Faculty

ACCILI, Eric
Associate Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-6900
eric.accili at ubc.ca

Studying the molecular mechanisms that are responsible for cellular pacemaking behaviour and that underlie the function and expression of “pacemaker” channels.

ALIMOHAMMADI, Majid
Associate Professor of Teaching
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-7545
majid.alimohammadi at ubc.ca

I am the director of Anatomy 390 (summer), 391 (winter) and 392. I also direct the lab component of RHSC 420 for Masters of Occupational Therapy students. My other responsibilities include teaching 1st and 2nd year medical and dental students in Gross Anatomy, Histology and Neuroanatomy labs.

ALLAN, Douglas
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
doug.allan at ubc.ca

Specification of neuronal identity during Drosophila nervous system development.

BAMJI, Shernaz
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-4746
sbamji at mail.ubc.ca

Molecular mechanisms underlying synapse formation, maintenance and elimination. Role of cell adhesion molecules at the synapse.

CEMBROWSKI, Mark S.
Assistant Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-3463
mark.cembrowski at ubc.ca

We are interested in understanding how the brain accomplishes memory. To do this, we combine cutting-edge experimental neuroscience, big data analysis, and computational modeling. We use this multidisciplinary approach to study memory in the brain across many different levels: molecules, neurons, neural circuits, and behaviour.

COURNEYA, Carol-Ann
Associate Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-8245
courneya at mail.ubc.ca

Medical Education

My background is in Cardiovascular Physiology. My research interests are in Medical Education and include Medical Student Admissions and Faculty Development.

DOROUDI, Majid
Associate Professor of Teaching
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-7224
majid.doroudi at ubc.ca

HAAS, Kurt
Professor
Brain Research Centre
604-822-2330
kurt.haas at ubc.ca

Direct imaging of structural and functional plasticity in the intact and awake developing brain underlying normal growth and formation of dysfunctional neural networks leading to Autism, Schizophrenia and Epilepsy.

HILTON, Brett
Assistant Professor
Blusson Spinal Cord Centre
604-675-8863
bhilton at icord.org

We seek to identify the processes that prevent damaged neurons from regenerating following brain or spinal cord injury. To do this, we use a multidisciplinary strategy combining cellular, molecular, and bioinformatic approaches together with tissue clearing and 3D imaging analyses.  We are also interested in identifying the cells and circuits that are most critical for mediating functional improvements after spinal cord injury.

HULL, Christina
Assistant Professor of Teaching
Biological Sciences Bldg.
604-822-2658
christina.hull at ubc.ca

I am the Honours academic advisor, I also teach the renal physiology components of CAPS 301, CAPS 423, and BMEG 350. I am also involved in teaching CAPS 303, a laboratory course in human physiology, and CAPS 430, an advanced laboratory course in physiology.

JOHNSON, James
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-7187
james.d.johnson at ubc.ca

Molecular Signalling in Diabetes. We seek the fundamental causes of diabetes, the mechanism by which critical genes and acquired factors control pancreatic beta-cell survival and function.

KIEFFER, Timothy
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-2156
tim.kieffer at ubc.ca

In the Lab of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, we are combining both modern molecular and physiological techniques to develop innovative gene and cell therapy methods to treat diabetes.

KINDLER, Pawel
Professor of Teaching
Life Sciences Centre
604-827-5959
pawel.kindler at ubc.ca

KOPP, Janel
Assistant Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-827-0626
janelk at mail.ubc.ca

Identifying the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying development of pancreatic diseases such as diabetes and pancreatic cancer.

KREBS, Claudia
Professor of Teaching
Life Sciences Centre
604-827-5694
claudia.krebs at ubc.ca

LIU, Kenneth
Lecturer
Life Sciences Centre
604-827-5957
kenliu at mail.ubc.ca

I tutor in case-based learning and assist in the gross anatomy and neuroanatomy labs of the MD undergraduate program.

LOEWEN, Christopher
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
christopher.loewen at ubc.ca

Understand how the endoplasmic reticulum contacts and communicates with other organelles through defining the molecules that mediate these contacts.

