Andrew Eaton MacNeily

Investigator, BC Children's Hospital
Head, Division of Pediatric Urology, BC Children's Hospital

Academic Affiliations

Professor, Department of Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Research Theme

Evidence to Innovation

Research Areas

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Healthy Living

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary Tract Infections

Contact

amacneily@cw.bc.ca

Phone

(604) 875-2734

Mailing Address

4500 Oak St
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3N1

Overview: I am a clinical researcher who specializes in research related to the urinary tract in both genders and the genital tract in the male.
Publications: Prevalence of previously undiagnosed psychiatric symptom groupings in pediatric patients with bladder and bowel dysfunction
Journal of Pediatric Urology
Andrew E. MacNeily and Kourosh Afshar and Valerie Hogues and Soojin Kim and Maryam Noparast and Clara Westwell-Roper and S. Evelyn Stewart
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.10.004
02/2024
Research: Current Project
Stothers I, Grady R, MacNeily AE: Double-blind, multi-centre, randomized placebo controlled trial of cranberry products in the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections in children. Funding applied for from BC Medical Services Foundation 2004-2005.

Current Project
Hoag C, Elterman 0, MacNeily AE: Does presentation at the annual AUA meeting translate into peer reviewed publications? 2004-2005.
Current Project
Steinbok P, Gartner H, MacNeily AE, and working group: Clinical trial on dysfunctional voiding, and tethered cord, in the presence of a normally located conus medullaris. Urological consultant for multi-centre randomized trial involving neurosurgical treatment for refractory pediatric dysfunctional voiding and incontinence. Protocol in progress Sept. 2003 - 2005.

Honours & Awards

Association for Surgical Education (ASE) Outstanding Teacher Award – 2004-2005
First prize, Clinical Research (Morrison KB, MacNeily AE), Canadian Urological Association Prize Essay – 2004
First prize, Resident Research (Rapoport D, Secord S, MacNeily AE ), Western Section American Urological Association – 2004

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During National Pain Awareness Week, we sat down with BCCHR researchers to discuss myofascial dysfunction and pain. Myofascial dysfunction makes it hard for soft tissues to move as they normally would, may lead to chronic pain, and is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed.

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Congratulations to the 2025 Outstanding Achievement recipients

The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes the remarkable accomplishments of our trainees in research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children and families. Generously funded by the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, this program plays a pivotal role in acknowledging and nurturing excellence within our research community. Each year, awards are given to trainees whose research skills and analytical abilities demonstrate strong potential to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community.

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Study examines how pediatric residents across Canada use interpreters to care for patients

Inclusive care comprises a patient's right to communicate in the language they’re most comfortable with. Aware of its importance, BCCHR has helped lead changes that can improve health equity and ensure high-quality care. In the first of a two-part series, you’ll learn about research that examined how medical interpreter services are accessed and used by residents in pediatric training centres across Canada.

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How this food allergy treatment for kids is easing anxiety for parents

By helping children build tolerance to allergenic foods, oral immunotherapy (OIT) not only reduces the risk of severe allergic reactions, but also helps families feel safer, more confident, and less isolated in their daily lives.

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Caring for young people during a toxic drug crisis: Q&A with Dr. Danya Fast

In 2016, BC declared a public health emergency as a result of the significant increase in drug-related overdoses and deaths. Open conversations about the toxicity of the drug supply remain a top priority, so we sat down with BCCHR investigator Dr. Danya Fast to discuss key findings from her research and what families need to know to support loved ones who use drugs.

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