Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report:______2007-2008
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology The University of British Columbia
ANNUAL REPORT July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre British Columbia’s Women’s Hospital and Health Centre Providence Health Care Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chairman’s Report 3
Organizational Structure 8
Mission Statement 9
Faculty and Departmental Organization 12
Business and Financial Summary 19
Site Head Reports 20
Divisional Reports 23
Teaching Programs 32
Research Grants 41
Publications 62
Visiting Lectureships 96
Memberships 96
Service on University Committees 146
Presentations at National & International Scientific Meetings ……………………………………………… 158
Awards of Distinction/Special Appointments/Honours Received ………………………………………….. 167
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Chairman’s Report
It is with pleasure that we present the Annual Report for the Department for the year June 30, 2009.
People Our business is people, mostly especially the women of British Columbia and their babies and families for whom we provide care. “Creating Health” is very much at the core of what we do! Within the departmental “family” there have been changes:
Fred Bryans the second, and longtime Head of the Department, died in February. Fred was committed to the task of creating health. His commitment and calm gentlemanly demeanor served all of us well as a model. Through his generosity and that of his wife Jane, his work will be continued through the establishment of the Fred Bryans Master Teacher Program.
Nelly Auersperg joined our Department on her “retirement” and has, reluctantly, put aside her microscope. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding of cancer in general and ovarian cancer in particular. She has been both a driving force and an inspiration. We wish her well in her second retirement!
Roxana Geoffrion joined the tenure track faculty to build our section of Female Pelvic Medicine and Surgical Reconstruction and to enhance our Surgical Education Program.
Ariadna Fernandez joined us as our new Research Manager and immediately had an impact in facilitating our research effort.
At the close of the year I was delighted that we were able to finalize the recruitment of K.S. Joseph to the department. K.S. is one of the leading perinatal epidemiologists in Canada and his move to Vancouver will have major positive effects on our research and educational endeavor. His recruitment was made possible by collaboration between our department, the School of Public and Population Health and the Children’s and Family Research Institute.
Some have come, or moved on; others remain in the family but with changed roles:
Peter Leung assumed the role of Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Medicine.
Geoff Hammond has stepped up to assume leadership of the Graduate Program within our own department.
Nancy Kent completed her term as Post Graduate Program Director. While in that position Nancy oversaw a doubling and remodeling of our program which truly became “provincial”. Under her leadership we have a program that is preeminent in the country. As she moves into a new chapter of life I am deeply grateful for her work in this area and her commitment to the department. Her shoes will be ably filled by Liz Joa.
Nancy Kent has also served over close to 2 years as Acting Head of the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. In this task she has provided leadership and stability, with the focus once again on “creating health”.
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Amanda Skoll was appointed Division Head and I know we can look forward to productive and fruitful times under her leadership.
Paula Lott left the staff at St. Paul’s Hospital but remains in our department based at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. I am pleased to welcome Markéta Gogela-Spehar and Suzanne Kim who have been appointed in her stead.
Marie-France Delisle has been the Clinical Clerkship Coordinator at BC Women’s Hospital and has been active in the development and implementation with the Interprofessional Educational Initiative around Intrapartum Care. Her roles in both of these spheres has been taken up by Dena Bloomenthal and am extremely grateful to each of them for their commitment to this most important endeavor.
In spite of all these changes we still look to build and recruit. Our priorities in this regard continue to be within the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and in the General Division. We are also keen to attract scientists in the fields of Psychology, Oncological Science and Fetal Physiology.
Care We have continued within the city of Vancouver to facilitate operative gynaecologic care. We have worked hard to minimize the sites at which physicians are required to attend, to rationalize the allocation of operating room time and we have consolidated urogynaecology activity at St. Paul’s. The multitude of sites within the city in which we are involved continues to be problematic but I do believe we have made some progress. The department is front and center, as always, in trying to build unified action across BC Women’s Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital with respect to obstetrical care. Again there remain challenges but once again I believe progress is being made. We have continued our efforts towards a more unified safety and quality initiative across all sites within the city of Vancouver, at least from a departmental perspective.
Education Our educational endeavors are documented elsewhere in this report but I would highlight the Round Table in Surgical Education held in November 2008 and the ensuing developments of the Laparoscopic Surgical Skills Task Group to confront the realities of advanced laparoscopic surgery, develop opportunity for our faculty and to enhance the teaching and acquisition of these skills by our post graduates. In the same vein we are moving ahead with advanced education in pelvic pain and endometriosis and the year saw our first Fellow in Female Pelvic Medicine and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, another collaborative endeavor, this time with the Department of Urological Sciences.
Research Our research funding continues to increase as is documented elsewhere in this report. I would like to comment on the unfolding of the recommendations of the Research Task Force and the appointment of a Research Advisory Group. This group is embarking on a needs assessment which will guide our research promotion endeavor. One of the recommendations of the Research Task Force was to absorb the “Basic Science Division” into the other subspecialty divisions. This recommendation has been implemented. It is important for all to appreciate that this move is designed to enhance the activities of the Basic Science Division and improve interaction and collaboration between basic scientists, clinician scientists, clinician investigators and clinicians – “through knowledge creating health”!
Under research I would also like to highlight the necessity for Research Ethics Review Boards and the large amount of time consuming work that these demand. They have been and are currently well served by individuals within the department who are prepared to give of their time and energy to the various UBC Review Boards that there are in existence. However, this is always an area of need and I would encourage any who are so inclined to come forward.
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General Issues The financial crisis of 2008 impacted all of us but the reassessment of the status of endowments held at UBC had a huge impact on the departmental budget during this year. While we all expected significant reductions the requirements for recapitalization undertaken by the Fund Managers at UBC resulted in a reduction of 60% in one spending allocation. This resulted in significant pain for many within the department and has caused a major rethink with respect to future planning. Hopefully this will be an interim situation but it has not been a pleasant one!
The Graduate Program reached the age of 25 this year and continues to flourish and develop. There are very few departments in the country which are home to such a program. The faculty, students and staff who make up this program are a rich source of knowledge generation and education. It is a resource to be treasured!
As the year ended we awaited the Academic Review of the REI Division, another step in the evolution of the division. The impact of the service demands and revenue generation of IVF on academic reproductive endocrinology has been felt across North America. We are fortunate to have a broad based Reproductive Endocrinology Division and yet this may have impacted negatively our IVF enterprise. Moving forward in a way that will safeguard a sound, broad education for our postgraduates and subspecialty residents and at the same time maintain IVF services will require partnership and innovation – and inevitably change!
We are a clinical department and the majority of our faculty are clinicians. Only at the University of British Columbia are these clinicians separated by the terms “clinical faculty” and “tenure track faculty”. Sadly, I fear, it will be a long time before this situation changes. Nevertheless, from a departmental perspective we have tried to treat faculty as one and to respect and value the commitment and contributions of all, given and received in light of their individual circumstances. I was pleased therefore when, at our interim planning and visioning session, members of “clinical faculty” came forward with a template by which to evaluate scholarly contributions. This is what I would expect of a committed department! Imagine my surprise, yes and anger, when this discussion was deemed “inappropriate” by the Office of Clinical Faculty Affairs. Perhaps I should not have been surprised! What saddened me most however, was the fact that members of our department who were ill at ease with the discussion could not bring themselves to voice that feeling either at the time or later in private (and as a write this, they still have not done so)! I guess that’s transparency, Vancouver style!
A significant amount of time and energy on the part of many people has been spent this past year on thoughts and talks and actions over capital redevelopment. With respect to our department this has involved Children’s and Women’s Hospitals, St. Paul’s Hospital and, more remotely, Surrey Memorial Hospital. What is striking about these discussions is the lack of synergy and the lack of transparency. There has been virtually no public debate on these issues, yet these are issues that impact the public purse and will affect the provision of health care for many years to come. In my opinion, the lower mainland Health Authorities should work together and formulate a plan for capital reconstruction that is informed by the needs of the population at large, recognizing the provincial nature of many services provided within the lower mainland. Furthermore, academic clinical medicine must be a part of this discussion. Without such comprehensive planning we are likely to continue to function in a loosely connected framework for many generations.
I thank each and every one within and beyond the department whose time and energy help to advance the health of the women of British Columbia and their offspring—through knowledge creating health.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert M. Liston, MB, ChB, FRCSC, FRCOG, FACOG Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 5 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report:______2008-2009
Dr Frederick Edward Bryans 1924–2009
Dr Fred Bryans died on 11 March 2009.
Fred received his formal medical education at the University of Toronto (MD 1946, followed by residency training in obstetrics and gynecology), Harvard University (graduate research), and at leading cancer treatment centres in Europe.
Dr Bryans spent his professional career as a geographic full-time faculty member in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia. In 1954, at the age of 30, he was appointed Assistant Professor. In 1960, at the youthful age of 36, he became Professor and Chairman of the Department, a post in which he served with distinction until 1978. During his 18 years as Department Head, he laid the foundation and prepared the department for its future development. Fred related well to a wide range of very different people. He appointed faculty from strikingly different backgrounds and was supportive and appreciative of their diversity. Fred fostered a unique, supportive environment within the Department with a friendly and collegial atmosphere among faculty, trainees and supporting staff members. There was a surprising lack of hierarchy, which made going to work truly a pleasure. Education and research endeavors were supremely important and valued. He retired from his University position in 1989 but remained active in Departmental and University affairs until shortly before his death.
Fred received many important awards and had numerous accomplishments during his distinguished career as teacher, academic and practicing obstetrician and gynecologist. Graduating classes of the UBC Medical School honored him with Best Educator awards. Dr Bryans was also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal.
His publications included scholarly works on endocrinology, cancer, congenital abnormalities, urinary in- continence, and other areas. His most recent work was started in 2004 at the age of 80 when he began the daunting task of writing the book documenting the history of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and some aspects of the specialty in the early days of the University of British Columbia Medical School, published in 2005. This book is yet another of Fred’s many gifts to the Department.
Dr Bryans remained the accomplished generalist who excelled in the practical as well as academic aspects of our specialty. As trainees, we were impressed with his management of challenging obstetrical and surgical cases referred to the Professor by colleagues from all areas of the province—truly a testament to his stature as clinician, obstetrician, and the gifted surgeon that he was. Through his role as an outstanding educator and planner as well as a distinguished and accomplished physician, he contributed significantly to the care of the women of British Columbia in a career spanning two generations.
At the national and international levels, Fred served on the council and committees of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, he was a founding member and president of the Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada (APOG), vice president of the Association of Professors of Gynaecology and Obstetrics in the United States (APGO-USA), vice president of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), and fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK).
Fred always had the interest of his department, students, trainees, colleagues, and patients foremost. He was a man of modesty and the highest integrity. In addition to all his many qualities, we learned and benefited from his wisdom, common sense, good judgment, sense of ethics, fairness, and generosity.
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Fred married Jane in 1975. They shared a loving, joyful, fulfilling life with a mutual devotion to the outdoors, hiking in the mountains and backcountry. Throughout his terminal illness, Jane was a stalwart and devoted companion who helped, nursed, and supported him.
If there is a single acclaimed and enduring attribute of Fred Bryans, it is that he was the ultimate gentleman and scholar who led by example. He left these legacies to his trainees, colleagues, and family who have been so fortunate to have known him and to have been influenced by him.
- Basil Ho Yuen, MBChB - Peter McComb, MBBS
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DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Dr. R. Liston Head, UBC Chief of OB/GYN Vancouver Teaching Hospitals
UBC Department Executive
Dr. E. Giesbrecht Dr. G. Cundiff Maureen Conlon Dr. D. Miller Dr. M. Heywood Site Head Site Head Director Site Head Site Head BC Women’s Providence Health BCCA Vancouver Care Acute
Wanda Moscipan Site Administrative Manager and UBC Liaison
Division of Division of Division of Education Division of Division of Maternal Fetal General Basic Science Gynaecologic Reproductive Medicine OB/GYN Dr. N. Kent Oncology Endocrinology Postgraduate & Infertility
Dr. N. Kent Education Acting Division Dr. N. Racette Dr. D. Rurak Dr. D. Miller Dr. T. Rowe Head Division Head Division Head Dr. G.L. Hammond Division Head Division Head Reproductive & Developmental Sciences Faculty 16 Faculty 33 Faculty 6 Faculty 10 Faculty 10
Support 7 Support 2 Honorary 2 Support 3 Support 10 Dr. A. Skoll Research Mgr 1 Support 1 Research Nurse Research Undergraduate Coordinator 2 Research Coordinator 1 Nurses/ Education Coordinators 10 Assistant/ Research Technicians 9 Nurses 9 Research Assistants/ Support 5 Technicians 8
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MISSION STATEMENT
Goal: Optimum health for the women of B.C. and their offspring.
1. This long term goal will be achieved overall by the following mechanisms: Working with our provincial partners on the development and implementation of innovative health care and disease prevention Through the education of the student, general and specialist physicians in all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Through the promotion and conduct of related academic enquiry
2. Intermediate (5 Year) Goals
Steps towards achieving long term goals
Within five years, the Department will make significant progress towards the following: Achieving excellence in clinical care, education and research Becoming an integrated, cohesive Department where members feel supported and valued Increased provincial collaboration Implementing the role/model of the academic physician Be recognized widely as leaders of women’s health
3. Implementation Strategies
Mechanisms by which the intermediate goals may be achieved
A. Achieving excellence in clinical care, education and research Clinical Excellence Consolidate and increase hospital gynaecology resources in Vancouver/Richmond Develop patient-focused programs of care, e.g. prenatal anomaly screening, early pregnancy assessment, chronic pelvic pain, academic gynaecological ultrasound Increase collaboration with “Specialized Women’s Health Centre” Promote provincial networks Encourage an attitude of enquiry Adopt “best practice” approach Foster inter-divisional activity
Education Review Clerkship to better address needs Explore additional alternative sites for student clinical education Establish teleconferencing with three Regional centres Develop web-based interactive learning aids Increase the number of postgraduate positions Explore additional sites for postgraduate education Define expectations and roles for each faculty member Remunerate educational activity undertaken by clinical faculty not on CASC arrangements
Research Improve Departmental research infrastructure (directory of funding sources, secretarial support and expertise, cross-divisional communication, start-up/support funds) Pursue all and any opportunity for funds (new funding sources, partnerships, etc) Provide guidance and advice to clinical researchers 9 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report______2008-2009
Promote faculty awareness of the support available within the health centres Define expectations and roles for each faculty member, resident, fellow, graduate student.
B. Becoming an integrated, cohesive department where members feel supported and valued Develop a clear Departmental governance structure Develop a framework for decision making based on principles of transparency, fairness and mutual respect Develop principles for the rational distribution of Department support Enhance communication across the Department Carry out annual review for each faculty member Promote the concept of “faculty”, embracing all department members Consolidate hospital-based resources Increase inter-hospital collaboration Clarify Departmental / Divisional roles and expectations for each Department member
C. Increased Provincial collaboration Continue and further develop collaboration with provincial organizations (e.g. BC Cancer Agency, BC Research Institute, BCRCP, BCMA) Explore increased links with Victoria General Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital and Prince George Hospital across the Departmental mandate Make physician resources for BC a Departmental issue
D. Implementing the role/model of the Academic Physician Reward academic activity (financially) Pursue clinical academic service contracts and/or employee agreements Provide time, support, advice and mentorship for young faculty Identify needs within the Department and foster recruitment to meet those needs Serve as role models for enticing medical students to our speciality and residents into fellowship programs Define Departmental expectations for each faculty member
E. Be recognized widely as leaders of women’s health Publish and distribute widely an annual report Encourage Department members to play enhanced role in academic health centre administration and in other medical organizations Develop a list of media spokespersons within the Department to respond to requests: coordinate with UBC Speakers Bureau Maintain record of media/government communication Develop a sense of pride in, and celebrate, our accomplishments
F. Academic Physician Define Departmental expectations for each faculty member Reward academic activity (financially) Pursue clinical academic service contracts and/or employee agreements Provide time, support, advice and mentorship for young faculty Identify needs within the Department and foster recruitment to meet those needs Serves as role models for enticing medical students to our specialty and residents into fellowship programs
G. Public Profile Publish and distribute widely an annual report Encourage Department members to play enhanced role in academic health centre administration and in other medical organizations 10 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report______2008-2009
Develop a list of media spokespersons within the Department to respond to requests: coordinate with UBC Speakers Bureau Maintain record of media/government communication Develop a sense of pride in and celebrate our accomplishments
Values: To achieve our vision, we will be guided by the principle,
“Everyone’s a teacher, everyone’s a learner.”
This emphasizes our belief that we can all learn from each other. The following values will also guide our activities:
Commitment: We are dedicated to what we do.
Competence: We believe in doing it right and doing it right the first time.
Continuous Improvement: We will seek to always improve on what it is we do.
Empowerment: We accept responsibility for our activities, individually and collectively, and will use this responsibility in a constructive manner.
Organizational Excellence: We will develop an organizational structure that encourages excellence.
Teamwork: We will work in a cooperative fashion to produce better results.
Trust: We believe in open communication with each other. We will respect differences in race, religion and gender and these shall not be barriers to development in our Department.
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FACULTY AND DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION
Professor and Head: Robert M. Liston
Site Heads Cundiff, Geoffrey Providence Health Care Giesbrecht, Ellen Site Head, BC Women’s Heywood, Mark Vancouver Acute Miller, Dianne M. BC Cancer Agency
Division Heads Kent, Nancy E. (Acting) Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine Miller, Dianne M. Division of Gynaecologic Oncology Racette, Dr. Nicole Division of General Obstetrics and Gynaecology Rowe, Timothy C. Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Rurak, Dan W. Division of Basic Sciences
Teaching Program Directors Gagnon, Alain Maternal Fetal Medicine Subspecialty Fellowship Training Program Heywood, Mark Gynaecologic Oncology Fellowship Program Kent, Nancy E. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Residency Program Hammond, Geoffrey L. Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Pride, Sheila M. Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Program Skoll, Amanda Undergraduate Education
Full-Time Faculty
Professors
Cundiff, Geoffrey W. Leung, Peter C.K. Rurak, Dan W. Hammond, Geoffrey L. Liston, Robert M. Stuart, Gavin C.E. Lee, Chi-Yu Gregory McComb, Peter F.
