Congratulations to the 2020 UBC Faculty of Medicine Award recipients! | BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR)

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November 4, 2020

We are pleased to congratulate the BC Children’s Hospital investigators recognized in the 2020 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards.

Clinical Faculty Award for Career Excellence in Clinical Teaching

Recognizes senior clinical faculty members who have demonstrated sustained excellence in teaching over the course of their careers.

Dr. Douglas Courtemanche, Surgery

Distinguished Achievement

Recognizes meritorious performance.

Overall Excellence – Senior Faculty

Dr. Megan Levings, Surgery and School of Biomedical Engineering

Overall Excellence – Mid-Career

Dr. Laura Sly, Pediatrics

Overall Excellence – Early Career

Dr. Philipp Lange, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Overall Excellence – Early Career

Dr. Manish Sadarangani, Pediatrics

Excellence in Clinical or Applied Research

Dr. Mariana Brussoni, Pediatrics and School of Population and Public Health

Service to the University and Community

Dr. Garth Meckler, Pediatrics

Read more about the 2020 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards.

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