The UBC Department of Urologic Sciences is excited to announce that two of its research projects have been awarded CIHR Project Grants for Spring 2026, totalling over $3 million. This funding will support initiatives focused on expanding treatment options for patients with advanced cancers and enhancing prostate cancer monitoring through the use of artificial intelligence. […]
The Department of Urologic Sciences is pleased to congratulate Dr. Gillian Vandekerkhove on receiving a 2026 Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grant. Dr. Gillian Vandekerkhove The five-year grant, totalling $550,000 CAD, will support Dr. Vandekerkhove’s research project titled: “Urinary DNA for enhanced detection and characterization of localized urothelial cancer.” The Canadian Cancer Society Emerging […]
As our graduating residents begin their next chapters, the Department of Urologic Sciences would like to recognize and congratulate our 2026 graduating chief residents: Dr. Anna Black, Dr. Ryan Yan, and Dr. Ghizlane Moussaoui. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and professionalism throughout your residency training. You have grown into skilled surgeons and clinicians, […]
The Department of Urologic Sciences was pleased to host the 20th Annual Lorne D. Sullivan Lectureship & Research Day on June 12, 2026. This year’s event brought together trainees, faculty, staff, and invited guests to celebrate research excellence and academic achievement across the department. The program featured 24 podium presentations, 49 poster presentations, and two […]
Congratulations to Reid Vassallo, recipient of this year’s Professor Madanlal T. Wasan Inspiration Award. Reid Vassallo, recipient of the Professor Madanlal T. Wasan Inspiration Award. This award recognizes the Department’s top PhD graduate from the past year. Reid completed the PhD component of his MD/PhD training in biomedical engineering, where his work focused on developing […]