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Associate Professors
Farquharson, Duncan F. Money, Deborah M. Ma, Sai Rowe, Timothy C. MacCalman, Colin D. Skoll, Amanda Miller, Dianne M . von Dadelszen, Peter
Assistant Professors
Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Geoffrion, Roxana Cheung, Anthony P. Heywood, Mark Dahlgren, Leanne S. Kwon, Janice S. Ehlen, Thomas G. McAlpine, Jessica N. Finlayson, Sarah J. Sadownik, Leslie A.
Professor Emeritus Professor Emerita
Benedet, J.L. Auersperg, Nelly Boyes, David A. Chung, Madeline Bryans, Frederick E. (deceased March 11, 2009) Effer, Sidney E. Gomel, Victor Ho Yuen, Basil Korn, Gerald W. Moon, Young Suk Perks, Anthony M. Ross, John E. Taylor, Patrick
Clinical Faculty
Clinical Professors
Christilaw, Jan E. Marquette, Gerald P. Fluker, Margo R. Sanders, Barry H. Frinton, Vera M. Shaw, Dorothy Gagnon, Alain L. Wilkie, David H.L. Kent, Nancy E.
Clinical Associate Professors
Allaire, Catherine Mathews, J. David Dansereau, Jerome Pride, Sheila M. Delisle, Marie-France Scali, Vincent C. Garrey, Matthew M. Selke, Petra A. Gill, Glenn H. Simpson, M. Lynn Kanke, Lorena J. Tessier, Francine Kinney, Gary Thomson, Sydney L. Lim, Kenneth I. Williams, Christina Yakimov, M. Peggy 13 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report______2008-2009
Clinical Assistant Professors
Ahman, Frank Pedersen, Sara A. Anderson, Robert B. Pressey, Tracy L. Bagdan, B. Matthew Purcell, Jacqueline Belanger, Michelle Racette, Nicole Beresford, Peter Bloomenthal, Dena Butler, Blair Reimer, Shirley A. Cooper, John Rhone, Stephanie A. Fisher, Stephanie Robertson, John G. Rosengarten, Mark I. Fitzsimmons, Brian P. Roy, Robert P.A. Giesbrecht, Ellen M. Gupta, Madhu Rychel, Valerie C. Hitkari, Jason A. Schouls, Jacquelynn Hudson, Stephen P. Selke, Petra Hunt, Alan P. Steele, Dale R. Joa, Elisabet A. Taylor, Elizabeth Kaye, Stephen H. Tessier, Francine Lalji, Sayrin Ubhi, Jagdeep Leon, Roberto Van Schalkwyk, Julianne Lott, Paula Wagner, Brenda L. McMurtrie, Elissa Millar, Debra M. Waterman, Douglas H. Mitchell, Patrick James Williams, Christina Mueller, Caroline Woo, Henry
Clinical Instructors
Arkuran, Cigdem Lajoie, Jennifer M.
Beresford, Peter Mackoff, Harley P. Cox, Michael Mitenko, Nancy Newbigging, James D. Galliford, Brian W. Oakes, Jennifer Havelock, Jon C. Quinlan, David J. Heslip, Laura A. Roberts, Jeffrey E. Hunt, Harold G. Jackson, Gary C. Robson, Helen J. Johnston, William G. Seethram, Kenneth Kingston, William G.R. Wallace-Chau, Dhea
Associate Members
Ballem, Penny J Irving, Julie Clinical Professor, Hematology Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Basson, Rosemary Janssen, Patti Clinical Professor, Psychiatry Associate Professor, Health Care & Epidemiology 14 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report______2008-2009
Cebellos, Katherine Knight, Bryan Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology & Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Laboratory Medicine Clement, Philip B. Magee, Laura A. Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Clinical Associate Professor, Medicine
Cooperberg, Peter Misri, Shaila Professor, Radiology Clinical Professor, Psychiatry
Emerman, Joanne T. Naus, Gregory Professor, Cellular & Physiological Sciences Clinical Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Harris, Susan J. Nelson, Brad Clinical Professor, Family Practice Department of Pathology, University of Victoria
Hoskins, Paul Ogilvie, Gina Clinical Professor, Medical Oncology Assistant Professor, Family Practice
Huntsman, David Purkiss, Susan Associate Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Clinical Instructor, Medicine Medicine
Innis, Sheila M. Rajamahendran, Rajadurai Professor, Paediatrics Professor, Land & Food Systems
Ionescu, Diana Roskelley, Calvin Clinical Assistant Professor, Pathology & Associate Professor, Cellular & Laboratory Medicine Physiological Sciences
Adjunct Members Stephenson, Mary D. Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology University of Chicago
Director Administrator Conlon, Maureen Moscipan, Wanda
Systems Analyst Research Coordinators Davies, Helen Erskine, Yvonne Menzies, Jennifer Morris, Tara Research Program Manager Quelch, Sarah Fernandes, Ariadna Venables, Lisa
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Nurse Coordinator, UBC Centre for Reproductive Health Noble, Lillian
Research and IVF Nurses Research Assistants/Technicians Babic, Mary Chaworth-Musters, Tessa Barrow, Sandra Garcia, Leticia Chan, Stephanie Kar-Wei Geary, Susanne Chand, Sunita Gilgoff, Sarah Hamilton, Michelle Hu, Yuxiang O’Malley, Wanda L. Karacabeyli, Eda Maan, Evelyn Maines-Bandiera, Sarah Martin, Victoria Manuales, Arlene Parmar, Nancy Payne, Beth Sara, Yvonne Ryu, Helen Steele, Jamie Salamanca, Maria Clara Shu, Maxine Sy, Lydia Underhill, Carolyn Wei, Jack Yang, Theresa Zamuco-Garcia, Editha Zhu, Ellen
Counsellors, IVF Program Stark Glassman, Jana Schwartz, Karin
Program Administrators Lewis, Scott (Postgraduate Education) Rampf, Mary-Ann (Undergraduate Education)
Program Assistants Nair, Roshni (MFM and Graduate Program in Reproductive & Developmental Sciences) Orr, Mary (Gynaecologic Oncology Torresan, Denise (REI)
Support Staff Asham, Patricia Glover, Kerrie Bidwell, Heather Hartling, Paula Brown, Barbara Jagpal, Gayle Brown, Dawna Lambrecht, Melissa Burzan, Christiane Pinchin, Deborah Chan, Adeline Remin, Barbara Chan, Maria Rivard, Marie Chan, Pearlin Totsikas, Maria Dhillon, Devi Townsend, Donna Espinosa, Tanya Vesho, Rola Ewasiuk, Jane Wagner, Marlies Garcia, Rosemarie Yan, Stella
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Residents
Name PGY Yr Adams. Erin 3 Ambrose, Devon 2 Burrows, Jason 3 Coll, Oisin 3 Dennie, Joelle 1 Donnelly, Carolyn 4 Eastabrook, Genevieve 4 Ezzat, Hanna 2 Fofie, Monica 2 Gogela-Spehar, Marketa 5 Grabowska, Kirsten 5 Jackson, Andora 1 Johnson, Stephanie 1/2 Kenyon, Jennifer 5 Kim, Susan 4/5 Kozic, Jennifer 1 Lalani, Salim 4 Lazare, Darren 4/5 Massey, Andrea 1 McCullough, Carolyn 3 Mitchell, Sheona 1 Mohtashami, Fariba 4 Nahas, Samar 4/5 O’Connoll, Jacqueline 3 Park, Grace 1 Poon, Jason 5 Pylypjuk, Christy 1 Rivera, Rebeca 3 Rodgers, Laurren 2 Sadeghi, Susan 5 Salvador, Shannon 4 Singh, Tara 5 Whitehill, Kellie 4 Wilson, Cheryl 2 Yen, Tin-Wing 1 Yong, Paul 2
Post-Doctoral Fellows Huang, Qing (Jessica) Martinez-Selva, David Kim, Ki Yon Wu, Tsai-Wen Klausen, Christian
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Subspecialty Fellows
Maternal Fetal Medicine Gynaecologic Oncology Burym, Craig Correa-Bulnes, Raimundo Gasim, Turki Mazgani, Mona Mayer, Chantal Saldivar, J. Salvador Waterman, Beth
Reproductive Endocrinology & Intertility Gamelin, Adrian Carranza-Mamane, Belina
Urogynecology Kris Cvach
Postgraduate Students PhD Students MSc Students Chen, Jung Chien Chaworth-Musters, Tessa Chen, Jungling Chen, Juelei (LOA) Hong, Eiu-Ju Davies, Alastair Hong, In-Sun Eastabrook, Genevieve Lau, Man Tat (Raymond) Ferguson, Kyle Minor, Agata Kirkpatrick, Gordon Ng, York Hunt Liu, Gordon Park, Sehyung (Steve) Massey, Kiran Poon, Song Ling Menzies, Jennifer Shi, Fengtao Nguyen, Tuan-Anh So, Wai Kin (Kelvin) Peng, Bo Wen, Jiadi Peng, Gang Woo, Michelle Tang, Steven Xie, Fang (Cindy) Wong, Edgar Chan Zou, Junxuan (Ilsa)
Visiting Scientists Atalla, Walid Miguel-Queralt, Solange Cheng, Lydia – Visiting Graduate Student Wu, Daniel Huang, Ruby Zhang, Yu Lin, Qing
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BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Over the period of July 2008 to June 2009, we have continued to meet the challenges of tight budget controls and limited financial resources. Monies allocated for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, resident educational activity and educational program infrastructure have been stable and have enabled us to administer these programs effectively.
We welcomed Ariadna Fernandez to the department research manager role and she has very ably in a very short period of time coordinated and promoted research activities across the department. The research studies inventory continues to grow as does the number of research students, coordinators and assistants on that corridor!
Helen Davies continues to streamline our databases and website and we remain thankful for her expertise and ability to move us forward technologically. Both Wanda Moscipan and Helen Davies have continued their involvement with the Faculty of Medicines ADAPT project which promises an integrated faculty wide appointment process and web based CV database.
The CTAA (Clinical Teaching Accountability and Allocation) Committee continues to function under Dr Woo’s leadership and the department remains committed to allocating and dispersing PGME and Undergrad program funds to clinical faculty for their teaching contributions in those educational programs.
The department is undergoing external review in July 2009 as Dr Liston prepares to step down from his department head role in 2010. Wanda Moscipan is to be congratulated on pulling together a very comprehensive document which will assist the reviewers with this task.
We have seen a few changes to our administrative team during this reporting period: Melissa Lambrecht left to join the WHRI and we welcomed Lee Smith from BCCA in June to this post. . While Rosemarie Garcia was on maternity leave, Kerrie Glover very ably covered this role as well as her own and we look forward to Rosemarie’s return in October 2009.
We look forward to organizing an education session for all administrative and management staff in the near future – given the geographical spread of hospitals and sites, we do encourage attendance at meetings and events that permeate the department at large and enjoy interaction at that level. In closing, I want to thank each of our administrative / management staff at the various sites and within our programs for their commitment to the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Respectfully submitted,
Maureen Conlon, BScOT, MHA Director, UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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SITE HEAD REPORTS
B.C. Women’s Hospital
No Report Submitted
Ellen Giesbrecht, MD, FRCSC Acting Site Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology BC Women’s Hospital
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Providence Health Care
No Report Submitted
Geoffrey Cundiff, BSc, MD Site Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Providence Health Care 21 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report:______2008-2009
Vancouver General Hospital
No Report Submitted
Mark Heywood, MD, FRCSC Site Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Vancouver Acute 22 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
DIVISIONAL REPORTS
Basic Science
No Report Submitted
Dan Rurak, PhD Head, Basic Science Division 23 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
General Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Our members
Our Division has 32 members, 24 with full obstetrics and gynecology practices, 2 with obstetrics practice only and 6 with gynecology practices only. New to our Division are Doctors Susan Kim and Marketa Gogelar Spehar, who share one position at St-Paul’s hospital. Doctor Roxana Geoffrion also joined the St.Paul’s group and our division as Assistant Professor with a specialty in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
The Executive Committee
The executive committee continues to meet monthly, with the exception of the summer months. The members are Doctor Nicole Racette (chair), Doctor Geoff Cundiff, Doctor Stephanie Fisher, Doctor Brian Fitzsimmons, Doctor Ellen Giesbrecht, Doctor Liz Joa and Doctor Henry Woo. Once approved, the minutes of each meeting are circulated to all the members of the Division to ensure ongoing communication.
Programs and Services-Update
The Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic (EPAC) continues to provide complete care for the women with first trimester of pregnancy problems (bleeding, pain, etc). This service is now available every day of the workweek. Doctor Stephanie Fisher joined the existing team led by Doctor Stephanie Rhone and composed of Doctors Dena Bloomenthal, Margo Fluker and Nicole Racette.
The Rapid Access Gynecology Clinic continues to operate at the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre. In January 2009, nursing support was added to improve in patient care and follow-up. All members of the gynecology call group at VGH participate in the supervision of residents and provide care at the clinic.
The urogynecology services are now concentrated at St.Paul’s hospital, with Doctor David Wilkie, Doctor Geoff Cundiff and Doctor Roxanna Geoffrion on staff. In the near future, they are hoping to offer integrated services such as pessary fitting initiatives.
Call Groups
All 3 hospitals have integrated call groups.
St.Paul’s hospital has streamlined its call groups to include one in-house physician (obstetrics and gynecology) and one immediately available physician (gynecology) providing 24-hour call shifts together. At VGH, the call group continues to include members of the general gynecology and REI divisions and provides 24-hour call coverage. At BCWH, 2 members of the obstetrics call group are on call together, providing 12-hour shift coverage for consultative and primary care obstetrics.
Education
The Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery program is now offering a 2-month rotation for residents in PGY-3 at St.Paul’s Hospital.
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The fellowship program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery has obtained a 2-year $50,000 educational grant from Johnson & Johnson. The first fellow is Dr Kris Cvach. This fellowship is in collaboration with the Department of Urological Sciences. Since September 2008, PGY-1 residents are offered a Family Planning Rotation. Residents spend one month doing clinical and academic training in contraception and abortion care. During this month, the first year residents are able to do many pelvic exams, paracervical blocks, early pregnancy dating ultrasounds, and D&C's for therapeutic abortions. In addition, they participate in decision making counseling and contraceptive sessions. Eight residents participated fully in this first year of the program and it received excellent reviews at the Residency Education Committee. Residents feel that this rotation not only prepares and helps them in their other rotations, but sensitizes them to another aspect of women’s health that many had not been exposed to. This initiative received a onetime grant of $180,000 from the Ryan Residency Program based at UCSF. This has been used to purchase new ultrasound machines for the sites participating in the training, as well as other needed educational material and staff support. The EPAC clinic has also been associated with the Family Planning Rotation.
Continuing Surgical Education
This committee has produced 2 excellent documents entitled “Model for Credentialing New Surgical Procedures” and “Model for Preceptor Program”. The goal is to facilitate access, mentorship and support to our members for new procedures while maintaining the highest level of patient care and safety. As a large part of the gynecology surgery teaching is provided by the members of the general division, it is our ultimate goal to have all graduating residents trained in the most up-to-date surgical approaches.
Awards
Dr Geoff Cundiff has received the Mike Turko surgical teaching award.
Research
Many research projects are ongoing and involve many of our members at multiple sites. Some of those include the Twin Birth Study and the CHIPS Study.
Recruitment
Doctor Ellen Giesbrecht was the successful applicant for the position of Head of Obstetrics at BCWH. We will be advertising to fill her previous clinical position in the fall of 2009. Doctors Susan Kim and Marketa Gogelar Spehar have joined the team of St.Paul’s obstetrician-gynecologists, sharing the vacancy left by the departure of Doctor Paula Lott. The advertised position for a general obstetrician-gynecologist with advanced family practice skills will be filled in the summer of 2009.
Future Directions
Our recruitment efforts will continue and new members will be joining in the next year to help with the provision of care in areas where patients have to wait the most. Priorities have been identified in the areas of lower genital tract and vulvovaginal diseases and sexual medicine. In addition, we will attempt to fill any vacancy from retirement or leave. The concept of the academic generalist will be further developed as we hope to recruit individuals with strong interest and skills in research and publications. With the mentorship opportunities in minimal invasive surgery now available at all sites, all our generalists will strive to offer the most up to date surgical choices to their patients while continuing to maintain the highest level of patient safety.
The members of the General Division continue to be committed to education and teaching, research, development of specialized programs in addition to the delivery of excellent patient care. Their ongoing 25 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009 participation in many committees and activities of the Department makes our Division well positioned to lead the way into the many changes coming to us in the next year.
Respectfully submitted,
Nicole Racette, MD, FRCSC Head, Division of General Gynaecology & Obstetrics
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Gynaecologic Oncology
No Report Submitted
Dianne Miller, MD, FRCSC Head, Division of Gynaecologic Oncology 27 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM)
No Report Submitted
Nancy Kent, MD, FRCSC Acting Head, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine 28 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI)
No Report Submitted
Timothy Rowe, MB, BS, FRCSC Head, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
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Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology is a “division” of the Department of Surgery of the BC Children’s Hospital. Official designation is undefined. Gynaecological services for children and adolescents are a responsibility of both Paediatrics and Adult Gynaecology and as such falls under the jurisdiction of both university departments.
Our Members
A referral service for paediatric and adolescent gynaecology at BC Children’s Hospital is provided by Drs. Debra Millar and Ellen Giesbrecht. Both Dr. Millar and Dr. Geisbrecht are subspecialty trained and have been providing province-wide care through a subspecialty clinic at BC Children’s Hospital. Patients are referred most commonly by paediatricians throughout the province, as well as by other gynaecologists and primary care physicians. In addition, patients are also referred by colleagues in paediatric surgery and urology as well as medical subspecialities of paediatrics such as endocrinology, medical genetics and oncology.
Services
Emergency coverage for the BC Children’s Hospital is largely covered by Drs. Millar and Giesbrecht but other members of the Division of General Gynaecology and Obstetrics also cover weekend call and holiday relief for the emergency room. Consult call for the hospital is also provided as a 24-hour service.
Education
Residents in Obstetrics and Gynaecology are provided training in the subspecialty as a three-month rotation during their Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility block. During this time, they attend a weekly referral clinic in Adolescent and Paediatric Gynaecology. They also participate in consultation and emergency call for the hospital with the attending subspecialist and attend both elective and emergency surgical lists. Elective rotations are provided to both visiting residents and medical students who have an interest in the subspecialty.
