Tahia Devisscher Forest Resources Management 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Tahia Devisscher research is studying the role of urban forests to increase urban resilience as a nature-based solution to climate change. Charlotte Boott Chemistry 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Charlotte Bott is developing a novel cellulose based material that is elastomeric and contains a second component which will enable the material to be strengthened after preparation. Kirstin Brink Oral Health Sciences 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Kirstin Brink is researching the development of tooth shape differences and replacement patterns in leopard geckos and green anoles, uncovering the mysteries of life-long, continuous tooth replacement in these animals. Florent Mazel Botany 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Florent Mazel research is developing and testing a novel comparative approach to identify beneficial gut microbes taxa and functions that would become candidate targets for in-depth (e.g. experimental) study in the future. Kenjiro Shirane Medical Genetics 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Kenjiro Shirane, using using mouse genetics and state-of-the-art sequencing technology, is researching the molecular basis of several human overgrowth syndromes, which will potentially lead to new avenues for treatment of these diseases. Francine Darroch Applied Sciences 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Francine Darroch is examining the social construction of physical activity with expectant and new parents with a specific focus on the role fathers play in supporting leisure time physical activity. Kieran Campbell Departments of Statistics & Pathology 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Kieran Campbell is researching high grade serous ovarian cancer, the hardest to treat with around 2800 cases in Canada each year. Caroline Ritter Animal Welfare Program 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Caroline Ritter's research aims to describe farmers’ networks and identify the most influential social referents on farmers’ dairy health and welfare management. Ehsan Jozaghi School of Population and Public Health 2017 Killam Postdoctoral Fellow Research Prize recipient Ehsan Jozaghi researches harm reduction networks of people who smoke illegal drugs. Sarah Moore Medical Genetics 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Sarah Moore's research set out to answer the question: To what extent, and how, do our early environments mold our personalities and abilities? Mayuri Sengupta Institute of Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Mayuri Sengupta explores the power hierarchies and gender dynamics at work in local forest management in Tripura, India. Nicholas Weilinger Psychiatry Edema is the leading cause of death in stroke patients. Neuroscientist and 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Nicholas Weilinger is studying edema with the goal of finding drug compounds that could help reduce the severity of this condition. Jelena Kolic Cellular and Physiological Sciences By understanding variations and molecular mechanisms associated with the development of Type 2 diabetes, 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow, Jelena Kolic, aims to make the implementation of personalized preventative and or therapeutic intervention strategies for T2D patients a reality. Gonzalo Saldías Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences As a 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Gonzalo Saldías research on modelling ocean flow over submarine canyons focuses on the Barley, Juan de Fuca, and Quinault canyons of the Vancouver and northern Washington ocean shelf. Travis Salway School of Population and Public Health Travis Salway is a 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow. His research focuses on the mental health services needs of gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) Canadians in sexual health clinics, and how these needs can be supported. Daniel Anstett Botany 2016-2017 Banting Postodoctal Fellow Daniel Anstett considers adaptation to drought across an entire species range and throughout multiple years. Jonathan Rolland Zoology Why are there more species in the tropics than in temperate regions? Zoologist and 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Jonathan Rolland is working to find out. Laura Vang Rasmussen Faculty of Forestry Can agricultural intensification and expansion lead to lower food security among local people? That's what 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Laura Vang Rasmussen is trying to discover. Brianne Kent Medicine- Neurology 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Brianne Kent is seeking innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease, a disorder that is projected to affect 1.4 million Canadians by 2013. Benjamin Freeman Zoology Evolutionary and 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Benjamin Freeman researches evolution, ecology and conservation, when he's not out birding at Vancouver's sewage ponds. Jennifer Sunday Zoology Dr. Jennifer Sunday started her postdoctoral fellowship at UBC in 2013. Her postdoctoral supervisors in the zoology department are Drs. Christopher Harley and Mary O'Connor. Pages1 2 next › last » Search Summary Spotlights of Postdocs at UBC
Tahia Devisscher Forest Resources Management 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Tahia Devisscher research is studying the role of urban forests to increase urban resilience as a nature-based solution to climate change.
