International
Women’s Day
From scientific breakthroughs to exceptional educators, women in the Faculty of Medicine are making significant contributions in improving health and patient care, while inspiring and training the next generation of health care professionals.
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Faculty of Medicine is highlighting a few of our many faculty members who are leading the way in research and education.
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Jehannine Austin
Genetic counsellor. Canada Research Chair in Translational Psychiatric Genomics. Executive Director of the BC Mental Health & Addictions Research Institute.
Lianping Ti
Research scientist. Young alumni leader. Working to optimize health systems for marginalized populations.
Gina Ogilvie
Global and public health physician and scientist. Canada Research Chair in Global Control of HPV-Related Disease and Cancer.
Claudia Krebs
Neuroanatomy professor. Educational technology innovator. Academic YouTube star.
Deborah Money
Clinician and researcher. Dedicated educator and mentor. Executive Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine.
Dessa Sadovnick
Medical geneticist and neurology professor. Multiple sclerosis researcher. Scientific pioneer.
Nichole Fairbrother
Registered pyschologist. Director of the Perinatal Anxiety Research Lab in Victoria.
Skye Barbic
Occupational therapist. Mental health researcher and advocate.
Teresa Liu-Ambrose
Physical therapist. Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity, Mobility, and Cognitive Health. UBC alumna.
Dina Panagiotopoulos
Pediatric endocrinologist. Leader in medical education. YWCA Women of Distinction Award recipient.
Kathleen Martin Ginis
Physical activity researcher. Founding Director of the Southern Medical Program’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program. Disability researcher and advocate.
Lori Brotto
Registered psychologist. Sexual health researcher. Women’s health champion.