Dr. Jeff Potter and Dr. Lisa Howard Appointed to Leadership Roles with UBC Orthopaedics
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics is delighted to announce that Dr. Jeff Potter and Dr. Lisa Howard, two of our current faculty members, have undertaken leadership roles within our Department. Guided by our shared vision of “pain-free mobility for all“, the Department continues its journey toward becoming a global center of excellence. Dr. Jeff […]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. James McInnes
Meet Dr. James McInnes! A passionate Orthopaedic Surgeon and Clinical Instructor with subspeciality training in Trauma, Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction, and Hip Preservation Surgery. He is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and team-oriented care.
The Friends You Make in Residency Can Become a Community for Life
What began as a residency cohort in 2011 has grown into a lifelong community. Five UBC Ortho grads—now joined by partners and kids—continue to support each other through life’s milestones, proving that the bonds formed in training can last decades.
Drs. David Wilson and Parth Lodhia secure CIHR Project Grant to further hip microinstability research
We are thrilled to share that Drs. David Wilson and Parth Lodhia have been awarded a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant to explore an innovative biomechanical approach to examine the biomechanics of hip microinstability and its profound effects on patient symptoms and cartilage health.
UBC researchers awarded CIHR Project Grant to develop wearable sensor to detect sudden cardiac arrest conditions
Dr. Babak Shadgan and researchers at UBC received a CIHR Project Grant to develop a wearable device that detects sudden cardiac arrest. Building on hemodynamic monitoring technology—previously developed by UBC Orthopaedics’ Dr. Babak Shadgan to study spinal cord tissue hemodynamics—this innovation aims to empower individuals to recognize cardiac arrest in real-time, allowing for faster emergency response treatment and potentially saving lives.