Charlotte Boott Chemistry 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Charlotte Bott is developing a novel cellulose based material that is elastomeric and contains a second component which will enable the material to be strengthened after preparation.
Kirstin Brink Oral Health Sciences 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Kirstin Brink is researching the development of tooth shape differences and replacement patterns in leopard geckos and green anoles, uncovering the mysteries of life-long, continuous tooth replacement in these animals.
Florent Mazel Botany 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Florent Mazel research is developing and testing a novel comparative approach to identify beneficial gut microbes taxa and functions that would become candidate targets for in-depth (e.g. experimental) study in the future.
Kenjiro Shirane Medical Genetics 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Kenjiro Shirane, using using mouse genetics and state-of-the-art sequencing technology, is researching the molecular basis of several human overgrowth syndromes, which will potentially lead to new avenues for treatment of these diseases.
Francine Darroch Applied Sciences 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Francine Darroch is examining the social construction of physical activity with expectant and new parents with a specific focus on the role fathers play in supporting leisure time physical activity.
Kieran Campbell Departments of Statistics & Pathology 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Kieran Campbell is researching high grade serous ovarian cancer, the hardest to treat with around 2800 cases in Canada each year.
Caroline Ritter Animal Welfare Program 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Caroline Ritter's research aims to describe farmers’ networks and identify the most influential social referents on farmers’ dairy health and welfare management.
Ehsan Jozaghi School of Population and Public Health 2017 Killam Postdoctoral Fellow Research Prize recipient Ehsan Jozaghi researches harm reduction networks of people who smoke illegal drugs.
Sarah Moore Medical Genetics 2017-2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Sarah Moore's research set out to answer the question: To what extent, and how, do our early environments mold our personalities and abilities?
Mayuri Sengupta Institute of Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Mayuri Sengupta explores the power hierarchies and gender dynamics at work in local forest management in Tripura, India.
Nicholas Weilinger Psychiatry Edema is the leading cause of death in stroke patients. Neuroscientist and 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Nicholas Weilinger is studying edema with the goal of finding drug compounds that could help reduce the severity of this condition.
Jelena Kolic Cellular and Physiological Sciences By understanding variations and molecular mechanisms associated with the development of Type 2 diabetes, 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow, Jelena Kolic, aims to make the implementation of personalized preventative and or therapeutic intervention strategies for T2D patients a reality.
Gonzalo Saldías Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences As a 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Gonzalo Saldías research on modelling ocean flow over submarine canyons focuses on the Barley, Juan de Fuca, and Quinault canyons of the Vancouver and northern Washington ocean shelf.
Travis Salway School of Population and Public Health Travis Salway is a 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow. His research focuses on the mental health services needs of gay, lesbian, and bisexual (GLB) Canadians in sexual health clinics, and how these needs can be supported.
Daniel Anstett Botany 2016-2017 Banting Postodoctal Fellow Daniel Anstett considers adaptation to drought across an entire species range and throughout multiple years.
Jonathan Rolland Zoology Why are there more species in the tropics than in temperate regions? Zoologist and 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Jonathan Rolland is working to find out.
Laura Vang Rasmussen Faculty of Forestry Can agricultural intensification and expansion lead to lower food security among local people? That's what 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Laura Vang Rasmussen is trying to discover.
Brianne Kent Medicine- Neurology 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Brianne Kent is seeking innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease, a disorder that is projected to affect 1.4 million Canadians by 2013.
Benjamin Freeman Zoology Evolutionary and 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Benjamin Freeman researches evolution, ecology and conservation, when he's not out birding at Vancouver's sewage ponds.
Jennifer Sunday Zoology Dr. Jennifer Sunday started her postdoctoral fellowship at UBC in 2013. Her postdoctoral supervisors in the zoology department are Drs. Christopher Harley and Mary O'Connor.
