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UBC Ortho Legends Spotlight: Dr. Peter O’Brien
Dr. Peter O’Brien is a visionary trauma surgeon whose career has profoundly shaped the UBC Department of Orthopaedics and influenced orthopaedic practice across Canada and around the world. From his early days as a resident in 1977, to his decades of leadership in trauma surgery, education, and global health, Dr. O’Brien’s career reflects a legacy
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Dr. Luke Johnson’s Hippy Lab Research Among Arthritis Society Canada’s Top 10 Research Discoveries of 2025
A paper produced as part of Dr. Luke Johnson’s PhD research has been highlighted among the Top 10 Research Advancements of 2025 by Arthritis Society Canada. Arthritis Society Canada selects its annual Top 10 Research Discoveries from Society-funded research projects across the country.
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A simple device takes the guesswork out of post-surgery flap monitoring
An interdisciplinary partnership finds an engineering solution to a clinical problem. “This work is a great example of a fruitful multidisciplinary collaboration, and the importance of leveraging both engineering and clinical expertise to solve real-world problems.” Dr. Babak Shadgan first met Dr. Donald Anderson as a patient. After a routine medical procedure, Dr. Anderson noticed that
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Department Spotlight – Amit Kalra
Amit Kalra is a Research Coordinator with the Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction team at BC Children’s Hospital. He supports multicentre research focused on paediatric limb differences and trauma, and plays a key role in organizing educational initiatives, including the Canadian Paediatric Orthopaedic Trauma Course (CPOT).
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Dr. Omer Marom receives 2025 AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award
Congratulations to Dr. Omer Marom, recipient of a 2025 AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award for AI research in trauma care. Dr. Marom is currently an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Fellow at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), where he specializes in orthopaedic trauma surgery, trauma management, and medical research. He is from Israel. The AO Trauma North America Fellows Research Award
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Leading the Future of Spine Surgery: Dr. Nicolas Dea and VGH’s First Spine Robot
Earlier this year, Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) successfully treated its first patient using a revolutionary spine robot—one of the first in Canada. This robotic arm, made possible entirely through donor support, is transforming spinal surgery by enabling unparalleled precision and planning. At the center of this milestone is Dr. Nicolas Dea, Division Head of the
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Dr. Kelly Lefaivre Inducted as a Fellow of the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Lefaivre, who has been appointed a Fellow of the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA). OTA is the premier association of orthopaedic surgeons and related specialists in North America, bringing together academic and clinical leaders in orthopaedic trauma to advance its mission of improving patient care for musculoskeletal injuries. A major OTA initiative is the International Orthopaedic Trauma Association (IOTA), which unites orthopaedic trauma
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UBC Ortho Legends Spotlight: Dr. Robert McGraw
Meet Dr. Robert McGraw, a UBC orthopaedics legend—renowned for his precision, professionalism, and humanity. Whether in the operating room or in life, Dr. McGraw set a standard that blended technical excellence with compassion, leaving an indelible mark on orthopaedics.
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