Multidisciplinary Activity
Patients with gynaecologic concerns in adolescence and childhood often have multidisciplinary concerns. As such, both Drs. Millar and Giesbrecht participate on the Gender Assessment Committee at BC Children’s Hospital. This committee meets monthly and is a forum for multidisciplinary input for patients with medical concerns involving medical genetics, paediatric endocrinology, paediatric urology, gynaecology and psychiatry. Individual patient management is discussed at this committee, as well as regular subjects of continuing medical education.
We enjoy active involvement in NASPAG (North American Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynecology), as well as CANPAGO (Canadian Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecologists and Obstetricians) – our representation to SOGC.
Challenges
The health providers of gynaecologic medical care in children and adolescents recognize the importance of a strong input at the Children’s Hospital. We continue to build sound working relationships with our surgical colleagues in pediatric general surgery and pediatric urology.
Ongoing research activity in paediatric and adolescent gynecology is recognized as a need requiring attention. At present Dr. Millar and Dr. Geisbrecht are both involved in clinical research at a minimal 30 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009 level. Dr. Millar is currently a co-investigator with colleagues at the Hospital for Sick Children evaluating adolescents using continuous combined oral contraceptives. We in the ‘division’ are actively recruiting to acquire a third gynecologist with subspecialty training who will bring research initiative to the group. There is an increasing volume of clinical activity in pediatric and adolescent gynecology with increasing wait times through the ambulatory referral clinics as well as a significant increase in the emergency services provided through BCCH in the last year. The pediatric and adolescent gynecology group at BCCH wish to look for future growth with a strong emphasis on developing clinical research given the volume of clinical activity here at BCCH.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Millar, MD, FRCSC Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology
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TEACHING PROGRAMS
Undergraduate Education
No Report Submitted
Amanda Skoll, MD, FRCSC Director, Undergraduate Education Program Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 32 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Residency Training Program
The Residency program continues to be a vibrant and growing program of which we can all be proud. Highlights of the past academic year are as follows:
The PGY1 Year
New PGY1’s in July 2008 included Nadia Branco, Caitlin Dunne, Lise Gagnon, Vanessa Nicolau, Nicole Todd, Mina Wesa and Julie Wood. The popular simulation sessions at the Centre of Excellence in Surgical Education and Innovation (CESEI) at VGH, ably led by Jason Hitkari, were once again undertaken. In addition the program was expanded this year to include Obstetrical simulation sessions led by Aude Beauchamp from the Royal Columbia. Despite being based at all three PGY1 training sites (Victoria, St Paul’s and Royal Columbian) the juniors made great efforts to attend their once a month academic time in Vancouver and enjoyed interacting with the rest of the residents in the program at Academic Half Day.
The PGY2 Year
Janet Lyons, Andora Jackson, Andrea Massey, Jennifer Kozic, Sheona Mitchell, Grace Park, Christy Pylypjuk and Tin-Wing Yen rotated through the four PGY2 training sites, BCW, VGH, St. Paul’s and Royal Columbian. The program is once again grateful to the dedicated rotation supervisors of the PGY2 year, Drs. Michelle Belanger, Henry Woo, Matt Garrey and Jag Uhbi.
The PGY3 Year Stephanie Johnson, Cheryl Wilson, Laurren Rogers, Devon Ambrose, Paul Yong and Hanna Ezzat rotated through the PGY3 rotations of Specialized Gyne, Maternal Fetal Medicine, REI, ultrasound and research. Sadly we lost Monica Fofie to the Family Practice Residency Program following her maternity leave. As much as we will miss her, we wish Monica well in her new career.
The PGY4 Year
Jason Burrows, Rebeca Rivera, Jacqueline O’Connell, and Oisin Coll enjoyed the Community rotations in Kamloops, Nanaimo and Prince George despite the distance from family and friends. The Community rotation continues to be a highly valued part of the program. Gynecologic Oncology, electives, a final month of research rounded out the year prior to starting in as chief residents in the spring. Erin Adams took a leave of absence to pursue a Masters of Public Health through the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the Reproductive and Sexual Health stream, a dream of hers since her PGY1 year.
The PGY5 Year
Fariba Mohtashami, Genevieve Eastabrook, Kellie Whitehill, Carolyn Donnelly, Shannon Salvador, Salim Lalani, Darren Lazare, Samar Nahas and Marketa Gogela-Spehar accounted for our largest graduating class ever. Their success on the Royal College Fellowship examinations in the spring is a testament to the dedication and support of the entire Department. Thank you everyone for guiding these young people through a successful five years of training!
Academic Day
The 2009 UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Academic Day was held on March 12th. Resident presenters included Carolyn Donnelly, Genevieve Eastabrook, Kellie Whitehill, Marketa Gogela- Spehar and Darren Lazare. The Canadian Women’s Health Foundation Best Resident Research Paper Award went to Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook. Marketa Gogela-Spehar was awarded the Best Resident 33 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Research award presented by the UBC Department.
2009 teaching awards presented by the residents at the Academic Day Dinner went to Dr. Blair Butler who received the CREOG Teaching award and Dr. Geoffrey Cundiff who won the Mike Turko Award for Surgical Teaching.
Residents’ Day
Once again Residents Day has become a day of diverse activities enjoyed by all. Thanks to Dr. Rob Liston who graciously allowed us the use of his sailboat for the day out of Point Roberts. An enthusiastic group of kayakers paddled out of Deep Cove. Dr. Matthew Garrey led the revival of golfing back into our day’s events. A very good time was had by all.
Resident award winners for this year were as follows: Dr. Carolyn Donnelly won the Hamilton Wadham Memorial Prize for demonstrating empathy and excellence in leadership; Dr. Fariba Mohtashami won the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Award for Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures; Dr. Salim Lalani won the Dr. Erle Mitchell Memorial Award for surgical skills and collegiality; Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook won the Dr. Ray Vaughan Award presented by the staff at St. Paul’s Hospital for respect, humour and dedication to the specialty. 2009 saw a new award being presented, the Mona Kalyanpur Award for overall excellence in the performance of the UBC Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program. The inaugural award, presented by Dr. Kaylanpur herself, went to Dr. Marketa Gogela-Spehar. The award is the result of a bequest to Mona from a patient and we are pleased that Mona was present to inform us of where the funding came from and what it is meant to signify in a resident in our program.
Thank you all for coming out and joining us in our celebration and thank you to the residents for all the work they do for us!
The program was sorry to see Ms Jennifer Wilson leave as Jen had made herself indispensable in the administration of the program as an assistant to Mr. Scott Lewis. Jennifer had the opportunity to relocate back to California and we wish her the best in her new life back home.
The program would not continue to function if it weren’t for the dedication and work of Mr. Scott Lewis, without whom none of us would know where to begin to keep us all on track and on budget and motoring along from year to year. Once again thanks for all you do for the residents and the faculty Scott.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Kent, MD, FRCSC, Med Residency Program Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Gynaecologic Oncology Fellowship Program
No Report Submitted
Mark Heywood, MD, FRCSC Program Director Gynaecologic Oncology Fellowship Program
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Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program
The University of British Columbia’s Subspecialty Training Program in Maternal Fetal Medicine is a two-year fellowship that follows completion of the Royal College Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It is recognized by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The program remains one of the most successful in Canada and continues to attract both Canadians and foreign trained physicians. We have up to three fellowship positions at any given time and funding is typically available for North American graduates who reside in Canada. The program accepts new trainees on a yearly basis, alternating between one and two new fellows each year. An optional third year for research and/or development of specialized skills is available at certain times.
The 2008-2009 academic year was marked by a change in leadership. Dr. Alain Gagnon stepped down to pursue other challenges, and was replaced by me in February of 2009. This did not lead to any significant changes in the program, which had successfully received full accreditation from the Royal College just one year before.
The teaching sessions have continued on a weekly basis. They include a variety of topics and learning methods, including informal case discussion, didactic presentation, online workshops and computer based modules. Many members of the Division, as well as members of other specialties within and outside the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology have contributed to the success of the teaching sessions. They are extremely well received by the fellows, along with many attendings within the division who keep their knowledge up to date through this forum.
The rotation at the Surrey Memorial Hospital Maternal-Fetal Medicine Unit continues to expand as perinatal services in that centre expand. Fellows appreciate the opportunity to experience the practice of MFM in a slightly different model, while still being part of the UBC team. Fellows also continue to attend the obstetrical maternal cardiac disorder clinic at St. Paul’s on a monthly basis.
Over the course of this academic year, Dr Chantal Mayer completed her MFM training, the first fellow to complete her program on a part-time basis. She subsequently moved into a staff position with the division. Dr. Beth Waterman started her fellowship in September of 2007, and will complete her two years of training, including work on her Masters in Medical Education (with an emphasis on Knowledge Translation) in December of 2009.
Ongoing challenges with funding continue to exist within the fellowship program. Although there is sufficient clinical material and educational opportunity for more trainees, positions are limited by the availability of funding from the Ministry of Health through the Postgraduate Education office. It is difficult not to be able to accommodate all of the superb candidate who would like to pursue subspecialty MFM training in the program.
In summary, the fellowship program continues to be active and dynamic, responding to the changing requirements of the practice and enhancing the learning experience. It allows the trainees to develop the multiple aspects required to practice Maternal Fetal Medicine in an academic setting. It is a great pleasure for us to be able to participate in this development under the umbrella of the Provincial Health Services Authority, Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia, the University of British Columbia and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Skoll, MD FRCSC 36 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Fellowship Program
No Report Submitted
Sheila Pride, BSc, MD, FRCSC Program Director Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Fellowship Program
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REPRODUCTIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCES PROGRAM
The Reproductive and Developmental Sciences program has 20 Full Members and eight Associate Members.
The following is a breakdown of the trainees in the program:
PhD - 16 trainees MSc - 11 trainees PDF - 4 trainees Visiting Scholars - 4 trainees
The following visiting scientists/scholars presented at the RDS seminars which consists of all the graduate students, visiting scholars, postdoctoral fellows, research technicians and faculty members:
Dr. Hajime Oishi (Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Tokyo University, Japan “Identification and functional analysis of novel nuclear complex bridging BRCA1 and estrogen receptor alpha”
Dr. Yung-ming Lin, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, National Cheng Gung University, Taiwan “The role of sex determining gene FGF9 in male infertility”
Dr. Daniel Wu, Visiting Postdoctoral Fellow, Chang-Gung University, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Taiwan “Endometrium and endometriosis: The role of steroid and peptide hormones”
Dr. Haiyan Lin (Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences “The structure and expression of corticosteroid binding globulin”
There were also special seminar sessions from invited speakers who gave talks to the graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research technicians and faculty members as listed below:
August 15, 2007 Professor David Armstrong, University of Adelaide, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Australia, “Utero-ovarian signaling: a new concept in follicle paracrine regulation?”
October 22, 2007 Professor Yan-ling Wang, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, “Influence of MMP-26 on cell invasion and its modulation by GnRHs in human trophoblast cells”.
October 25, 2007 Professor Jacques Donnez, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Universite Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium, “Preservation of fertility in women: ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation”.
December 21, 2007 Professor Benjamin Tsang, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Cellular & Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa, “Chemoresistant ovarian cancer: Dysregulation of Cisplatin-induced, p53- dependent FLIP Ubiquitination by Akt”.
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April 9, 2008 Professor Eu Leong Yong, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University of Singapore, “Nuclear receptors: Master switches for food, sex & drugs”.
May 16, 2008 Ms. Julie Shaw (PhD Candidate), Dept. of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital, “Expression hormonal regulation and physiological functions of human tissue Kallikrein-related peptidases during the menstrual cycle”.
Awards
Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook – MSc candidate – STIRRHS bursary, $9,000 per annum; Department portion $9,000 per annum – total of $18,000 pa.
Mr. Gordon Kirkpatrick – MSc candidate – NSERC PGSM stipend, $17,300 per annum.
Mr. Bo Peng – MSc candidate – International Partial Tuition Waiver. CIHR: IWRHTP Graduate Studentship, $17,850 per annum.
Ms. Manoja Pretheeban – MSc candidate – International Partial Tuition Waiver.
Dr. Tuan-Anh Thi Nguyen – MSc candidate – Ministry of Education Award, Vietnam.
Dr. Junling Chen – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award. STIRRHS Bursary - $9,000; Dept. portion $9,000 – $18,000 per annum.
Mr. Jung-chien Cheng – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award. CIHR: IWRHTP Graduate studentship, $17,850 per annum.
Mr. Eui-ju Hong – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award. CFRI Studentship, $20,000 per annum.
Mr. In Sun Hong – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award. CIHR: IWRHTP Graduate Studentship, $17,850 per annum.
Mr. Man Tat Lau – PhD candidate – PHD Tuition Award. CIHR: IWRHTP Graduate Studentship, $17,850 per annum.
Ms. Agata Minor – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award. NSERC PGSD2 stipend, $21,000 per annum.
Mr. York Hunt Ng – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award. CFRI Studentship, $20,000 per annum.
Ms. Song Ling Poon – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award. CIHR: IWRHTP Graduate Studentship, $20,850 per annum.
Mr. Fengtao Shi – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award.
Mr. Wai Kin So – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award. CIHR: IWHTP Graduate Studentship, $17,850 per annum.
Ms. Jiadi Wen – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award. CIHR Doctoral Research Award stipend, $21,000 per annum.
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Ms. Fang Xie – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award. MSFHR Senior Graduate Studentship, $20,000 per annum.
