Faculty of Medicine
Leanne Denis
Biography Leanne has been a fundraising professional since 2001, working primarily in health-related charities. She is passionate about connecting people to causes they care about and contributing to a thriving social-impact sector. In the role of Executive Director, Development and Alumni Engagement, Leanne leads a team of 20 fundraising and alumni professionals to raise approximately […]
Katie White
Biography As Executive Director, Office of Creative & Communications, Ms. Katie White provides leadership in the development of a long-term communications strategy and plans for the Faculty, ensuring alignment with UBC and the Faculty’s vision, mission and values. She engages, supports and advises senior leaders, colleagues, faculty, staff and partners around the province to drive […]
Cindi Valensky
Biography As Special Advisor to the Dean, Government Relations, Cindi Valensky liaises with the UBC Executive and UBC Government Relations on matters of significant impact to the Faculty. She provides enabling linkage to the Provincial Government and supports the Dean in responding to new issues of significant impact to the Faculty. Ms. Valensky brings over […]
Paul Winwood
Paul Winwood, MB BS, DM, FRCPC Regional Associate Dean, Northern British Columbia Affiliate Associate Professor, Department of Medicine Email: paul.winwood@unbc.ca Visit: Northern Medical Program Biography Dr. Winwood joined the Northern Medical Program (NMP) from the United Kingdom (UK) in 2008 to continue his academic career and work as an internist and gastroenterologist at the University […]
Lakshmi Yatham
Lakshmi Yatham, MBBS, FRCPC Head, Department of PsychiatryDirector, UBC Institute of Mental Health Professor, Department of Psychiatry Visit: Department of Psychiatry | Institute of Mental Health Biography Lakshmi N. Yatham is a Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry and Director of the Institute of Mental Health at the University of British Columbia in […]
Video games can trigger deadly heart rhythms in at-risk kids
First-of-its-kind study reveals an uncommon, but distinct pattern among children who lose consciousness while playing video games.
Dr. Connie Eaves elected to National Academy of Medicine
The appointment recognizes Dr. Eaves’ profound impact on our knowledge of stem cells.
UBC professor’s new workbook offers tools for a better sex life
The step-by-step guide to mindfulness can help treat sexual difficulties and improve sexual satisfaction.
Roger Wong
Biography As Vice Dean, Education, Dr. Wong offers strategic leadership, while creating and nurturing existing partnerships to help move the vision for the Faculty of Medicine forward. In addition to overseeing the distribution of the Faculty’s educational programs across the province, he will ensure accreditation standards are met and that our programs — across the […]
Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, Dr. Aslam Anis and Dr. Megan Levings receive Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Awards
The awards recognize their significant contributions to science and clinical research.