr Roxana Geoffrion Promotion
March 15, 2017
We are happy to announce that Dr Roxana Geoffrion has been promoted to Associate Professor. Dr Geoffrion has a clinical practice as a urogynecologist at the Centre for Pelvic Floor at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Dr Geoffrion completed her medical degree at McGill University in 2001 and her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at […] Read More >
Dr Lou Benedet Obituary
March 6, 2017
It is with regret that we mourn the passing of Dr Lou Benedet. Dr Benedet was Department Head from 1993 to 2000. The BC and UBC flags (at the North Plaza of the Old SUB) will be lowered on Friday, March 10, in remembrance. Read More >
Dr. Jessica Liauw accepted in the UBC Clinician Investigator Program
February 27, 2017
The Division of MFM is proud to announce that Dr. Jessica Liauw, who is currently enrolled in our MFM Subspecialty training program, has been accepted in the UBC Clinician Investigator Program. The UBC CIP is a fully funded two-year program that allows UBC residents the unique opportunity to gain research experience and pursue Master, PhD […] Read More >