Ms. Junxuan Zou – PhD candidate – PhD Tuition Award. CIHR: IWRHTP Graduate Studentship, $17,850 per annum.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Leung, PhD Program Director Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Program
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Research Grants
Basic Sciences Hammond, Geoffrey L. Principal CIHR 2007-2012 $778,965 Sex hormone- investigator Operating binding globulin: Grant Beyond plasma transport
Hammond, Geoffrey L. Principal CIHR 2005-2010 $658,830 Regulation of Investigator Operating cortisol exposures Grant during development and disease
Hammond, Geoffrey L. Principal Canada 2004-2010 $200,000 Reproductive investigator Research (renewable) (per annum, Health Chair salary support)
Hammond, Geoffrey L. Co- CIHR 2003-2009 $1,788,650 Interdisciplinary principal Women’s investigator Reproductive Health Research Training Program Leung, Peter C.K. Principal CIHR 2006-2009 $108,055 Regulation and investigator function of the ADAMTS subtypes present
Leung, Peter C K Principal CFRI 2006-2011 $600,000 Distinguished investigator Scientist Award
Leung, Peter C K Principal IWHR 2007-2009 $19,000 Grd Studship investigator Award
Leung, Peter C.K. Principal CIHR 2007-2012 $595,000 Autocrine and investigator paracrine control of ovarian granulose cell function Leung, Peter C K Principal CIHR 2007-2012 $525,000 Biological actions investigator of GnRH in human implantation and placentation
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Leung, Peter C.K. Co- CIHR 2003-2009 $1,788,650 Interdisciplinary principal Women’s investigator Reproductive Health Research Training Program MacCalman, Colin D. Co- CKLS, - present $10,000 Chinese herbal investigator Technologies medicine and Inc. ovarian cancer Collaborative preclinical drug trial Research Agreement MacCalman, Colin D. Co- CIHR 2004-2009 $158,890 Regulation of investigator prostaglandin synthesis, metabolism and action in pregnancy and parturition Rurak, Danny Principal CIHR 2004-2009 $150,498 Regulation of investigator prostaglandin synthesis, metabolism and action in pregnancy and parturition Rurak, Danny Principal CIHR 2006-2010 $636,240 Fetal and newborn investigator behavior following prenatal selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor exposure Rurak, Danny Principal CIHR 2007-2012 $137,776 Fetal Programming investigator of Postnatal Drug Disposition Rurak, Danny Principal MRC - present Terminal awards investigator Rurak, Danny Principal MRC - present investigator Rurak, Danny Principal MRC - present Part of an MRC investigator Program Grant “The kinetics, effects and toxicology of drugs during pregnance, the newborn period and childhood”
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Rurak, Danny Principal MRC - present Part of a investigator multidisciplinary research project on psychotropic drug use during and after pregnancy involving pharmacokinetic, newborn biobehavioral and maternal psychological components General Obstetrics & Gynaecology Bloomenthal, Dena Principal Funded by - present The Effect of Fetal investigator the Factor V Leiden Vancouver Carriage on Foundation Pregnancy Complications. A prospective cohort study presently recruiting subjects. Christilaw, Jan E. Principal CIHR 2008-2008 $999,895 Sex, Gender & investigator Health Promotion: Building Evidence for Effective Health Promotion for Women Christilaw, Jan E. Principal CIHR 2009-2015 $1,789,436 Maternal Child and investigator Health Research Training Program
Cundiff, Geoffrey W. Principal Langer 2007-2008 $90,000 Maximizing investigator Foundation obstetrical outcomes in the second stage of labour Fluker, Margo Principal Royal 2006-2009 $50,000 Synchronization of Investigator University Follicle Wave Hospital Emergence and Foundation, Ovarian Stimulation Saskatoon Therapy in Women with a Poor Ovarian Response to Giesbrecht, Ellen Site CIHR 2008-2014 $3,743,575 The CHIPS Trial investigator
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Racette, Nicole Co- - present Endo-Can Study investigator (approved by UBC Ethics Committee) Racette, Nicole Co- MRC and - present Canadian investigator Health and Multicentre Study Welfare evaluating the Canada effect on fertility of cauterization in patients with endometiosis stage I & II Wilkie, David Principal BC Health - present $33,400 Fellowship Grant investigator Care Research Foundation Wilkie, David Principal Johnson and 2008-2008 $25,000 Grant for UBC investigator Johnson Urogynecology Fellowship (collaboration between OBGYN and Urology) Gynaecologic Oncology Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal Hampton 2006-2008 $35,000 The role of investigator Fund acculturation in the Research interaction between Grant in the barriers to cancer Humanities screening and and Social sexuality-related Sciences beliefs and behaviours. Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal Canadian 2006-2008 $150,000 Moving forward investigator Breast after breast cancer: Cancer A pilot study of an Foundation online skills and Grant support inter- vention for post- treatment in younger women Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal CIHR 2006-2009 $150,000 Exploring the investigator relationship between androgens, interpersonal factors, and sexual health in aging women Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal CIHR 2006-2010 $200,000 Advanced ovarian investigator cancer and sexuality
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Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal BC Medical 2007-2012 $50,000 Group psycho- investigator Services educational Foundation treatment for women with sexual arousal and desire difficulties Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal BCCA Grant 2008-2008 $6,000 Reproductive investigator Proposal health behaviours, Development sexuality, and Seed acculturation: Funding Decreasing disparities in Chinese women in BC Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal Canadian 2008-2008 $1,250 Physician outreach investigator Pain Society and education about vulvodynia and the new Multi- disciplinary Vulvo- dynia Program (MVP) Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal Foundation 2008-2009 $1,000 Exploring investigator for the acculturation and Scientific attitudes in Chinese Study of women’s Sexuality, reproductive health Grant-in-Aid behaviours Program Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal BC Medical 2008-2010 $43,478 Chatter around the investigator Services HPV vaccine: Foundation Update on BC women’s knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding the human papillomavirus Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal Leslie 2008-2011 $300,000 Ending Unvoiced investigator Diamond Pain: A Foundation comprehensive, multidisciplinary program for women’s genital pain Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal Women’s 2009-2010 $25,000 The IMPROVED investigator Health study: Integrated Research Minfulness for Institute Provoked Catalyst Vestibulodynia Grant
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Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Co- William G. 2009-2010 $15,000 A psycho- investigator Fraser educational Rehabilitation intervention Research targeting sexual Award function and body image in women with disability Brotto Fontana, Lori A. Principal Hampton 2009-2011 $30,000 Sex, memory, and investigator Research culture Fund Endowment Ehlen, Thomas Co- CIHR 2007-2014 $6,268,935 A randomized investigator controlled evaluation of HPV testing for cervical cancer screening Ehlen, Thomas Co- National - present $1,400 per An international investigator Cancer patient multicentre Institute of randomized phase Canada III study comparing upfront debulking surgery versus neo-adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with stage IIIc or IV epithelial ovarian carcinoma Ehlen, Thomas Co- National - present A phase III investigator Cancer randomized study Institute of of Cisplatin alone Canada versus a combination of etoposide, ifofamide, and cisplating (VIP) in the treatment of persistent, recurrent or advanced squamous or adnosquamous cell carcinoma of the cervix (NCIC CX3
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Ehlen, Thomas Co- National - present $1,400 per International investigator Cancer patient randomized phase Institute of III trial of Paclitaxel/ Canada Epirubicin/Ca rboplatin (TEC) versus Paclitaxel/ Carboplatin (TC) in the initial treatment of women with advanced ovarian cancer Ehlen, Thomas Co- Ampersand - present $200 per Clinical evaluation investigator Medical Inc. patient of InPath SBT system for adjunctive screening of cervical cytology specimens Ehlen, Thomas Co- Ontario - present $750 per Randomized trial of investigator Clinical patient immediate Oncology treatment versus Group follow up of biopsy proven CIN I Ehlen, Thomas Co- Knoll/BASF - present $7,000 per A Phase II study to investigator patient determine the efficacy and safety of ELINAFIDE as salvage therapy for patients with advanced carcinoma of the ovary Ehlen, Thomas Co- National - present $4,000 per A comparison investigator Cancer patient between BAY 12- Institute of 9566 and placebo Canada as consolidation after standard chemotherapy in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer Ehlen, Thomas Co- - present A phase II multi- investigator centre non- randomized study of taxol in patients with ovarian cancer previously treated with platinum therapy
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Ehlen, Thomas Co- National - present $1,300 per NCIC randomized investigator Cancer patient phase II study of Institute of two schedules of Canada topotecan in previously treated patients with ovarian cancer Heywood, Mark Principal Schering - present Caelyx and carbo- investigator platin in relapsed ovarian cancer Heywood, Mark Principal Glaxo Smith - present Topotecan and investigator Kline cisplatin in relapsed squamous cervix
Heywood, Mark Principal National - present Cisplatin/topotecan/ investigator Cancer carbo/taxol vs Institute of taxol/carbo for Canada advanced ovarian cancer Heywood, Mark Principal National - present Upfront debulking investigator Cancer vs upfront chemo- Institute of therapy for ovarian Canada cancer Heywood, Mark Principal Cancer Care - present Local pilot study of investigator Manitoba IFN-alpha and Tamoxifen in resistant Heywood, Mark Principal National - present Advanced ovarian investigator Cancer cancer and Institute of sexuality: Canada Development of a psychoeducational intervention to reduce distress Heywood, Mark Principal Canadian - present Advanced ovarian investigator Institute of cancer and Health sexuality: Develop- Research ment of a psycho- educational intervention to reduce distress Heywood, Mark Principal National - present Efficacy of psycho- investigator Cancer educational and Institute of Zextra for sexual Canada dysfunction after radiation therapy
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Kwon, Janice S. Principal CIHR 2006-2010 Team Grant for investigator “Cancer surgery in Ontario: Quality and access” with University Health Network, Juravinski Cancer Center, Sunnybrook and Women’s College Hospital, and Cancer Care Ontario Kwon, Janice S. Co- Cancer Care 2007-2008 $89,000 Ontario Cancer investigator Ontario Surgery Atlas Research Network Kwon, Janice S. Principal Lower 1905-1905 $86,660 Optimizing surgical investigator Mainland treatment for endo- Innovation metrial cancer in and the Vancouver Integration Coastal Health and Fund Fraser Valley Health regions McAlpine, Jessica Principal Merck (US- - present $32,000 The Impact of investigator Investigator Bisphosphonates Initiated on bone loss in Research patients undergoing Program) surgery and post-operative chemotherapy for gynecologic malignancies McAlpine, Jessica Principal Vancouver 2008-2008 $50,000 PARP inhibitors in investigator Coastal epithelial ovarian Health cancer: targeted Research molecular therapy Institute In It in BRCA null For Life phenotypes and Mentored mechanisms of Clinical resistance Scientist Award McAlpine, Jessica Principal Ovarian 2008-2008 $30,000 Ovarian Cancer investigator Cancer Early Screening Canada project (OCESP): Lower genital tract secretions for early screening of pelvic epithelial cancers
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McAlpine, Jessica Principal Genzyme 1905 - $22,000 Sepralfilm™ for the investigator Biosurgery prevention of intraperitoneal adhesions and improved deliver of therapy in women undergoing surgical staging and intraperitoneal chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer (Investigator Sponsored Trial) Miller, Dianne M. Co- NCIC 2007- $1,300 per NCIC randomized investigator present patient phase II study of two schedules of topotecan in previously treated patients with ovarian cancer Miller, Dianne M. Co- NIH - present $639,670 A phase II clinical investigator trial of anethol- trithione (sialor) in smokers with dysplasia of the bronchial epithelium Miller, Dianne M. Co- Merck Frosst 2007-2011 $952,000 A randomized, investigator Canada Ltd. international, double-blinded (with in-house blinding), controlled with Gardasil, dose ranging, tolerability, immunogenicity and efficacy study of a multivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) L1 virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine administered to 16- 21 year old women Sadownik, Leslie Principal AIME 2008-2008 $21,875 Completing a investigator Educational Quality ITER. Can Research we influence the demonstrated skills of clinical supervisors
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Stuart, Gavin Principal Merck Frosst 2007-2011 $42,950 A randomized, investigator Canada Ltd. double-blinded, tolerability and immunogenicity study of a multi- valent Human Papillomaviris (HPV) L1 Virus-like Particle (VPL) vaccine (V504) administered concomitantly with Gardasi™ to 16-26 year old women Stuart, Gavin Principal Merck Frosst 2007-2011 $2,466,050 A randomized, investigator Canada Ltd. international, double-blinded (with in-house blinding), controlled with Gardasil, dose ranging, tolerability, immunogenicity and efficacy study of a multivalent human papillomaviris (HPV) L1 virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine administered to 16-26 year old women Stuart, Gavin Principal CIHR 2007-2013 $9,181,750 A randomized investigator Operating controlled Grant evaluation of HPV testing for cervical cancer Stuart, Gavin Principal CIHR 2008-2013 $342,058 A study of HPV- investigator Operating VLP Vaccine in a Grant cohort of HIV positive girls and women
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Maternal Fetal Medicine Butler, Blair Principal BC Children’s 2007-2009 $19,645 Ultrasound investigator Hospital measurements of utero-placental blood flow as predictors of adverse maternal and fetal perinatal outcomes related to pre-eclampsia Butler, Blair Principal University of 2009-2010 $99,909 “Metagenomic investigator British characterization of Columbia, the human vaginal Faculty of microbiome” Medicine Butler, Blair Principal March of 2009-2012 $324,423 A novel strategy to investigator Dimes reduce morbidity Foundation associated with preterm birth: Metagenomic profiles of vaginal microbiota as predictors of neonatal outcomes following preterm premature rupture of the membranes Delisle, Marie-France Co- NIH 1999- $100,000 Asymptomatic HSV investigator present Infection in Pregnancy Delisle, Marie-France Co- CIHR 2000-2008 $845 per Multiple Courses of investigator patient Antenatal Cortico- steroids for Preterm Birth Study (MACS) Delisle, Marie-France Principal CIHR 2006-2010 $225 per Multiple Courses of investigator patient Antenatal Cortico- steroids for Preterm Birth Study: 5 Year Follow-up (MACS- 5) Farquharson, Duncan Co- CIHR 2007-2008 $97,673 Harmonizing F. investigator evidence with consumer expectations, inter- disciplinary knowledge and organizational matrixes to attain optimal mode of birth patterns 52 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Gagnon, Alain L. Principal BCCH 2007-2009 $21,382 Screening for viral investigator Foundation and other infectious Telethon causes of fetal Competition anomalies: A pilot study Gagnon, Alain L. Co- CIHR 2007-2009 $950 per Twin Birth Study investigator subject
Kent, Nancy Principal University of 2008-2008 Ranking Investigator British approaches to Columbia effective PBL tutoring Lim, Kenneth I. Co- BCCH 2002- $42,000 Perinatal Research investigator Research present Fund Foundation Lim, Kenneth I. Co- CIHR 2003-2009 $1,788,650 Interdisciplinary investigator Women’s Reproductive Health Research Training Program
Liston, Robert M. Co- CIHR 2005-2008 $778,000 Birth under 29 investigator weeks: Improving outcomes for mothers and babies
Liston, Robert M. Co- CIHR 2006-2010 $135,900 Determining the investigator attitudes of women and maternity care providers toward birth: Conflict, confusion, and concordance Liston, Robert M. Principal CIHR 2007-2010 $116,667 Socioeconomic investigator status and perinatal health
Liston, Robert M. Principal CIHR 2009-2013 $800,000 Trainees in investigator maternity care: what do they believe about birth and how do they select their profession?
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Money, Deborah M. Co- 1995 - Prospective study investigator present of HIV infected pregnant women: obstetrical virologic and neonatal outcomes with multidisciplinary care. Money, Deborah M. Co- CANFAR/BC 1998 - $20,000 Changes in HIV investigator CFE present plasma and genital tract viral load through the menstrual cycle Money, Deborah M. Co- NIH 2003-2008 $75,000 Prevention of HSV investigator morbidity in pregnancy Money, Deborah M. Principal CIHR 2006-2009 $279,414 Mitochondrial DNA investigator damage in infants exposed to HIV antiretroviral drugs in utero
Money, Deborah M. Principal CIHR 2006-2009 $279,414 Baby mtDNA investigator (operating equipment) Money, Deborah M. Principal MSFHR 2006- 2010 $799,156 Vaccine Evaluation investigator Centre: Research Unit Award Money, Deborah M. Principal GSK 2006- $196,056 Phase III DB, R, C, investigator present safety, efficacy and immunogenicity of HPV Money, Deborah M. Principal MSFHR 2007-2009 $22,500 Perinatal outcomes investigator in a provincial based cohort of HIV positive mother-infant pairs Money, Deborah M. Principal MSFHR 2007-2011 $1,660,000 A controlled trial to investigator assess the immunogenicity of a proposed paediatric dosing schedule of human papillomavirus vaccine (4 years) Money, Deborah M. Principal CIHR 2007-2012 $485,586 Mechanism of investigator aging following exposure to HIV antiretroviral drugs
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Money, Deborah M. Principal BCMSF 2008-2009 $43,478 Chatter around the investigator HPV vaccine: Update on BC women’s knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding the human papillomavirus Money, Deborah M. Principal WHRI 2008-2009 $25,000 Clinical abortion investigator research team Money, Deborah M. Principal CTN Post- 2008-2009 $50,000 HAART related investigator Doctoral mitochondrial Fellowship toxicity in human Award placenta Money, Deborah M. Principal Merck & Co. 2008-2012 $65,000 A randomized, investigator international, double blinded trial, controlled with GARDASIL Money, Deborah M. Principal CIHR 2008-2013 $277,809 A study of an HPV investigator VLP vaccine in a cohort of HIV positive girls and women Money, Deborah M. Principal Vancouver 2008-2009 $109,300 Understanding investigator Foundation factors influencing parental decisions to have daughters receive the HPV vaccine in British Columbia Money, Deborah M. Principal CANFAR 2008-2010 $80,000 Canadian physician investigator attitudes regarding pregnancy, fertility care and assisted reproductive technologies for HIV positive individuals or couples Money, Deborah M. Principal CANFAR 2008-2010 $80,000 Placental investigator mitochondrial toxicity of HIV therapy during pregnancy: clinical tool development and exploration of outcome variables for clinical trials
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Money, Deborah M. Principal CIHR 2009-2010 $99,999 Metagenomic investigator characterization of the human vaginal microbiome Money, Deborah M. Principal CIHR 2009-2011 $50,000 A secondary investigator analysis of perinatal complications and infant outcomes in first nations people in BC Money, Deborah M. Principal CIHR 2009-2015 $1,950,000 Interdisciplinary investigator women’s reproductive health research training Money, Deborah M. Principal CANFAR -present $25,000 Investigating the investigator impact of Highly Active Anitretroviral Therapy (HAART) on sexual and reproductive behaviors and fertility amoung HIV-positive women in South Africa Money, Deborah M. Principal MSFHR -present $35,000 Collaborative investigator research group for the study of human vaginal microbiota in health and disease Money, Deborah M. Co- BC Children’s -present $34,118 Detection of investigator Hospital congenital CMV Telethon infection in children at risk of developing late onset hearing loss Shaw, Dorothy Principal Anonymous 2007-2010 $3,940,000 Prevention of investigator Foundation unsafe abortion in FIGO member countries Skoll, M. Amanda Co- CIHR 2003-2009 $1,788,650 Interdisciplinary investigator women’s health reproductive health research training program Skoll, M. Amanda Co- CIHR 1905-1905 $181,467 Placental investigator insufficiency and aortic isthmus flow (PIAF)
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Skoll, M. Amanda Co- Sequenon 1905-1905 Non-invasive test investigator for fetal genotyping Skoll, M. Amanda Co- -present $15,000 Suivi prospectif des investigator foetus et nouveau- nes avec hernie diaphragmatique von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR – 2003-2009 $300,000 Reproductive investigator Training Health Training Grant Grant von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR – 2004-2009 $776,000 CAPSNet investigator Operating (Canadian Pediatric Grant Surgical Network) von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CFRI – 2004-2012 $135,000 Pre-eclampsia: investigator Investigator From mechanism Award to modification von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR – 2005-2010 $98,072 Birth under 29 investigator Operating weeks: Improving Grant outcomes for mothers and babies von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR – 2005-2010 $137,137 Prenatally detected investigator Operating chromosome Grant mosaicisim von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR – New 2005-2010 $50,000 PIERS (Pre- investigator Investigator eclampsia Award Integrated Estimate of RiSK model) von Dadelszen, Peter Co- Association 2006-2008 $100,000 The role of decidual investigator of Professors natural killer cells in of Gynae- trophoblast cology and invasion Obstetrics of Canada STIRRHS von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR – 2006-2011 $291,450 Epigenetics and investigator Genomic human Medicine and reproductive health Human Development Operating Grant von Dadelszen, Peter Principal MSFHR – 2006-2011 $100,000 Pre-eclampsia: investigator Investigator immunology, Award – innovation, and Senior improvement Scholar
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von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR – 2006-2011 $469,959 TIPPS (The investigator Randomized Thombophilia in Controlled pregnancy Trials prophylaxis study) von Dadelszen, Peter Site Co- AllerGen 2006-2011 $1,457,250 A pilot study for a investigator Canada proposed Canadian healthy infant longitudinal development study- miniCHILD von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR – 2006-2012 $633,524 MIREC (Maternal investigator Operating Infant Research on Grant Environment Chemicals von Dadelszen, Peter Principal BCRI C&W 2007-2008 $41,700 Placental adhesion investigator molecules
von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR 2007-2008 $41,700 Canadian Perinatal investigator Network
von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR/WHO – 2007-2009 $250,000 Survey of mode of investigator Operating delivery and Grant maternal and perinatal outcomes across Canada von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CFRI – 2007 2007-2009 $9,823 Ultrasound investigator Telethon measurement of Awards utero-placental Competition blood flow as predictors of adverse maternal and fetal perinatal outcomes related to pre-eclampsia von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR – 2007-2010 $258,165 PIERS (Pre- investigator Operating eclampsia Grant Integrated Estimate of RiSk for mothers): validation across conditions and clinical settings
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von Dadelszen, Peter Principal WHO (World 2007-2010 $252,880 miniPIERS (Pre- investigator Bank Special eclampsia Programme Intergrated of Research, Evaluation of Risk Development Score) & Research in Training in Human Reproduction von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR – 2008-2009 $10,000 MiniPIERS (Pre- investigator Meeting eclampsia Planning & Integrated Estimate Dissemina- of RiSk for the tion Grant: mothers in LMIC): Human the implementation Development von Dadelszen, Peter Principal The 2008-2009 $50,000 The miniPIERS investigator Rockefeller implementation Foundation – study planning Bellagio meeting Meetings von Dadelszen, Peter Principal WHO-UNDP/ 2008-2010 $126,440 PIERS (Pre- investigator UNFPA/WHO eclampsia World Bank Integrated Estimate Special of RiSk for Programme mothers): validation on Research across conditions Development and clinical settings von Dadelszen, Peter Principal Eli Lilly & Co 2008-2010 $120,000 Safety and investigator Investigator efficiency trial of initiated un- recombinant restricted human activated grant-in-aid protein C in severe pre-eclampsia von Dadelszen, Peter Principal CIHR 2008-2013 $893,000 CHIPS (Control of investigator Hypertension in Pregnancy Study) von Dadelszen, Peter Principal IDRC 2008-2009 $150,000 PIERS (Pre- investigator eclampsia integrated estimate of risk for mothers)
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Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Cheung, Anthony Principal Serono 2009-2010 $40,000 A multinational, Investigator Canada Inc. multicentre, exploratory pharm- acogenomics trial to test the importance of identified genetic marker, and potentially identify new markers of various ovarian responses to GONAL F treatment Cheung, Anthony Principal CIHR 2009-2009 $10,000 Environmental Investigator factors on human fertility and reproductive outcomes
Cheung, Anthony Principal Women’s 2009-2010 $25,000 Non-invasive Investigator Health assessment of Research embryo quality in Institute human in vitro fertilization: metabolomic profiling of embryo culture media with Raman spectroscopy Fluker, Margo R. Principal Royal 2006-2009 $50,000 Synchronization of investigator University follicle wave Hospital emergence and Foundation, ovarian stimulation Saskatoon therapy in women with a poor ovarian response to treatment
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McComb, Peter F. Principal 2007 Non-funded The influence of investigator bowel activity on fertility
Ma, Sai Co- CIHR 2003-2009 $1,788,650 Interdisciplinary investigator Women’s Reproductive Health Research Training Program Ma, Sai Principal CIHR 2005-2009 $83,697 Study of investigator chromosomal abnormalities and their origin in pregnancies derived from assisted reproductive technologies (ART) Ma, Sai Principal CIHR 2005-2009 $334,788 Study of Investigator chromosomal abnormalities and their origin in pregnancies derived from assisted reproductive technologies (ART) Ma, Sai Principal CIHR 2008-2009 $100,000 Investigation of Investigator meiotic defects as an underlying cause of male infertility
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PUBLICATIONS Division of Basic Sciences Refereed Publications Auersperg, Dr. Nelly
• Hennessy BT, Murph M, Nanjundan M, Carey M, Auersperg N, Almeida J, Coombes KR, Liui J, Lu Y, Gray JW, Mills GB. Ovarian cancer: linking genomics to new target discovery and molecular markers--the way ahead. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2008; 617: 23-40 • Wu C, Cipollone J, Maines-Bandiera S, Tan C, Karsan A, Auersperg N, Roskelley CD. The morphogenic function of E-cadherin-mediated adherens junctions in epithelial ovarian carcinoma formation and progressionDifferentiation. 2008 Feb; 76(2): 193-205 • Astanehe A, Arenillas D, Wasserman WW, Leung PC, Dunn SE, Davies BR, Mills GB, Auersperg N. Mechanisms underlying p53 regulation of P1K3CA transcription in ovarian surface epithelium and in ovarian cancerJ Cell Sci. 2008 Mar 1; 121 (Pt5): 664-74 • Dimple C, Nair SS, Rajhans R, Pitcheswara PR, Liu J, Balasenthil S, Le XF, Burow ME, Auersperg N, Tekmal RR, Broaddus RR, Vadlamudi RK. Role of PELP1/MNAR signaling in ovarian tumorigenesisCancer Res. 2008 Jun 15; 68(12): 4902-9. • Auersperg N, Woo MM, Gilks CB. The origin of ovarian carcinomas: a developmental viewGynecol Oncol. 2008 Sep; 110(3) 452-4 • Woo MM, Salamanca Cm, Symowicz J, Stack MS, Miller DM, Leung PC, Gilks CB, Auersperg N. SV40 early genes induce neoplastic properties in serous borderline ovarian tumor cellsGynecol ONcol. 2008 Oct; 111(1): 125-31. • Ota T, Asahina H, Park SH, Huang Q, Minegishi T, Auersperg N, Leung PC. HOX cofactors expression and regulation in the human ovary. Reprod Biol Endocrinol, 2008 Oct 30; 6: 49 • Sun Y, Wong N, Guan Y, Salamanca CM, Cheng JC, Lee JM, Gry JW, Auersperg N. The eukaryotic translation elongation factor eEF1A2 induces neoplastic properties and mediates tumorigenic effects of ZNF217 in precursor cells of human ovarian carcinomas. Int J Cancer. 2008 Oct • Woo MM, Salamanca CM, Miller M, Symowicz J, Leung PC, Oliveira C, Ehlen TG, Gilks CB, Huntsman D, Auersperg N. Serous borderline ovarian tumors in long-term culture: phenotypic and genotypic distinction from invasive ovarian carcinomas. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2008 Nov- Dec; 18(6): 1234-47 • Huang Q, Cheung AP, Zhang Y, Huang HF, Auersperg N, Leung PC. Effects of growth differentiation factor 9 on cell cycle regulators and ERK42/44 in human granulosa cell proliferation. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Jun; 296(6): E1344-53
Hammond, Dr. Geoffrey L.
