UBC Drs. Shadgan and Guy receive 2024–2025 Cy Frank Award for research on a non-invasive diagnostic method for lower leg chronic exertional compartment syndrome
We are proud to celebrate the achievements of UBC Orthopaedics’ Dr. Babak Shadgan and Dr. Pierre Guy, along with their research team, who have been recognized by the Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation for their research into a patient-first diagnostic testing technique.
UBC Orthopaedics welcomes Dr. Carrie Kollias, Co-Director, Mentorship & Wellness
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Carrie Kollias has joined the UBC Department of Orthopaedics as Co-Director, Mentorship and Wellness and Clinical Associate Professor beginning January 1, 2025. She joins Dr. Alastair Younger, Co-Director, Mentorship & Wellness and Dr. Tym Frank, Assistant Director, Mentorship & Wellness.
2024 Dr. Clive Duncan Visiting Professor, Dr. Daniel Berry from the Mayo Clinic
The Department of Orthopaedics was honoured to host Dr. Daniel Berry from the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota , as the inaugural Dr. Clive Duncan Visiting Professor on November 20, 2024. The day consisted of Grand Rounds, complex case rounds and teaching sessions with residents, fellows and staff. Dr. Berry delivered an additional presentation on academic orthopaedics. Watch Dr. Bas Masri’s engaging presentation on the history of UBC Orthopaedics and the significant impact Dr. Clive Duncan.
Dr. Michel Neufeld and team receive Robert B Salter Award to investigate metal hypersensitivity in patients with knee implants
Dr. Michel Neufeld, along with a distinguished team of co-authors, received the 2025 Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation’s (COF) Robert B Salter Award for excellence in basic science research to explore metal hypersensitivity in patients with hypoallergenic vs standard knee implants.
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.