MASON, Barry
Associate Professor of Teaching
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-7253
barry.mason at ubc.ca

I am the 2nd year Majors academic advisor and the course coordinator for PHYL 302, a laboratory course in general human physiology for students in Pharmacy. Additionally, I teach components of PHYL 301 and PHYL 424 courses.

MOORE, Edwin
Professor & Department Head
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-2498
edwin.moore at ubc.ca
Moore Lab

The lab investigates excitation-contraction coupling in muscle cells. We are particularly interested in the role of caveolae in cardiac muscle, and employ a combination of 3D imaging, contraction studies, and viral gene transfection to investigate normal and abnormal hearts.

MOUKHLES, Hakima
Associate Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-7882
hakima.moukhles at ubc.ca

Role of dystroglycan, a protein associated with several forms of muscular dystrophy, in the central nervous system. Molecular mechanisms underlying the dystroglycan-mediated targeting and polarization of proteins in glial cells.

NABI, Ivan Robert
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-7000
ivan.robert.nabi at ubc.ca

Cell biology of autocrine motility factor and its receptor; caveolae/raft-dependent endocytosis; organelle biogenesis; tumor cell motility and pseudopodial protrusion.

O’CONNOR, Timothy
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-9759
timothy.oconnor at ubc.ca

Functional analysis of transmembrane and secreted Semaphorins in the developing nervous system. Examination of the mechanisms that underlie directed cellular motility.

OSBORNE, Sally
Associate Professor of Teaching
Biological Sciences Bldg.
604-822-3421
sally.osborne at ubc.ca
www.sallyosborne.com

I am the Course Director for CAPS 200 (Biomedical Research:Essential Skills and Concepts), CAPS 303 (Laboratory in Human Physiology Honours) and CAPS 422 (Mammalian Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology) and teach respiratory physiology in CAPS 301, 303, 422, 430, and BMEG 350.

OYEDELE, Olusegun
Associate Professor of Teaching
UBC Okanagan
250-807-8253
olusegun.oyedele at ubc.ca

Education (Southern Medical Program)

PINDER, Karen
Professor of Teaching
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-1797
k.pinder at ubc.ca

RIDEOUT, Elizabeth
Associate Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-0623
elizabeth.rideout at ubc.ca

Understanding how male-female differences in the regulation of growth and metabolism lead to sex differences in body size, stress responses and lifespan in Drosophila.

ROSKELLEY, Calvin
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-0779
calvin.roskelley at ubc.ca

Podocalyxin in Breast Cancer Progression. Solid Tumor Progression Research Unit. Regulation of BRCA1 in Sporadic Ovarian Cancer.

TANENTZAPF, Guy
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-827-4334
guy.tanentzapf at ubc.ca

Integrin function in morphogenesis in the fly. My main scientific interest is in determining how cells come together to form complex structures and then, once formed, how such structures are maintained.

UNDERHILL, T. Michael
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-5833
t.michael.underhill at ubc.ca

Delineation of the genetic programs operating in skeletal development. My laboratory incorporates genome-wide cell and molecular biological approaches to decipher the function of genes in the formation of tissues such as bone, cartilage, fat and muscle.

VIAU, Victor
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-3899
victor.viau at ubc.ca
viaulab.med.ubc.ca

Central pathways mediating testosterone effects on hypothalamic response to stress.

VO, Lien
Lecturer and Prosector
Life Sciences Centre
lienvo at mail.ubc.ca

VOGL, A. Wayne
Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-822-2395
vogl at mail.ubc.ca

Motor proteins and spermatid translocation in the seminiferous epithelium; Intercellular junction turnover during spermatogenesis.

WEIDBERG, Hilla
Assistant Professor
Life Sciences Centre
604-827-6293
hilla.weidberg at ubc.ca

Understanding the pathways and mechanisms by which cells regulate mitochondrial homeostasis during stress.

WEST, Christopher
Associate Professor Blusson Spinal Cord Centre
604-675-8809
west at icord.org

YULE, Heather
Lecturer (Part-Time)
Life Sciences Centre
heather.yule at ubc.ca