• Thorsteinson N, Ban F, Santos-Filho O, Tabaei SM, Miguel-Queralt S, Underhill C, Cherkasov A, Hammond GL (2008). In silico identification of anthropogenic chemicals as ligands of zebrafish sex hormone binding globulin. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2008 Jul 25 • Bretherick KL, Hanna CW, Currie LM, Fluker MR, Hammond GL, Robinson WP (2008). Estrogen receptor alpha gene polymorphisms are associated with idiopathic premature ovarian failure. Fertil Steril. 89: 318-24; Epub 2007 Aug 13
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• Cherkasov A, Ban F, Santos-Filho O, Thorsteinson N, Fallahi M, Hammond GL (2008). An updated steroid benchmark set and its application in the discovery of novel nanomolar ligands of sex hormone-binding globulin. J Med Chem. 51: 2047-56; Epub 2008 Mar 11
• Miguel-Queralt S, Hammond GL (2008). Sex hormone-binding globulin in fish gills is a portal for sex steroids breached by xenobiotics. Endocrinology. 149: 4269-75; Epub 2008 May 15 • Poon SL, An BS, So WK, Hammond GL, Leung PC (2008). Temporal Recruitment of Transcription Factors at the 3',5'-Cyclic Adenosine 5'-Monophosphate-Response Element of the Human GnRH- II Promoter. Endocrinology. 149: 5162-5171. Epub 2008 Jul 3 • Pawluski JL, Charlier TD, Lieblich SE, Hammond GL, Galea LA (2008). Reproductive experience alters corticosterone and CBG levels in the rat dam. Physiol Behav. 2008 Sep 9 • Miguel-Queralt S, Underhill C, Devlin RH, Hammond GL (2008). Characterization and measurement of the plasma and sex hormone-binding globulin paralogs in salmon. Endocrinology. 2008 Aug 14
• Hammond GL, Hogeveen KN, Visser M, Coelingh Bennink HJ (2008). Estetrol does not bind sex hormone binding globulin or increase its production by human HepG2 cells. Climacteric. 11: 41-46
Leung, Dr. Peter C.K.
• Natesampillai S, Kerkvliet J, Leung PC, Veldhuis JD. Regulation of Kruppel-like factor 4,9, and 13 genes and the steroidogenic genes LDLR, StAR, and CYP11A in ovarian granulosa cells. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Feb; 294(2): E385-91 • Wang H, Lee EW, Zhou L, Leung PC, Ross DD, Unadkat JD, Mao Q. Progesterone receptor (PR) isoforms PRA and PRB differentially regulate expression of the breast cancer resistance protein in human placental choriocarcinoma BeWo cells. Mol Pharmacol. 2008 Mar; 73(3): 845-54 • Astanehe A, Arenillas D, Wasserman WW, Leung PC, Dunn SE, Davies BR, Mills GB, Auersperg N. Mechanisms underlying p53 regulation of P1K3CA transcription in ovarian surface epithelium and in ovarian cancer. J Cell Sci. 2008 Mar 1; 121(Pt5): 664-74 • Hong IS, Cheung AP, Leung PC. Gonadotropin-releasing hromones I and II induce apoptosis in human granulosa cells. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Aug; 93(8): 3179-85 • Park SH, Cheung LW, Wong AS, Leung PC. Estrogen regulates Snail and Slug in the down- regulation of E-cadherin and induces metastatic potential of ovarian cancer cells through estrogen receptor alpha. Mol Endocrinol. 2008 Sep; 22(9): 2085-98 • Poon SL, An BS, So WK, Hammond GL, Leung PC. Temporal recruitment of transcription factors at the 3', 5'-cyclic adenosine 5' monophosphate-response element of the human GnRH-II promoter. Endocrinology. 2008 Oct; 149(10): 5162-71 • Woo MM, Salamanca CM, Symowicz J, Stack MS, Miller DM, Leung PC, Gilks CB, Auersperg N. SV40 early genes induce neoplastic properties in serous borderline ovarian tumor cells.Gynecol Oncol. 2008 Oct; 111(1): 125-31 • Ota T, Asahina H, Park SH, Huang Q, Minegishi T, Auersperg N, Leung PC. HOX cofactors expression and regulation in the human ovary. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2008 Oct 30; 6: 49 • Lin YM, Poon SL, Choi JH, Lin JS, Leung PC, Huang BM. Transcripts of testicular gonadotropin- releasing hormone, steroidogenic enzymes, and intratesticular testosterone levels in infertile men. Fertil Steril. 2008 Nov; 90(5): 1761-8 • So WK, Cheng JC, Poon SL, Leung PC. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone and ovarian cancer: a functional and mechanistic overview. FEBS J. 2008 Nov; 275(22): 5496-511 63 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• Woo MM, Salamanca CM, Miller M, Symowicz J, Leung PC, Oliveira C, Ehlen TG, Gilks CB, Huntsman D, Auersperg N. Serous borderline ovarian tumors in long-term culture: phenotypic and genotypic distinction from invasive ovarian carcinomas. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2008 Nov-Dec; 18(6): 1234-47 • Ota T, Klausen C, Salamanca MC, Woo HL, Leung PC, Auersperg N. Expression and function of HOXA genes in normal and neoplastic ovarian epithelial cells. Differentiation. 2009 Feb; 77(2): 162
• Park SH, Kim KY, An BS, Choi JH, Jeung EB, Leung PC, Choi KC. Cell growth of ovarian cancer cells is stimulated by xenoestrogens through an estrogen-dependent pathway, but their stimulation of cell growth appears not to be involved in the activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinases ERK-1 and p38.J Reprod Dev. 2009 Feb; 55(1): 23-9 • Park SH, Kim KY, An BS, Choi JH, Jeung EB, Leung PC, Choi KC. Cell growth of ovarian cancer cells i stimulated by xenoestrogens through an estrogen-dependent pathway, but their stimulation of cell growth appears not be involved in the activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinases ERK- 1 and p38. J Reprod Dev. 2009 Feb; 55(1): 23-9 • Choi JH, Chen CL, Poon SL, Wang HS, Leung PC. Gonadotropin-stimulated epidermal growth factor receptor expression in human ovarian surface epithelial cells: involvement of cyclic AMP- dependent exchange protein activated by cAMP pathway. Endocr Relat Cancer. 2009 Mar; 16(1): 179 • Wu HM, Wang HS, uang HY, Soong YK, MacCalman CD, Leung PC. GnRH signaling in intrauterine Tissues. Reproduction. 2009 May; 137(5): 769-77 • Wu HM, Cheng JC, Wang HS, Huang HY, MacCalman CD, Leung PC. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone type II induces apoptosis of human endometrial cancer cells by activating GADD45alpha. Cancer Res. 2009 May 15; 69(10): 4202-8 • Huang Q, Cheng AP, Zhang Y, Huang HF, Auersperg N, Leung PC. Effects of growth differentiation factor 9 on cell cycle regulators and ERK42/44 in human granulosa cell proliferation. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Jun; 296(6): E1344-53
MacCalman, Dr. Colin D. • Hu Y, Tan R, MacCalman CD, Eastabrook G, Park SH, Dutz JP, von Dadelszen P. IFN-gamma- mediated extravillous trophoblast outgrowth inhibition in first trimester explant culture: A role for insulin-like growth factors. Mol Hum Reprod. 14(5): 281-289, 2008
Rurak, Dr. Danny W. • Rurak DW, Fay S, Gruber N. Measurement of rest and activity in newborn lambs using actigraphy: studies in term and preterm lambs. Reprod Fertil Dev. 20: 480-430, 2008 • Oberlander, TF, Mayes L, Grunau R, Riggs K, Rurak D, Papsdorf M, Misri S, Weinberg J. Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal function in 3 month old infants after prenatal serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI) antidepressant exposure. Early Human Dev. 84: 689-697, 2008
Non-Refereed Publications Auersperg, Dr. Nelly
• Ota T, Klausen C, Salamanca MC, Woo HL, Leung PC, Auersperg N. Expression and function of HOXA genes in normal and neoplastic ovarian epithelial cells.Differentiation. 2009 Feb; 77(2):162
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Conference Proceedings Refereed Publications
Rurak, Dr. Danny W. • Lim K, Soanes S, Duncan B, Sanders A, Rurak D, Brain U, Riggs, W, Oberlander TF. Fetal heart rate and Doppler blood flow characterisitics in pregancies associated with SSRI antidepressant therapy compared to controlled pregnancies. Western Perinatal Research Meeting, Banff, Alberata, February 2008 • Sanders A, Rurak D, Riggs W, Kim J, Lim K, Brain U, Oberlander TF. Poor neonatal adaptation in offspring of mothers taking SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy: relationship to maternal and fetal plasma SSRI concentrations. Western Perinatal Research Meeting, Banff, Alberata, February 2008 • Lim K, Sanders A, Rurak D, Soanes, S, Duncan B, Brain U, Riggs, W, Oberlander TK. Fetal heart rate and Doppler blood flow characterisitics in pregancies associated with SSRI antidepressant therapy compared to controlled pregnancies. 34th Annual Meeting of the Fetal and Neonatal Physiological Society, Maastricht, the Netherlands, June 2008. • Bessette NW, Rurak DW. Factors associated with preterm birth in chronically instrumented pregnant sheep.Western Perinatal Research Meeting, Banff, Alberata, February 2009.
Abstracts Refereed Publications
Hammond, Dr. Geoffrey • Selva DM, Hammond GL (2008). Thyroid Hormone Control of Hepatic Sex Hormone-binding Globulin Gene Expression. 90th Annual Meeting of The Endocrine Society, San Francisco, California, Jun 15-18.
Journals Non-Refereed Publications
Hammond, Dr. Geoffrey • Selva DM, Hammond GL (2008). Thyroid hormone induction of sex hormone-binding globulin production by human liver cells is mediated indirectly by hepatocyte nuclear factor-4. Mol Endocrinol. Submitted October 29, 2008 • An B-S, Poon SL, So W-K, Hammond GL, Leung PCK (2008). Rapid effect of GnRH-I on follicle- stimulating hormone gene expression in LT2 mouse pituitary cells requires the progesterone receptor. Mol Endocrinol. Submitted October 29, 2008 • Charlier TD, Hammond GL, Soma KK (2008). Effects of aggressive encounters on plasma corticosteroid-binding globulin and its ligands in white-crowned sparrows. Horm Behav. Submitted September 1, 2008 • Selva DM, Hammond GL (2008). Peroxisome-proliferator receptor g represses hepatic sex hormone-binding globulin expression. Endocrinology. Submitted September 4, 2008. • Lin H-Y, Underhill C, Gardill BR, Muller YA, Hammond GL (2008). Residues in the human corticosteroid-binding globulin reactive center loop that influence steroid binding before and after elastase cleavage. J Biol Chem. Submitted September 25, 2008 65 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Division of General Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Journals Refereed Publications
Cundiff, Dr. Geoffrey • Loveless M, Gutman R, Cundiff GW. Tissue expanders optimize harvesting of full-thickness skin grafts in select patients undergoing McIndoe neovagina. J Pelvic Med Surg. 2008; 14: 185-190. • Visco AG, Brubaker L, Nygaard I, Richter HE, Cundiff G, Fine P, Zyczynski H, Brown MB, Weber AM for Pelvic Floor Disorders Network. The role of preoperative urodynamic testing in stress- continent women undergoing sacrocolpopexy: the Colpopexy and Urinary Reduction Efforts (CARE) randomized surgical trial. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2008 May; 19(5): 607-14. Epub 2008 Jan 9. • Handa VL, Lockhart ME, Fielding JR, Bradley CS, Brubaker L, Cundiff GW, Ye W, Richter HE for Pelvic Floor Disorders Network. Racial Differences in Pelvic Anatomy by Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Apr; 111(4): 914-920. • Quiroz LH, Gutman RE, Shippey S, Cundiff GW, Sanses T, Blomquist JL, Handa VL. Abdominal sacrocolpopexy: anatomic outcomes and complications with Pelvicol, autologous and synthetic graft materials. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 May; 198(5): 557. E1-5. • Handa VL, Cundiff GW, Chang HH, Helzlsouer KJ. Female Sexual Function and Pelvic Floor Disorders. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 May; 111(5): 1045-1052. • Handa VL, Barber MD, Young SB, Aronson MP, Morse A, Cundiff GW. Paper versus web-based administration of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory 20 and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire 7. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2008 Oct; 19(10): 1331-5. Epub 2008 May 17. • Mueller E, Wei J, Nygaard I, Brubkaer L, Varner E, Visco A, Cundiff GW, Weber AM, Ghetti C, Kreder K for Pelvic Floor Disorders Network. The correlation of voiding variables between non- instrumented uroflowmetery and pressure-flow studies in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Neurourol Urodyn. 2008; 27(6): 515-21. • Brubaker L, Nygaard I, Richter HE, Visco A, Weber AM, Cundiff GW, Fine P, Ghetti C, Brown MB. Two-year outcomes after sacrocolpopexy with and without burch to prevent stress urinary incontinence. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Jul; 112(1): 49-55. • Fitzgerald MP, Richter HE, Bradley CS, Ye W, Visco AC, Cundiff GW, Zyczynski HM, Fine P, Weber AM for Pelvic Floor Disorders Network. Pelvic support, pelvic symptoms, and patient satisfaction after colpocleisis. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2008 Dec; 19(12): 1603-9. Epub 2008 Aug 9. • Wren PA, Janz NK, FitzGerald MP, Barber MD, Burgio KL, Cundiff GW, Nygaard IE, Zyczynski HM, Gao X. Optimism in women undergoing abdominal sacrocolpopexy for pelvic organ prolapse.Pelvic Floor. J Am Coll Surg. 2008 Aug; 207(2): 240-5. Epub 2008. • Goode PS, Fitzgerald MP, Richter HE, Whitehead WE, Nygaard I, Wren PA, Zyczynski HM, Cundiff GW, Menefee S, Senka JM, Gao X, Weber AM for Pelvic Floor Disorders Network. Enhancing participation of older women in surgical trials. J Am Coll Surg. 2008 Sep; 207(3): 303-11. Epub 2008 May. • Cundiff GW, Varner E, Visco AG, Zyczynski HM, Nager CW, Norton PA, Schaffer J, Brown MB, Brubaker L for Pelvic Floor Disorders Network. Risk factors for mesh/suture erision following sacral colpopexy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Dec; 199(6) :688.e1-5. Epub 2008 Oct 21.
