Sonia Butterworth

Overview: Dr. Butterworth’s current research involvement spans neonatal surgery, pediatric trauma and pediatric surgical oncology.
Research: Television tipover injuries
a retrospective database analysis of provincial data. The research proposal is complete. We are awaiting ethics approval.
MiLOVE Study (Minimization of Intralipid Omegaven Study)
A prospective randomized controlled study. The research proposal has been developed. Currently, the specifics of research protocol are being worked out.

Honours & Awards

Sutherland Award, Division of General Surgery 2003 CAGS Merck Frost Teaching Award, UBC 2003 Resident Research Achievement Award, BC Research Institute Annual Award

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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute brings Mini Science Night to Salmon Arm

Scheduled for May 2, in Salmon Arm, BC, Mini Science Night is a public lecture that explores the newest discoveries and innovations in health research. Admission is free and everyone in the community is welcome to attend, including students, teachers, parents, seniors, and local health-care professionals. There are 50 seats available to the public when registration opens on April 2.

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Government of Canada invests $20 million to improve health outcomes of children living with rare diseases

The Government of Canada is providing $20 million over five years for the creation of RareKids-CAN: Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Trials and Treatment Network. This national network, of which BCCHR will be a part, will support national and international clinical trials to advance discoveries, enable better prevention, diagnosis, and treatments, to improve health outcomes for children and adolescents affected by rare diseases.

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BC Children’s Hospital researchers launch new online tool to help teachers take their classes outdoors

Dr. Mariana Brussoni and PhD candidate and long-time outdoor teacher Megan Zeni have developed an online tool to help parents, caregivers and educators gain the skills and confidence to support outdoor play and learning in elementary schools from kindergarten through Grade 7.

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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Achievement Awards and the Clinical & Translational Research Seed Grant

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Achievement Awards and the Clinical & Translational Research Seed Grant. These programs, generously funded by the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, play a pivotal role in acknowledging and nurturing excellence within our research community.

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Congratulations to the 2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine Award recipients!

Congratulations to the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute investigators and staff members who are recognized in the 2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards!

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