Division of Nephrology

The Division has an important role in the UBC undergraduate medical curriculum, has a mature nephrology postgraduate training program, and participates actively in the Experimental Medicine and Clinical Investigator programs of the Department of Medicine.

 
 

Research Supervisors

Name Research Interests
Gill, Jagbir Kidney transplantation; Organ donation; Clinical epidemiology
Gill, John Clinical outcomes in kidney transplant patients; Access to kidney transplantation; Living donor transplantation; Cardiovascular risk in transplant patients
Keown, Paul Anthony immune response in transplantation and autoimmune disease, and ranges from molecular genetics to healthcare economics
Levin, Adeera Hypertension/Renal Transplantation; Medical Education; Outcome/Evaluation Method Applied to Renal Patients

News

59th ERA Congress – Paris, France

59TH ERA CONGRESS | PARIS & VIRTUAL 2022 ERA organizes the largest annual Nephrology Congress in Europe, welcoming thousands of attendees coming from all over the world, focusing on key learning features both in the clinical field as well as the scientific and latest innovations. The 59th...

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Becoming a KIDNEY DONOR

For many people living with kidney disease, a transplant offers the best chance at a healthier life. Organ donation saves lives and restores health. A kidney transplant is not a cure, but it offers the best possible improvement to health and quality of life for many people living with kidney...

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2022 CSN AGM | May 12-14 2022

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Recognizing the ongoing and increased uncertainty that COVID-19 is causing once again, our highest priority is the health and well-being of our CSN member, delegates, sponsors and Canada’s health workforce. With that in mind, the decision has been made to cancel the...

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Dr. Claire Harris | PUBLISHED (CSN): ‘Quality Improvement in Canadian Nephrology: Key Considerations in Ensuring Thoughtful Ethical Oversight

Abstract Purpose of review: Quality improvement (QI) work is a cornerstone of health care, and a growing area within nephrology. Quality Improvement in Canadian Nephrology: Key Considerations in Ensuring Thoughtful Ethical Oversight   Tamara Glavinovic1, Jay Hingwala2*, and Claire Harris3* Canadian...

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10th Annual Kidney Gala

The 10th annual Kidney Gala (BC/Yukon) raised $265,000 to make $2.15 million in it’s first 10 years A HUGE thank you to each and every one of you who celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Kidney Gala with us Saturday Night. Thank you to each one of you who purchased a ticket, made a donation...

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World Kidney Day 2022

World Kidney Day 2022 – Kidney Health for All   Bridge the knowledge gap to better kidney care Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common and harmful: 1 out of 10 adult people worldwide have it, and if left untreated it can be deadly. While early detection allows for disease care and management to...

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