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• Handa VL, Lockhart ME, Kenton KS, Bradley CS, Fielding JR, Cundiff GW, Salomon CG, Hakim C, Ye W, Richter HE. Magnetic resonance assessment of pelvic anatomy and pelvic floor disorders after childbirth. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. Feb; 0(2): 133-9. Epub 2008 Oct 10. • Quiroz LH, Cundiff GW. Transurethral resection of tension-free vaginal tape under tactile traction. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009 Jul; 20(7): 873-5. Epub 2008 Nov 7.
Fluker, Dr. Margo • Bretherick KL, Hanna CW, Currie LM, Fluker MR, Hammond GL, Robinson WP. Estrogen receptor ? gene polymorphisms are associated with idiopathic premature ovarian failure. Fertil Steril 2008; 89: 318-24. • Hanna CW, Bretherick KL, Gair JL, Fluker MR, Robinson W. Telomere length and reproductive aging. Hum Reprod 2009; 24: 1206-11. van Schalkwyk, Dr. Julianne • Yudin MH, Money DM, Boucher M, Cormier B, Gruslin A, Money DM, Ogilvie G, Paquet C, Steenbeek A, Van Eyk N, van Schalkwyk J, Wong T, Yudin MHJ. Screening and management of bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy. Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2008 Aug; 30(8): 702-8. • van Schalkwyk J, Amiri N, Lalji S, Gardella C, Wald A, Money, D. Acceptance of a Rapid Herpes Test in Labour: Survey of Attitudes of Patients and Health Care Providers. JOGC 2008 30,(9): 776. • Money D, Steben M, Wong T, Gruslin A, Yudin M, Cohen H, Boucher M, Mackinnon C, Paquet C, van Schalkwyk J; Infectious Disease Committee; Executive and Council of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologist of Canada. Genital herpes: gynaecological aspects. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2008 Apr; 30(4): 347-61. English, French. Erratum in: J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2008 Jun; 30(6):466. • van Schalkwyk J, Alimenti A, Khoo D, Maan E, Forbes J, Burdge D, Gilgoff S, Money D. Serious toxicity associated with continuous nevirapine based HAART in pregnancy. BJOG 2008. 115(10): 1297-1302.
Wilkie, Dr. David • SOGC Guidelines Co-author "Ethics and New Surgical Devices" JOGC June 2008. • Developing a Continence Care Centre Using an Urban/Academic Model of Continence Care. Can J Urlol. 2008 Jun. 15(3) 4084-9.
Non-Refereed Publications Fluker, Dr. Margo • Fluker MR. “40 is the new 30,” right? Creating Families. Journal of the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada. pp 8-15, Fall 2008. Woo, Dr. Henry • Ota T, Klausen C, Salamanca MC, Woo HL, Leung PCK, Auersperg N. Expression and function of HOXA genes in normal and neoplastic ovarian epithelial cells. Differentiation, Volume 77, Issue 2, February 2009, Page 162-171.
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Conference Proceedings Non-Refereed Publications Fluker, Dr. Margo • Ghahremani M, Hanna CW, Bretherick KL, Penaherrera MS, Fluker MR, Robinson WP. Epigenetic alterations associated with premature ovarian failure. Poster presentation (P-35), 64th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 2008 November 8-12, San Francisco, CA. van Schalkwyk, Dr. Julianne • Cote H, Maan E, Papp E, Chaworth-Musters T, Gadawski I, van Schalkwyk J, Jitratkosol M, Forbes J, Burdge D, Money D. Evaluation of Pregnancy PBMC and Placental MtDNA in HIV infected, HAART treated women, compared to HIV uninfected women. The HIV Perinatal Study Group. 15th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. February 3-6, 2008. (poster presentation)
Chapter Non-Refereed Publications Cundiff, Dr. Geoffrey • Cundiff GW, Dubuisson JB. Surgical Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Gynecology, A Practical Approach, 2nd edition. Informa Healthcare, London UK, 2009. • Adamyan LV, Cundiff GW, Dubuisson JB. Congenital anomalies of the female reproductive tract. Gynecology, A Practical Approach, 2nd edition. Informa Healthcare, London UK, 2009.
Non-Refereed Publications Sanders, Dr. Barry • A Multicentre, Randomized Pivotal Study With and Without flostatTM System for Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids - seeking IRB approval. 2008 • Clinical Study: A Multi-Center, Prospective, Single-Arm Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of the NATO, System for Transcervical, Permanent Female Sterilization – seeking IRB approval. 2008. Chapter Non-Refereed Publications Sanders, Dr. Barry • Laparoscopic Sterilization: Clinical Aspects; The Global Library of Women's Medicine, ed. Dr. J. Sciarra. 2008. • Uterine Anomalies; Principles and Practice in Reproductive Surgery, ed. Gomel and Brill. 2008.
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Other Publication: Guidelines Non-Refereed Publications Wilkie, Dr. David • SOGC Guidelines Co-author (in progress):1. Stepwise Approach to the Investigation and Management of Urinary Incontinence, 2. Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in Women, 3. Technical Update – TransvaginalMesh Procedures in Pelvic Organ Prolapse, 4. Guideline on Non-Surgical Treatment of Stress Urinary Stress Incontinence Using Devices and Prei-urethral Injections. 5. Evaluation and Treatment of Recurrent Stress Urinary Incontinence following Pelvic Floor Surgery. 2008 – 2009.
Division of Gynaecologic Oncology
Journals Refereed Publications Brotto, Dr. Lori • Brotto LA, Chou AY, Singh T, Woo JST (2008). Reproductive Health Practices among Indian, Indo-Canadian, Canadian East Asian, and Euro-Canadian Women: The Role of Acculturation. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 30, 229-238. • Brotto LA, Krychman ML, Jacobson P (2008). Eastern approaches for enhancing women’s sexuality: Mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga (CME). Journal of Sexual Medicine, 5(12), 2741. • Brotto LA, Knudson G, Inskip J, Rhodes K, Erskine Y (2008). Asexuality: A mixed-methods approach. Archives of Sexual Behavior. PMID: 19082703. • Brotto LA, Basson R, Luria M. (2008). A Mindfulness-Based Group Psychoeducational Intervention Targeting Sexual Arousal Disorder in Women. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 5, 1646. • Woo JST, Brotto LA (2008). Age of first sexual intercourse, ethnicity, and adult sexual functioning. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 5, 571-582. • Brotto LA, Heiman JR, Goff B, Greer B, Lentz G, Swisher E, Tamimi H, Van Blaricom A (2008) A psychoeducational intervention for sexual dysfunction in women with gynecological cancer. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 37, 317-329. • Brotto LA. The DSM diagnostic criteria for Hypoactive Sexual Desire DisorderArchives of Sexual Behavior
Ehlen, Dr. Thomas G. • Shadeo A, Chari R, Pusic A, Lonergan KM, Van Niekerk D, Ehlen T, Miller D, Matisic J, Richards- Kortum R, Guillaud M, Follen M, Lam W, MacAulay C. Up regulation in gene expression of chromatic remodeling factors in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. BMC Genomics 2008, 9: 64. • Ehlen, T. HPV testing as a standalone screening test – the misinformed approach. HPV Today. No. 15 June 2008, Page 15. • Ogilvie GS, Remple VP , Marra F, McNeil SA, Naus M, Pielak K, Ehlen T, Dobson S , Patrick DM, Money DM. Intention of parents to have male children vaccinated with the human papillomavirus Vaccine. Sexually Transmitted Infection 2008; 84(4): 318-23.
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• Poole B, Ehlen T, Davis G, Noelle L. Surgeons as Gatekeepers: Access to presurgical multidisciplinary assessment in cancer care. Oncology Exchange, Vol 7 No 4. • Woo MMM, Salamanca CM, Miller M, Symowicz J, Leung PCK, Olieira C, Ehlen T, Gilks CB, Huntsman D, Auersperg N. Serous borderline ovarian tumors in long-term culture: phenotypic and genotypic distinction from invasive overian carcinomasInternatl. J Gynecological Cancer, Vol 18, Number 6, Nov/Dec 2008; pg 1234-1247. • Melnikow J, McGahan C, Sawaya GF, Ehlen T, Coldman A. Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Outcomes After Treatment: Long-term Follow-up. British Columbia Cohort Study, Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 2009.
Kwon, Dr. Janice S. • Kwon JS, Daniels MS, Sun CC, Lu KH. Preventing future cancers by testing women with ovarian cancer for BRCA mutations. J Clin Oncol 2009; doi:10.1200/JCO.2008.21.4684. • Gien L, Kwon J, Oliver TK, Fung-Kee-Fung M. “Adjuvant hormonal therapy for Stage I endometrial cancer”. Curr Oncol 2008; 15(3): 126-35. • Kwon JS, Lu KH. Cost-effectiveness analysis of endometrial cancer prevention strategies for obese women. Obstet Gynecol 2008; 112(1): 56-63. • Francis JA, Weir M, Ettler H, Qiu F, Kwon JS. “Should preoperative biopsy be used to select patients for surgical staging in endometrial cancer?” Int J Gynecol Cancer 2009; 19(3): 380-4. • Nayot D, Kwon JS, Carey MS, Driedger A. “Does preoperative PET/CT predict nodal status in endometrial cancer? A pilot study”. Curr Oncol 2008; 15(3): 123-5. • Kwon JS, Carey MS, Cook EF, Qiu F, Paszat LF. “Are there regional differences in gynecologic cancer outcomes in the context of a single payer, publicly-financed health care system?” Can J Public Health 2008; 99(3): 221-226. • Kwon JS, Sun CC, Peterson S, White KG, Daniels MS, Boyd-Rogers SG, Lu KH. “Cost- effectiveness analysis of gynecologic cancer prevention strategies in Lynch syndrome”. Cancer • Elit L, Schultz S, Prysbysz R, Kwon J, Saskin R, Gunraj N, Wilton AS, Simunovic M, Urbach D. Patterns of surgical care for uterine cancer in Ontario.Eur J Gynaecol Oncol 2009; 30(3): 255-8. • Lupe K, D’Souza DP, Kwon JS, Radwan JS, Harle IA, Hammond JA, Sugimoto AK, Carey MS. Adjuvant carboplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy interposed with involved field radiation for advanced endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2009; 114(1): 94-8. • Kwon JS, Elit L, Saskin R, Hodgson D, Grunfeld E. Secondary cancer prevention during follow-up for endometrial cancer. Obstet Gynecol 2009; 113(4): 790-95.
McAlpine, Dr. Jessica N. • Zhou Y, Yi X, Stoffer JB, Bonafe N, Gilmore-Hebert M, McAlpine JN, Chambers SK. "The multifunctional protein glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is both regulated and controls CSF-1 mRNA stability in ovarian cancer". Molecular Cancer Research 2008 6(8): 1375-84. • McAlpine JN, Hodgson EJ, Abramowitz S, Richman SM, Zelterman D, Su Y, Luther M, Baker L, Kelly MG, Rutherford TJ, Schwartz PE. The incidence of postoperative delirium in geriatric patients undergoing surgery for suspected gynecologic malignancies. Gynecologic Oncology 2008, 109(2), 296-302.
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• Press JP, Kenyon J, Xue H, Miller M, Deluca A, Miller D, Huntsman DH, Gilks CB, McAlpine JN, Wang YZ. Xenografts of primary human gynecological tumors grown under the renal capsule of NOD/SCID mice show genetic stability during serial transplantation and respond to cytotoxic chemotherapy. Molecular Cancer Research 2008 6(8): 1375-84. • McAlpine JN, Eisenkop S, Spirtos N. "Tumor heterogeneity in gynecologic oncology demonstrated by in vitro chemoresistance assays". Gynecologic Oncology. 2008, 110(3):360-4.
Miller, Dr. Dianne M. • Gunther O, Ogilvie G, Naus M, Young E, Patrick D, Dobson S, Duval B, Noel P, Marra F, Miller D, Brunham R, Pourbohloul B. "Protecting the Next Generation: What is the role of the duratio of human papillomavirus vaccine-related immunity?" The Journal of Infectious Diseases 2008. • Salvador S, Rempel A, Soslow RA, Gilks B, Huntsman D, Miller D. Chromosomal instability in fallopian tube precursor lesions of serous carcinoma and frequent monoclonality of synchronous ovarian and fallopian tube mucosal serous carcinoma. Gynaecolgic Oncology, 2008 Sept: 110 Number 3. • Woo MM, Salamanca CM, Symowicz J, Stack MS, Miller DM, Leung PCK, Gilks CB, Auersperg N. SV40 early genes induce neoplastic properties in serous borderline ovarian tumor cells. Gyn Oncol 2008 (in press). • Press J, De Luca A, Boyd N, Young S, Troussard A, Ridge Y, Kaurah P, Kalloger SE, Blood KA, Smith M, Spellman PT, Wang Y, Miller DM, Horsman D, Faham M, Gilks CB, Gray J, Huntsman DG. Ovarian carcinomas with genetic and epigenetic BRCA1 loss have distinct molecular abnormalities. BMC Cancer 2008. 8:17 (22 January 2008). • Shadeo A, Chari R, Lonegan KM, Pusic A, Miller D, Ehlen T, Van Niekerk D, Matisic J, Richards- Kortum R, Follen M, Guillaud M, Lam WL, MacAulay, C. Up regulation in gene expression of chromatin remodelling factors in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. BMC Genomics. 2008, 9: 64. February 2008. • Gunther O, Olgivie G, Naus M, Young E, Patrick D, Dobson S, Duval B, Brunham R, Marra F, Miller D, Pourbohloul B. Protecting the next generation: What is the role of the duration of HPV vaccine Immunity. Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 197, Issue 12, Page 1653–1661, Jun 2008. • Günther OP, Ogilvie G, Naus M, Young E, Patrick DM, Dobson S, Duval B, Noël PA, Marra F, Miller D, Brunham RC, Pourbohloul B. Protecting the Next Generation: What Is the Role of the Duration of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine-Related Immunity? The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Volume 197, Issue 12, Page 1653–1661, Jun 2008. • Press J, Kenyon J, Clarke B, Xue H, Turbin D, Miller M, De Luca A, Miller D, Huntsman D, Gilks BC, Wang YZ. Xenografts of primary human gynecological tumors grown under the renal capsule of NOD/SCID mice show genetic stability during serial transplantation and respond to cytotoxic chemotherapy. Gynecol Oncol 110(2): No. 256-64 2008. • Salvador S, Rempel A, Soslow RA, Gilks B, Huntsman D, Miller D. Chromosomal instability in fallopian tube precursor lesions of serous carcinoma and frequent monoclonality of synchronous ovarian and fallopian tube mucosal serous carcinoma. Gynecol Oncol. 110 Number 3: Sept 2008. • Woo MM, Salamanca CM, Symowicz J, Stack MS, Miller DM, Leung PC, Gilks CB, Auersperg N. SV40 early genes induce neoplastic properties in serous borderline ovarian tumor cells. Gynecol Oncol. 2008 Aug 2. [Epub ahead of print].
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Sadownik, Dr. Leslie A.
• D'Eon M, Sadownik L, Harrison A, Nation J. "Using Self-Assessments to Detect Workshop Success: Do They Work?" American Journal of Evaluation, Mar 2008; vol. 29: pp. 92-98.
Stuart, Dr. Gavin C. • Stuart, GCE. Future opportunities of the Gynecological Cancer Intergroup. Int. J Gynecol. Cancer. 2008 Vol. 18 (Suppl. 1), 71-73. • Carey MS, Bacon M, Tu D, Butler L, Bezjak A, Stuart GCE. The prognostic effects of performance status and quality of life scores on progression-free survival and overall survival in advanced ovarian cancer. Gynecologic Oncology. Volume 108, Number 1, January 2008.
Non-Refereed Publications Brotto, Dr. Lori • Brotto LA. The DSM diagnostic criteria for Sexual Aversion DisorderArchives of Sexual Behavior • Brotto LA. New ways to increase female libidoBest Health. http://www.besthealthmag.ca/embrace- life/relationships/new-ways-to-increase-female-libido. • Brotto LA, Woo, JST. Mindfulness training and applications to female sexualityThe Female Patient, 38-39.
Conference Proceedings Refereed Publications Brotto, Dr. Lori • Erskine Y, Rhodes K, Brotto LA. Effects of a psychoeducational treatment for sexual arousal disorder in gynaecologic cancer survivors. International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, San Diego, CA, February 2008. • Yule M, Brotto LA, Woo JST. Acculturation and psychophysiological sexual arousal among Canadian Asian women. International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, San Diego, CA, February 2008. • Yule M, Brotto LA. Does health affect sexual response in young, healthy females? International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, San Diego, CA, February 2008. • Brotto LA, Chou AY, Singh T, Woo JST. The role of acculturation in reproductive health practices among Indian, Indo-Canadian, Canadian East Asian, and Euro-Canadian women. Annual Meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, Chicago, IL, March 2008. • Erskine Y, Rhodes K, Mehak L, Brotto LA. Effects of a psychoeducational treatment for sexual arousal disorder in gynaecologic cancer survivors. Annual Meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, Chicago, IL, March 2008. • Woo JST, Brotto LA. The role of sexuality in reproductive health behaviours among East Asian women. Annual Meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, Chicago, IL, March 2008.
Kwon, Dr. Janice S. • ”Cost-effectiveness analysis of gynecologic cancer prevention strategies in Lynch syndrome”. Oral Paper. Annual meeting of the Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada (GOC), Calgary, June 2008. 72 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• ”Strategies to reduce endometrial cancer risk in the obesity epidemic”. Oral paper. Annual meeting of the Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada (GOC), Calgary, June 2008. • Preventing future cancers by testing women with ovarian cancer for BRCA mutations. Poster Presentation. Society of Gynecologic Oncologists 40th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2009. • Secondary cancer prevention after endometrial cancer. Poster presentation.Society of Gynecologic Oncologists 40th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2009. • Adjuvant chemotherapy interposed with involved field radiation for advanced endometrial cancer. Poster presentation. Society of Gynecologic Oncologists 40th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Feburary 2009.
