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Dr. Brian Kwon Appointed as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Injury
Congratulations to UBC Orthopaedics Professor, Dr. Brian Kwon, for being appointed as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Injury!
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Meet our 2023 Incoming Fellows
We are thrilled to introduce our 2023 cohort of exceptional new fellows hailing from diverse corners of the world. These accomplished individuals bring a wealth of expertise, perspectives, and innovative approaches to our community.
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UBC GO Spotlight – Lawrence Buchan
Learn more about Lawrence Buchan’s transformative journey from UBC Biomedical Engineering graduate to CEO of Arbutus Medical Inc., as he revolutionizes surgical care in underserved regions around the world.
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Orthopaedic Trailblazer, Dr. Peter O’Brien, Honoured with COA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Peter O’Brien has been honored with the prestigious Canadian Orthopaedic Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. His extraordinary contributions have reshaped the field of orthopaedics, redefining possibilities and inspiring generations of professionals.
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READI Spotlight – Bas Masri
Our bi-monthly READI Spotlight series features in-depth conversations with a UBC Department of Orthopaedics member about how respect, equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion (READI) appears in their life. In our fourth READI spotlight of the year, we speak with UBC Orthopaedics Professor, Dr. Bas Masri.
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Dr. Babak Shadgan Awarded CIHR Funding for Breakthrough Orthopaedics Research on Tissue Transfer Hemodynamics
Join us in celebrating Dr. Babak Shadgan, UBC Orthopaedics Assistant Professor, for securing funding from the CIHR Project Grant: Spring 2023 competition.
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Faculty Spotlight – Brad Ashman
Meet Dr. Brad Ashman, a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon in Prince George, BC. With a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to patient care, learn more about how he makes a positive impact on his patients’ lives and his community as a whole.
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August 1st is Emancipation Day
Unanimously designated as Emancipation Day by the House of Commons in 2021, this day marks the enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 on August 1, 1834 across the British Empire.
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