Meet the New Fellows and Residents of the Department of Urologic Sciences
We’re excited to welcome our newest cohort of talented clinicians and researchers to the Department of Urologic Sciences!
Fellows:
Dr. Sarah Brink, Dr. Salah Khudhair, Dr. Emma Clarebrough, Dr. Genevieve Laberge and Dr. David Mueller
Residents:
Dr. Sergey Kens, Dr. Ali Khatib, Dr. Gabriela Maria Leon, and Dr. Vikas Arora
Fellows:
Sarah Brink
Salah Khudhair
Emma Clarebrough
Genevieve Laberge
David Muller-Sartori is an MD-PhD from Switzerland. He graduated from his urology residency at the University Hospital in Basel before joining the Wyatt Lab at the Vancouver Prostate Centre as a Postdoctoral Fellow in 2022. His research focus is on urothelial cancer biomarkers. His hobbies are running and hiking.
Residents:
Sergey Kens was born in Russia and came to Canada as an international student. He began his academic journey studying Environmental Technology at Niagara College and worked as an analyst before moving to Saskatchewan to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology. He stayed in Saskatchewan to pursue his MD, where he discovered urology. During medical school, Sergey loved shadowing community urologists and was drawn to the specialty’s blend of unique patient connection and technological innovation. The idea of improving patients’ quality of life through innovative technology inspired Sergey to complete a research project with Dr. Kunal Jana on the use of Irreversible Electroporation for treating kidney cancer. Sergey’s passion for improving urologic care also led him to work with Dr. Garson Chan on assessing the safety of transitioning prosthetic urologic surgeries to same-day discharge protocols. Sergey is deeply grateful and excited to continue his training at UBC and to join its world-class urology team. Outside the hospital, he enjoys snowboarding, challenging hikes, hitting the gym, and spending time with his partner and dog.
Ali Khatib was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, where he completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences and a Master’s in Biomechanics before moving to Vancouver for medical school at the University of British Columbia. During his clerkship in Chilliwack, Ali was introduced to Urology by Dr. Goodman and quickly became drawn to the field’s balance of surgical precision, innovation, and long-term patient care. Outside the hospital, he enjoys hiking BC’s Mountain trails, training in martial arts, and spending time with family and friends.
Gabriela Maria Leon was born in Prince George and grew up in Kelowna. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in Global Health. She then completed her master’s degree at the University of Oxford in the Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, returning to the University of Toronto for medical school. Outside of work, her hobbies include finding the best food/coffee shops in the city, running and trialing different workout studios, and travelling.
Vikas Arora was born and raised in India, where he completed medical school and a residency in General Surgery. His love for urology began as a clinical interest and evolved into a deep professional calling. He later moved to Canada, carrying a long-held dream of becoming a Urologist. His interest in urology is driven by its integration of surgical precision and medical management, broad procedural variety, and opportunities for innovation. His role as an Associate Physician inspired him to pursue residency training at UBC Urology, renowned for its world-class mentorship, surgical volume, and clinical excellence.
Beyond his clinical interests, he is passionate about backcountry exploration, and cooking and is an amateur singer—enthusiastically untrained but fully committed to off-duty performances