McAlpine, Dr. Jessica N. • Fourth Canadian Conference on Ovarian Cancer Research, Montreal QC (2008). "HER2 over- expression and amplification is a common event in ovarian mucinous carcinomas and can be successfully targeted with trastuzumab therapy". • Use of colorectal stents in gynecologic oncology: the British Columbia Experience. Poster presentation. Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists/Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada (WAGO/GOC), Vancouver, BC (2009). • HER2 overexpression and amplification is present in a subset of ovarian mucinous carcinomas and can be targeted with trastuzumab therapy (abstract oral presentation). Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists/Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada (WAGO/GOC), Vancouver, BC.
Miller, Dr. Dianne M. • Kobel M, Kalloger SE, Boyd N, McKinney S, Mehl E, Palmer C, Leung S, Bowen N, Ionescu D, Rajput A, Prentice L, Miller DM, Santos J, Swenerton K, Gilks CB, Huntsman D. Ovarian carcinoma subtypes are different diseases: Implications for biomarker studies. 4th Canadian Conference on Ovarian Cancer Research, May 4–7, 2008, Montreal. • Low C, Kobel M, McAlpine J, Miller DM, Swenerton K, Xue H, Gout PW, Huntsman D, Gilks B, Wang YZ. Expression of the immuno-suppressive cell surface molecule CD200 in epithelial ovarian carcinoma: evidence of epithelial-immune cell transition (EIT). 4th Canadian Conference on Ovarian Cancer Research, May 4–7, 2008, Montreal. • Guoxiong X, Evangelou AI, Voulgaraki D, Auersperg N, Miller DM, Ehlen T, Kislinger T, Letarte M. Analysis of differentially expressed proteins in ovarian surface epithelial cells carrying a BRCA1 mutation by Multidimensional Protein identification Technology. 4th Canadian Conference on Ovarian Cancer Research, May 4–7, 2008, Montreal. • Xue H, Gout PW, Miller DM, Huntsman DG, Gilks CB, Wang YZ. New living ovarian cancer models for drug development and therapeutic target discovery. 4th Canadian Conference on Ovarian Cancer Research, May 4–7, 2008, Montreal. • Lee C, Kobel M, Low C, Miller DM, Gout PW, Huntsman DG, Gilks CB, Wang YZ. Expression of Fascin I in ovarian cancer. 4th Canadian Conference on Ovarian Cancer Research, May 4–7, 2008, Montreal. • Gagne S, McIntyre J, Moore Dempsey L, Ngui D, Miller DM. Developing communities of practice through interprofessional learning. CME Congress, May 29, 2008.
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Stuart, Dr. Gavin C. • Hoskins PJ, Vergote I, Stuart G, Cervantes A, Tu D, Carey M, Provencher D, Katsaros D, Ghatage P, Eisenhauer E. A phase III trial of cisplatin plus topotecan followed by paclitaxel plus carboplatin versus standard carboplatin plus paclitaxel as first-line chemotherapy in women with newly diagnosed advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) (OV.16). A Gynecologic Cancer Intergroup Study of the NCIC CTG, EORTC GCG, and GEICO 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Chicago, Il. May 30, 2008. • Stuart G. Opening Plenary Session. 14th International Conference of Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy. Vancouver, BC. June 1-4, 2008. • Ehlen T, Ogilvie GS, Van Niekerk DJ, Krajden M, Martin RE, Stuart GC, Peacock SJ, Smith LW, Franco EL, Coldman A. A randomized controlled trial of HPV testing for cervical cancer screening. HPV Focal Study. International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) Biennial Meeting October 2008. Poster presentation. • Ehlen T, Finlayson S, Heywood M, Kwon J, Stuart G. Calls for the Community: Clinical Case Discussions. 34th Annual D A Boyes Society Meeting. Vancouver, BC. November 6–7, 2008. • Martin RE, Ogilvie GS, Van Niekerk DJ, Krajden M, Stuart GC, Ehlen T, Peacock SJ, Smith LW, Franco EL, Coldman A. Engaging family Physicians as collaborators in a randomized controlled trial of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Testing for the HPV Focal Study. North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Annual Meeting. November 2008. • Van Niekerk D, Ogilvie G, Krajden M, Martin R, Stuart G, Peacock S, Ehlen T, Smith L, Franco E, Coldman A. A randomized controlled trial of HPV testing for cervical cancer screening “HPV Focal Study”. European Research Organization of Genital Infection and Neoplasia (EUROGIN) Annual Meeting November 2008. Poster presentation.
Non-Refereed Publications
Brotto, Dr. Lori A.
• Yule MA, Brotto LA, Woo JST. Genital and subjective sexual arousal in East Asian compared to Euro-Canadian women. Poster Presentation. Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Florence, Italy, February 2009. • Carvalheira A, Brotto L & Leal I. Women’s arousability determines the access to sexual desire: A study of Portuguese women. Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Florence, Italy, February 2009. • Woo JST, Brotto LA, Gorzalka BB. Do affective reactions to first sexual intercourse differ between East Asian and Caucasian women? Poster Presentation. Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Florence, Italy, February 2009. • Woo JST, Brotto LA, Gorzalka BB. The role of sexuality and acculturation in cervical cancer screening among Chinese Canadian women. Post Presentation. Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Florence, Italy, February 2009 (best poster award). • Carvalheira A, Brotto L, Leal I. Masturbation and associated factors: A community study of Portuguese women. Poster Presentation. Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Florence, Italy, February 2009. • Yule MA, Erskine YE, Brotto LA, Thomson S, Sadownik L. Gynaecologist-led educational seminars for women with provoked vestibulodynia. Poster Presentation. Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Florence, Italy, February 2009.
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• Woo JST, Brotto LA, Gorzalka BB. Does sex guilt mediate the relationship between culture and sexual function in East Asian and Caucasian women? Post Presentation. Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Florence, Italy, February 2009. • Woo JST (presenter), Brotto L A, Gorzalka BB. How tedious is a guilty conscience: The role of sex guilt in female sexual function. Annual Meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, Washington, DC, USA, April 2009. • Erskine Y, Brotto LA, Basson R, Luria M. Understanding sexual desire in established relationships. Poster Presentation. Annual Meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, Washington DC, USA, April 2009. • Yule MA, Brotto LA, Woo JST. Comparisons of genital and subjective arousal in East Asian and Euro-Canadian women. Poster Presentation. Annual Meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, Washington, DC, USA, April, 2009. • Woo JST, Brotto LA, Gorzalka BB. The role of sex guilt in testicular cancer screening in East Asian Canadian men. Annual Meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, Washington, DC, USA, April 2009. • Woo JST, Brotto LA, Gorzalka BB. Culture-linked affective reactions to first sexual intercourse. Poster Presentation. Annual Meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, Washington, DC, USA, April 2009.
Sadownik, Dr. Leslie • Sadownik L, Jamieson J, Fairholm D (2008). Teaching Skills for Community Based Preceptors. Poster Presentation at AFMC Medical Education Conference Montreal, Que.
Chapter Non-Refereed Publications
Brotto, Dr. Lori A.
• Brotto LA, Luria M. Menopause, Aging, and Sexual Response in WomenHandbook of Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders. David L. Rowland, Ph.D. and Luca Incrocci, M.D., Ph.D., (Eds.). • Brotto LA, Klein C. Sexual and Gender-Identity Disorders. Adult Psychopathology and Diagnosis(Fifth Edition). Hersen, M., & Beidel, D. (Eds.) John Wiley & Sons. • Brotto LA, Basson R, Woo JST. Management of female arousal disorders. Balon R, Segraves RT. (Eds.). Clinical manual of sexual disorders. American Psychiatric Publishing Inc. Arlington, VI, pp. 185-211. • Basson R, Brotto LA. Management of low sexual desire in women. Balon R, Segraves RT (Eds.). Clinical manual of sexual disorders. American Psychiatric Publishing Inc. Arlington, VI, pp. 119-159.
Kwon, Dr. Janice S. • Elit L, Kwon JS, Schultz SE, Przybysz R, Wilton AS, Simunovic M, Urbach DR. “Chapter 6: Surgery for uterine cancer”. Cancer Surgery in Ontario, ed. Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, 2008. • Krzyzanowska MK, Barbera L, Elit L, Kwon J, Lofters A, Saskin R, Yeritsyan N, Bierman AS, Cancer: In: Bierman AS, editor. Project for an Ontario Women’s Health Evidence-Based Report: Volume 1: Toronto; 2009.
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• Zhou Y, Yi X, Stoffer J, Bonafe N, Gilmore-Hebert M, McAlpine J, Chambers S. The multifunctional protein glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is both regulated and controls colony-stimulating factor-1 messenger RNA stability in ovarian cancer. Mol Cancer Res (in press). • McAlpine JN, Eisenkop SM, Spirtos NM. Tumour heterogeneity in ovarian cancer as demonstrated by in vitro chemoresistance assays. Gynecol Oncol (in press). • Woo MM, Salamanca CM, Miller DM, Symowicz J, Leung PC, Oliveira C, Ehlen TG, Gilks CB, Huntsman D, Auersperg N. Serous borderline ovarian tumors in long-term culture: Phenotypic and genotypic distinction for invasive ovarian carcinomas. Int J Gynecol Cancer (in press). • Press JZ, Kenyon JA, Xue H, Miller MA, De Luca A, Miller DM, Huntsman DG, Gilks CB, McAlpine JN, Wang YZ. Xenografts of primary human gynecological tumors grown under the renal capsule of NOD/SCID mice show genetic stability during serial transplantation and respond to cytotic chemotherapy. Gynecol Oncol (in press). • Salvador S, Rempel A, Soslow RA, Gilks B, Huntsman D, Miller D. Chromosomal instability in fallopian tube precursor lesions of serous carcinoma and frequent monoclonality of synchronous ovarian and fallopian tube mucosal serous carcinoma. Gynecol Oncol (in press). • Woo MM, Salamanca CM, Symowicz J, Stack MS, Miller DM, Leung PC, Gilks CB, Auersperg N. SV40 early genes induce neopalstic properties in serous borderline tumor cells. Gynecol Oncol (in press). • Sadownik L, Crawford R. Post surgical treatment of melanoma in situ with imiquimod (submitted to J Reprod Med, October 11, 2007). • Sadownik L. Finlayson S. Gyne-Oncology interactive problem-based cases for postgraduate residents (submitted to MedEd Portal, May 6, 2008).
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Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine Journals Refereed Publications Dahlgren, Dr. Leanne S. • Dahlgren L, Lisonkova S, von Dadelszen P, Barney L, Arbour L, Liston R. The Cofounding Influence of Domicile and Ethnicity on Infant Mortality. AJOG. December 2008, Suppl A, 199(6): S53. • Lisonkova S., Janssen P, Sheps S, Lee S, Dahlgren L. The effect of maternal age on adverse birth outcomes: Does parity matter? AJOG. December 2008, Suppl A, 199(6): S69. • Cesarean section on maternal request: Risks and benefits in healthy nulliparous women and their infants. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada. Manuscript ID 09-03-038 R1. May 2009.
Dansereau, Dr. Jerome • Caesarean Birth in British Columbia panel: “Consensus Conference Statement” British Columbia Perinatal Health Program. Caesarean Birth Task Force Report 2008. Vancouver, BC. February.
Delisle, Dr. Marie-France. • Murphy KE, Hannah ME, Willan AR, et al, and the MACS Collaborative Group. Multiple courses of antenatal corticosteroids for preterm births (MACS): a randomized controlled trial. Lancet 2008; 372: 2143-2151.
Gagnon, Dr. Alain • Sparks R, Johnson J-A, Langlois S, Wilson RD, Allen V, Blight C, Desilets V, Gagnon A, Summers A, Wyatt P. New Molecular techniques for the prenatal detection of chromosomal aneuploidy. JOGC. July 2008 210: 617-621.
Liston, Dr. Robert M. • Cote AM, Brown MA, Lam E, von Dadelszen P, Firoz T, Liston RM, Magee LA. "Diagnostic accuracy of urinary spot protein: creatinine ratio for proteinuria in hypertensive pregnant women: systematic review". BMJ 2008; 336;1003-1006. • Massey KA, Ansermino JM, von Dadelszen P, Morris TJ, Liston RM, Magee LA "What is SNOMED CT and why should the ISSHP care?" Hypertension in Pregnancy. 2009 Feb; 28(1): 119-21. • Joseph KS, Fahey J, Platt RW, Liston RM, Lee SK, Sauve R, Liou S, Allen AC, Kramer MS. "An Outcome-based Approach for the Creation of Fetal Growth Standards: Do Singeltons and Twins Need Separate Standards?" American Journal of Epidemiology 2009; doi:10.1093/aje/kwn374. • Massey AK, Magee LA, Dale S at al. "A Current Landscape of Provincial Perinatal Data Collection in Canada". JOGC. March 2009, pg 236-244.
Marquette, Dr. Gerald • Boucher M, Marquette GP, Varin J, Champagne J, Bujold E. Fetomaternal Hemorrhage during external cephalic version. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Jul; 112(1): 79-84.
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Money, Dr. Deborah • Fontaine J, Hankins C, Money D, Rachlis A, Pourreaux K, Ferenczy A, Coutlee F. Human Papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16) viral load and persistence of HPV-16 infection in women infected or at risk for HIV. Journal of Clinical Virology. 2008. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2008.07.013.
• Ogilvie G, Remple V, Marra F, McNeil S, Naus M, Pielak K, Ehlen T, Dobson S, Patrick D, Money D. (In Press) Intention of Parents to have male children vaccinated with the HPV Vaccine. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 2008. • Ogilvie G, Remple V, Marra F, McNeil S, Naus M, Pielak K, Ehlen T, Dobson S, Patrick D, Money D. Intention of Parents to have male children vaccinated with the HPV Vaccine. Sexually Transmitted Infections Online First. http://sti.bmj.com/onlinefirst.dtl. 2008. • Van Schalkwyk J, Alimenti A, Khoo D, Maan E, Forbes J, Burdge D, Gilgoff S, Money D. Serious toxicity associated with continuous nevirapine-based HAART in pregnancy. British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2008; 115: 1297-1302. • Azizi N, Brazete J, Hankins C, Money D, Fontaine J, Koushik A, Rachlis A, Pourreaux K, Ferenczy A, Franco E, Coutlee F. Canadian Women’s HIV Study Group. Influence of HPV-16 E2 polymorphism on quantitation of HPV-16 episomal and integrated DNA in cervicovaginal lavages from women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Journal of General Virology. June 2008. • Drake EJ, Buyrm C, Money DM, Pugash D, Gunka V. Anaesthetic Management of a craniopagus conjoined twin delivery. International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia. February 2008; 17(2): 174-176. • Money D, Steben M, Infectious Disease Committee. Genital Herpes: Gynecological Aspects. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics. April 2008; 207(104): 162-166. • Money D, Steben M. Infectious Disease Committee. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines. Genital Herpes: Gynecological Aspects. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada. April 2008; 30(4): 347-353. • Money D, Steben M, Infectious Diseases Committee. Guidelines for the Management of Herpes Simplex Virus in Pregnancy. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada. June 2008; 30(6): 514- 19. • Money D, Steben M, Infectious Diseases Committee. Guidelines for the Management of Herpes Simplex Virus in Pregnancy. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics. June 2008;208(104):167-171. • Yudin M, Money D. Screening and Management of Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada. August 2008; 30(8): 702-716. • Money D, Dobson S, Cole L, Karacabeyli E, Blondel-Hill E, Milner R, Thomas E. An evaluation of a rapid real time Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay for detection of Group B Streptococcus as part of a neonatal Group B Streptococcus prevention strategy. Journal of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada. September 2008; 30(9): 770-775. • Van Schalkwyk J, Amiri N, Lalji S, Gardella C, Wald A, Money, D. Acceptance of a Rapid Herpes Test in Labour: Survey of Attitudes of Patients and Health Care Providers. Journal of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada. September 2008; 30(9): 776-780. • Castillo E, Magee L, von Dadelszen P, Money D, Blondel-Hill E, van Schalkwyk J. Our Patients Do Not Need Endocarditis Prophylaxis for Genitourinary Tract Procedures: Insights From the 2007 American Heart Association Guildelines. Journal of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada. September 2008; 30(9): 796-799.
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• Cote H, Raboud J, Bitnun A, Alimenti A, Money D, Maan E, Costei A, Gadawski I, Diong C, Read S, Shen S, Harrigan R, Burdge D, King S, Forbes J. Perinatal Exposure to Antiretroviral Therapy Is Associated with Increased Blood Mitochondial DNA Levels and Decreased Mitochondrial Gene Expression in Infants. Journal of Infectious Diseases. September 2008; 198: 851-859. • Gruslin A, Steben M, Halperin S, Money D, Yudin M. Immunization in Pregnancy. Journal of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada. December 2008; 30(12): 1149-1154.
• Dumonceaux T, Schellenberg J, Goleski V, Hill J, Money D, Ball B, Plummer F, Severini A. Multiplex detection of bacteria associated with normal microbiota and with bacterial vaginosis in vaginal swabs using oligonucleotide-coupled fluorescent microspheres. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. Washington DD, USA. 2009. JCM Accepts published online ahead of print • Yudin M, van schalkwyk J, van eyk N, Infectious Disease Committee (SOGC). (In Press) Antibiotic Therapy in Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes (PPROM). J Obstet Gynecol Can 2009: 31(90: 863-867.(D). • Dumonceaux T, Schellenberg J, Goleski V, Hill J, Money D, Ball B, Plummer F, Severini A. Multiplex detection of bacteria associated with normal microbiota and with bacterial vaginosis in vaginal swabs using oligonucleotide-coupled fluorescent microspheres. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. Washington DD, USA. 2009. JCM Accepts published online ahead of print • Yudin M, van schalkwyk J, van eyk N, Infectious Disease Committee (SOGC). (In Press) Antibiotic Therapy in Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes (PPROM). J Obstet Gynecol Can 2009: 31(90: 863-867.(D).
