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  • Dr. Ryan Flannigan receives 2026 Matthew P. Hardy Young Andrologist Award

    The Department of Urologic Sciences is proud to share that Dr. Ryan Flannigan has received the 2026 Matthew P. Hardy Young Andrologist Award from the American Society of Andrology. Presented annually, the award honours an emerging leader under 45 who has made meaningful contributions to andrology through research, clinical care, and academic leadership. Dr. Ryan […]

  • Meet our New Fellows and Residents for 2026!

    We’re excited to welcome our newest clinicians and researchers to the Department of Urologic Sciences! Clinical Fellows: Dr. Killian Daly, Dr. Olwyn Lynch, Dr. Abdullah Fouda Neel, Dr. Andrey Ramírez Gonzalez, Dr. Justin Chan, Dr. Nasser Alhazzani. Residents: Dr. Aparna Kuchibhatla, Dr. Corey Fletcher, Dr. Justin Hampole, Dr. Sareen Singh

  • UBC Urologic Sciences researchers receive over $3M in CIHR funding for advanced cancer treatment and AI-driven prostate cancer care

    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. […]

  • Dr. Gillian Vandekerkhove Awarded 2026 Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grant

    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 […]

  • Profile of 2026 Graduating Chief Residents

    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, […]

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Dr. Ryan Flannigan receives 2026 Matthew P. Hardy Young Andrologist Award

The Department of Urologic Sciences is proud to share that Dr. Ryan Flannigan has received the 2026 Matthew P. Hardy Young Andrologist Award from the American Society of Andrology. Presented annually, the award honours an emerging leader under 45 who has made meaningful contributions to andrology through research, clinical care, and academic leadership. Dr. Ryan […]

Meet our New Fellows and Residents for 2026!

We’re excited to welcome our newest clinicians and researchers to the Department of Urologic Sciences! Clinical Fellows: Dr. Killian Daly, Dr. Olwyn Lynch, Dr. Abdullah Fouda Neel, Dr. Andrey Ramírez Gonzalez, Dr. Justin Chan, Dr. Nasser Alhazzani. Residents: Dr. Aparna Kuchibhatla, Dr. Corey Fletcher, Dr. Justin Hampole, Dr. Sareen Singh

UBC Urologic Sciences researchers receive over $3M in CIHR funding for advanced cancer treatment and AI-driven prostate cancer care

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. […]

Dr. Gillian Vandekerkhove Awarded 2026 Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Research Grant

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 […]

Congratulations to Our Graduating Fellows

The Department of Urologic Sciences would like to congratulate our graduating fellows, who joined us from across Canada and around the world: Dr. Emma Clarebrough (Australia) Dr. Geneviève Laberge (Québec) Dr. Takeshi Namekawa (Japan) Dr. David Muller-Sartori (Switzerland) Dr. Yasemin Saner (Germany) Dr. Abdullah AlShalan (Saudi Arabia) Dr. Ali Algonaim (Saudi Arabia) Dr. Sarah Brink […]

Profile of 2026 Graduating Chief Residents

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, […]

Celebrating the 20th Annual Lorne D. Sullivan Lectureship & Research Day

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 the Professor Madanlal T. Wasan Inspiration Award

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 […]

Congratulations to This Year’s Faculty Teaching Award Recipients

The Department of Urologic Sciences is pleased to recognize this year’s faculty teaching award recipients for their outstanding contributions to teaching and mentorship. Dr. Vu TruongUndergraduate Teacher Award Dr. Ercole LeonePostgraduate Teacher Award Dr. Yuzhuo WangBasic Scientist Teaching Award These awards recognize the important role of faculty members in supporting learners, mentoring trainees, and strengthening […]

Congratulations to Dr. Chris Hoag, Inaugural Recipient of the Jamie Wright Clinical Faculty Award

The Department of Urologic Sciences is pleased to congratulate Dr. Chris Hoag, the inaugural recipient of the Jamie Wright Clinical Faculty Award. Dr. Afshar (left), Dr. Hoag (centre), and Dr. Black (right). This new award recognizes outstanding clinical faculty contributions within the Department of Urologic Sciences. Dr. Hoag was recognized for his leadership and service, […]



CIHR Research Projects Funded

Purang Abomaesumi & Peter Colin Black (co-Is: S. Chang, M. Gleave, L. Goldenberg, P. Mousavi, B. Wood

20th Annual Lorne D. Sullivan Lectureship and Research Day

UBC Department of Urologic Sciences and the Vancouver Prostate Centre are delighted to be hosting the 20th Annual Lorne D. Sullivan Lectureship and Research Day. This milestone event will be a day of collaboration, discovery, and celebration of academic excellence. Highlight of the Day A keynote lecture by Professor Caroline Moore Research presentations from students, […]

AUA 2022

Annual Meeting May 13-16, 2022 (New Orleans, LA)

CUA 2022

77th Annual Meeting June 25-27, 2022 (Charlottetown, PEI)

WSAUA 2021

97th Annual Meeting Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2021 (Indiana Wells, CA)

 

 

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