Postdoctoral Fellow Spotlight – Taqdir Ali
Meet Taqdir Ali—Bridging AI with orthopaedics! Taqdir is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Orthopaedics at UBC, blending a PhD in computer engineering with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. His mission? To revolutionize how we diagnose and treat complex pediatric musculoskeletal conditions—making care smarter, faster, and more precise.
Faculty Spotlight – Harpreet Chhina
Meet Dr. Harpreet Chhina! Dr. Chhina is a dedicated Research Associate in the UBC Department of Orthopaedics. She co-leads the innovative Walk Tall Research Program at BC Children’s Hospital and led the development of LIMB-Q Kids, a validated patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) for children with lower limb differences.
Staff Spotlight – Mona Lavaei
Meet Mona Lavaei! Mona is an HR and Administrative Assistant in the UBC Department of Orthopaedics. Among other things, she assists in initiating and coordinating staff, students and faculty appointments, reappointments and promotions.
From Ice to Orthopaedics: How college hockey sparked a 42-year medical career
After 33 years at UBC, Associate Professor Dr. Bill Regan retired from UBC Department of Orthopaedics on June 30, 2024. He reflects on the defining moments that shaped his remarkable journey from a small mining town and college hockey to UBC Orthopaedics associate professor and team physician for three pro sports teams.
Staff Spotlight – Vuong Nguyen
Meet Vuong Nguyen, a biostatistician with UBC Orthopaedics, working jointly between the Hippy Lab and the Institute for Global Health! Vuong shares insights on the transformative potential of research, the excitement of problem-solving, and the importance of translating academic findings into tangible benefits for patients and communities.