Pressey, Dr. Tracy • Kotaska A, Menticoglou S, Gagnon R, Pressey T, Maternal Fetal Medicine Committee. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline: Vaginal Delivery of Breech Presentation.J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2009; 31(6): 557-66. • Roggensack A , Jefferies AL , Farine D, Pressey T, Maternal Fetal Medicine Committee. SOGC Technical Update: Management of Meconium at Birth. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2009; 31(4): 353-4.
Shaw, Dr. Dorothy • Liljestrand J; Shaw D. Sex selection, gender-based violence and human rights abuse. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2008; 87(4): 482. • Shaw D. International Women's Women's Day, March 8: Reflections on global maternity experiences. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2008 Mar: 30(3): 191-6.
Von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter • Eastabrook G, Hu Y, von Dadelszen P. The role of decidual natural killer cells in normal placentation and in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2008; 30: 467-476 (PMID: 18611298). [Role: underlying hypothesis, manuscript preparation; funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI, STIRRHS, UBC CIP] • von Dadelszen P. Review: multiple doses of antenatal corticosteroids prevent preterm neonatal respiratory disease more than a single dose [expert opinion]. Evid Based Med 2008; 13: 81 (PMID: 18515628). [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI]
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• The role of leukocytes, the maternal inflammatory response in the pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia; and a possible disease-modifying therapy: (i) von Dadelszen et al. Hum Reprod 1999; 14:919; (ii) von Dadelszen et al. BJOG 1999; 106:576; (iii) von Dadelszen et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1999; 181:408; (iv) von Dadelszen, Magee. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2002;82:642; (v) von Dadelszen et al. Crit Care Med 2002; 30:1883; (vi) von Dadelszen et al. BJOG 2003;110:725; (vii) von Dadelszen et al. Hypertens Pregnancy 2003;22:143; (viii) Fuchisawa et al. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2004;30:342; (ix) Goswami et al. Placenta 2006;27:56; (x) Hu et al. J Immunol 2006;177:8522; & (xi) Hu et al. Mol Hum Reprod • Weinsheimer RL, Yanchar NL, Bouchard SB, Kim PK, Laberge JM, Skarsgard ED, Lee SK, MacMillan D, von Dadelszen P, and the Canadian Pediatric Surgery Newtork. Gastroschisis closure - does method really matter? J Pediatr Surg 2008;43:874-878 (PMID: 18485957). [Role: data synthesis, manuscript preparation; funding CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI] • Magee LA, Ramsay G, von Dadelszen P. What is the role of out-of-office BP measurement in hypertensive pregnancy [editorial]? Hypertens Pregnancy 2008;27:95-101 (PMID: 18484418). [Role: data synthesis, manuscript preparation; funding CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI] • Hu Y, Tan R, MacCalman CD, Eastabrook G, Park SH, Dutz JP, von Dadelszen P. IFN-gamma- mediated extravillous trophoblast outgrowth inhibition in first trimester explant culture: a role for insulin-like growth factors. Mol Hum Reprod 2008;14:281-289 (PMID: 18430759). [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI, STIRRHS, UBC CIP] • Magee LA, Helewa M, Moutquin JM, von Dadelszen P*, Cardew S, Côté AM, Douglas MJ, Firoz T, Gibson P, Gruslin A, Lange I, Leduc L, Logan AG, Rey E, Senikas V, Smith GN, Bainbridge S, Chen XK, Xu H, Hutcheon J, Menzies J, Sankaralingam S, Xie F. SOGC guidelines: diagnosis, evaluation and management of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2008; 30 (Suppl 1): S1-48. [Role: literature review, initial draft, STIRRHS education package, manuscript preparation; funding CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI, SOGC] * considered senior author. • Castillo E, Magee LA, von Dadelszen P, Money D, Blondel-Hill E, van Schalkwyk J. Our patients do not need endocarditis prophylaxis for genitourinary tract procedures: insights from the 2007 American Heart Association Guidelines. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2008; 30: 796-799. [Role: manuscript preparation; funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI] • Gruslin A, von Dadelszen P, Magee LA. Diagnosis, evaluation, and management of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy [response to letter to the editor]. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2008; 30: 1000-1001. [Role: manuscript preparation; funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI]] • Skarsgard ED, Claydon J, Bouchard S, Kim PC, Lee SK, Laberge JM, McMillan D, von Dadelszen P, Yanchar N; the Canadian Pediatric Surgical Network. Canadian Pediatric Surgical Network: a population-based pediatric surgery network and database for analyzing surgical birth defects. The first 100 cases of gastroschisis. J Pediatr Surg 2008; 43: 30-34 (PMID: 18206451). [Role: funding co-applicant, steering committee, manuscript preparation; funding CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI] • von Dadelszen P, Magee LA. What matters in pre-eclampsia are the associated adverse outcomes; the view from Canada. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2008; 20: 110-115 (PMID: 18388808). [Role: literature review, manuscript preparation; funding CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI] • Côté AM, von Dadelszen P, Brown MA, Firoz T, Lam EM, Liston RM, Magee LA. The urinary spot protein/creatinine ratio is a reasonable diagnostic test for proteinuria in hypertensive pregnancy: systematic review. BMJ 2008; 336: 1003-1006 (PMID: 18403498). [Role: underlying hypothesis, analyses, manuscript preparation; funding CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI] • Côté AM, Lam EM, von Dadelszen P, Mattman A, Magee LA. The 24-hour urine collection: gold standard or historical practice? Am J Obstet Gynecol (ePub ahead of print; 20 Aug 2008; PMID 18718568). [Role: funding PI, underlying hypothesis, study design, data analysis, manuscript preparation; funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI] 80 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• Magee LA, Yong PJ, Espinosa V, Cote AM, Chen I, von Dadelszen P. Expectant Management of Severe Preeclampsia Remote from Term: A Structured Systematic Review. Hypertens Pregnancy. 2009 Mar 25:1-36. [Epub ahead of print] • Lee SK, Aziz K, Singhal N, Cronin C, James A, Lee DSC, Matthews D, Ohlsson A, Sankaran K, Seshia M, Synnes A, Walker R, Whyte R, Langley J, MacNab YC, Stevens B, von Dadelszen P. Improving the quality of care for infants: a cluster randomized controlled trial. CMAJ (Epub ahead of print). [Role: study design and funding; obstetric interpretation; manuscript preparation; funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI] • von Dadelszen P, Menzies J, Payne B, Magee LA, for the PIERS group. Predicting adverse outcomes in women with severe preeclampsia. Clin Perinatol 2009;33:152-157 (PMID: 19464505). [Role: data synthesis; manuscript preparation; funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI] • Massey KA, Magee LA, Dale S, Claydon J, Morris TJ, von Dadelszen P, Liston RM, Ansermino JM; Canadian Perinatal Network Collaborative Group and the British Columbia Perinatal Health Program. A current landscape of provincial perinatal data collection in Canada. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2009 Mar; 31(3): 236-46. • Nakada E, Walley KR, Hu Y, Nakada T, von Dadelszen P, Boyd JH. Toll-like receptor-3 stimulation upregulates sflt-1 production by trophoblast cells. Placenta. 2009 Jul 23 (Epub ahead of print). [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI] • Lyall F, von Dadelszen P. A note on the publication of the magnitude of hemoconcentration with eclampsia. [editorial]. Hypertens Pregnancy 2009;28:123 (PMID: 19437222). [Role: editorial] • Yong PJ, von Dadelszen P, McFadden DE, Barrett IJ, Kalousek DK, Robinson WP. Placental weight in mosaic trisomy pregnancies. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2009; 31: 605-610. [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI, UBC MD/PhD pgm] • Magee LA, von Dadelszen P. The management of severe hypertension. Clin Perinatol 2009; 33: 138-142 (PMID: 19464503). [Role: data synthesis; manuscript preparation; funding: • Massey KA, Ansermino JM, von Dadelszen P, Morris TJ, Liston RM, Magee LA. What is SNOMED CT and why should the ISSHP care [editorial]? Hypertens Pregnany 2009; 28: 119-121 (PMID: 19165676). [Role: editorial]
Conference Proceedings Refereed Publications Dansereau, Dr. Jerome • Caesarean Birth in British Columbia panel: “Consensus Conference Statement” British Columbia Perinatal Health Program. Caesarean Birth Task Force Report 2008. Vancouver, BC. February 2008. • Dansereau J, Desjardins PR, Hoag GN. “Comparison between Fetal Fibronectin and Actim Partus (pIGFBP-1) in the prediction of preterm delivery”. SOGC 64th Annual Clinical Meeting, Calgary AB, June 2008. • Desjardins PR, Dansereau J, Hoag GN. “Comparing the clinical effectiveness of Fetal Fibronectin and IGFBP-1 measurements in cervico-vaginal secretions, in predicting preterm deliveries” . American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC 2008), Washington DC, July 2008.
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Money, Dr. Deborah M. • Xie F, Hu Y, Magee L, Money D, Patrick D, Thomas E, von Dadelszen P. Chlamydia Pneumoniae Infection in Preeclampsi 36th Annual Scientific Meeting Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. August 2009 (poster presentation). • Money D, Maan E, Chaworth-Musters T, Gadawski I, van Schalkwyk J, Forbes J, Cote H, The HIV Perinatal Study Group. Mitochondrial DNA levels in pregnancy are not decreased in antiretroviral treated women compared to HIV negative controls. 16th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. Montreal, Canada. February 9-11, 2009. • van Schalkwyk J, Maan E, Chaworth-Musters T, Burdge D, Forbes J, Money D. Non-nevirapine, Non-nelfinavir HAART in pregnancy: A case series. 18th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Vancouver, BC. April 23-26, 2009. • Money D, van Schalkwyk J, Maan E, Chaworth-Musters T, Wagner E, Tsang G, Burdge D, Alimenti A, Forbes J. Impact of antiretroviral therapy on virologic suppression at delivery in HAART treated pregnant women. 18th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Vancouver, BC. April 23-26, 2009. • Kaida A, Forrest J, Money D, Burdge D, Forbes J, Fernandes K, Milan D, Hogg R. Antiretroviral adherence during pregnancy and postpartum among HIV-positive women enrolled in the Drug Treatment Program in British Columbia, Canada. 18th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Vancouver, BC. April 23-26, 2009. • Kaida A, Laher F, Hogg R, Money D, Gray G. Contraceptive use among HIV-positive women in Soweto, South Africa: The influence of expanding access to HAART. 18th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Vancouver, BC. April 23-26, 2009. • Kaida A, Laher F, Hogg R, Money D, Gray G. Fertility desires of women living with HIV in Soweto, South Africa: Is HAART influencing fertility decision-making? 18th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Vancouver, BC. April 23-26, 2009.
Von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter • Dahlgren L, Lisonkova S, von Dadelszen P, Barney L, Arbour L, Liston R. The confounding influence of domicile and ethnicity on infant mortality. SMFM 29th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Jan 2009 (poster presentation (LD)). Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008; 199(6A): S53. • Lim K, Lee B, von Dadelszen P. SMFM 29th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, Jan 2009 (poster presentation (KL)). Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008; 199(6A): S184. • Thornton C, von Dadelszen P, Makris A, Tooher J, Ogle R, Hennessy A. Acute pulomonary oedema as a complication of hypertension during pregnancy: the use of individual patient data to ascertain rates and associated factors. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (CT)). • von Dadelszen P, Menzies J, for the PIERS study group. The PIERS (Pre-eclampsia Integrated Estimate of RiSk) models: fullPIERS. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (oral presentation (PvD)). • Magee LA, for the CHIPS study group. The CHIPS trial (Control of Hypertension In Pregnancy Study). ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (LAM)). • Magee LA, Massey K, Ansermino M, von Dadelszen P, Morris T, Liston R, on behalf of the CPN collaborators. What is SNOMED CT® and why should the ISSHP care? ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (LAM)).
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• Menzies J, von Dadelszen P, for the PIERS study group. The PIERS (Pre-eclampsia Integrated Estimate of RiSk) models: univariable and cluster analyses. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (JM)). • Thornton C, Ogle R, von Dadelszen P, Makris A, Morris J, Peek M, Hennessy A. Surveillance of outcomes for women and babies following hypertension during pregnancy. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (CT)). • Magee LA, Payne B, Menzies J, Li L, Cote AM, Kyle P, Moore P, von Dadelszen P. PIERS (Pre- eclampsia Integrated Estimate of RiSk): proteinuria and adverse outcomes. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (LAM)). • Fok M, Mattman A, Magee LA, Waterman E, Kyle P, Moore P, Cote AM, von Dadelszen P, for the PIERS study group. Spot urinary P/Cr – translating g/ml into the g/d that clinicians understand. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (MF)). • von Dadelszen P, for the EMMA study group. The EMMA (Evaluating Maternal Markers of Acquired risk for pre-eclampsia) model: proof of principle. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (PvD)). • Payne B, von Dadelszen P, for the PIERS study group. The WILL (When is Intact Livebirth Likely) model: using PIERS data to pilot a fetal prediction model. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (BP)). • Bourque DK, Avila L, Peñaherrera MS, von Dadelszen P, Robinson WP. Imprinted gene methylation and expression patterns in placental villi from complicated pregnancies. International Federation of Placenta Associations, Vienna, September 2008. • Xie F, Hu Y, Speert D, Turvey S, Peng G, Magee LA, Money D, von Dadelszen P. Toll-like Receptor -2 and -4 gene polymorphism and pre-eclampsia. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (PvD)). • Hu Y, Eastabrook G, Tan R, Dutz J, MacCalman C, von Dadelszen P. Decidual NK cell-derived conditioned medium enhanced capillary network organization in an EVT cell line. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (YH)). • von Dadelszen P, for the EMMA study group. Correlating second trimester uterine artery Doppler resistance index and serum angiogenic growth factors with placental complications in a high risk population. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (PvD)). • von Dadelszen P, Menzies J, for the PIERS study group. The PIERS (Pre-eclampsia Integrated Estimate of RiSk) models: miniPIERS. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC, Sept 2008 (poster presentation (PvD)).
Non-refereed Publications Pressey, Dr. Tracy • Pressey T. CAPSNet: Antenatal ultrasound detection of abnormal amniotic fluid volume predicts adverse perinatal outcomes in gastroschisis. Presented at International Society of Prenatal Diagnosis (ISPD). June 2008 (to be published in Prenatal Diagnosis, abstract 1-3).
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Abstracts Refereed Publications Butler, Dr. Blair • Alexander E, Butler RK, Guimond C, Butler B, Sadovnick AD. Accuracy of Reported Family History and Effectiveness of Medical Records Requests in Genetic Counselling for Alzheimer Disease. In: Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors - Canadian College of Medical Geneticists 32nd Annual Meeting/ Canadian Association of Genetic Councellors Annual Education Conference. September 17-20, 2008: pg19.
Dahlgren, Dr. Leanne • Lisonkova S, Janssen P, Sheps S, Lee S, Dahlgren L. The effect of maternal age on adverse birth outcomes: Does parity matter? AJOG 2008 Dec; 199(6): S69. • Dahlgren L, Lisonkova S, von Dadelszen P, Barney L, Arbour L, Liston R. The confounding influence of domicile and ethnicity on infant mortality. AJOB 2008 Dec; 199(6): S53.
Money, Dr. Deborah M. • Gilgoff S, Weingarten LE, Maan E, Forbes J, Alimenti A, Burdge D, van Schalkwyk J, Tsang G, Quaia C, Money D. Evaluation of a Provincial Program to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in British Columbia from 2000-2007. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology. March/April 2008; 19(A): 41A. • van Schalkwyk J, Chaworth-Musters T, Burdge D, Maan E, Forbes J, Pick N, Alimenti A, Money D. Prevention of HIV Vertical Transmission in Women with Undetectable Viral Load not on antiretroviral therapy – “Elite Suppressors”. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology. March/April 2008; 19(A): 64A. • Cote H, Papp E, Maan E, Gadawski I, Chaworth-Musters T, van Schalkwyk J, Forbes J, Burdge D, Alimenti A, Money D. Placental mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) content, mitochondrial and multidrug resistance (MDR1) gene expression following HAART during pregnancy. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology. March/April 2008; 19(A): 40A. • Papp E, Cote H, Maan E, Money D. Mitochondrial enzyme activities in HAART exposed placentae. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology. March/April 2008; 19(A): 41A. • Ayers D, Alimenti A, Forbes J, Samson L, Singer J, Lapointe N, Money D, and the Canadian Pediatric AIDS Research Group (CPARG). Development of an online data collection procedure for the Canadian Perinatal HIV Surveillance Program (CPHSP). Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology. March/April 2008; 19(A): 78A. • Cornut G, Hankins C, Money D, Gagnon S, The Canadian Women’s HIV Study Group, Coutlee F. Human Papilloma Virus 31 Capsid Polyporphism and Infection Persistence in HIV Infected Women. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology. March/April 2008. • Chaworth-Musters T, Money D, Maan E, van Schalkwyk J, Burdge D, Forbes J, Alimenti A, Cote H, Harrigan R. Plasma Concentration Ratios of Nelfinavir and Viral Suppression in HIV-1 Infected Pregnant Women. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology. March/April 2008; 19(A): 64A. • Kim S, Money D, Nishi C. Chorioamnionitis at term: Evaluating the Practice of Intrauterine Pressure Catheter Use. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Canada. May 2008; 30(5): S35.
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• Chaworth-Musters T, Ogilvie G, Maan E, Burdge D, van Schalkwyk J, Alimenti A, Forbes J, Money D. Prevention of Perinatal HIV Transmission in an OPT-IN Province. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Canada. May 2008; 30(5): S17-S18.
Chapter Non-refereed Publications Liston, Dr. Robert • Massey K, Morris T, Liston RM, von Dadelszen P, Ansermino M, Magee LA. Chapter VIII, Building Knowledge in Maternal and Infant Care. In Medical Informatics in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Eds. Parry, David (David Tudor; Parry, Emma. Hershey, PA: Medical Information Science Reference, c2009.
Other Publications Non-refereed Publications Money, Dr. Deborah M. • Maxwell C, McGeer A, Young Tai KF, Sermer M, Farine D, Basso M, Delisle MF, Hudon L, Menticoglou S, Mundle W, Ouellet A, Udin MH, Boucher M, Castillo E, Cormier B, Gruslin A, Money D, Murphy K, Paquet C, Steenbeek A, Van Eyk N, van Schalkwyk J, Wong T. Management guidelines for obstetric patients and neonates born to mothers with suspected or probable severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). 2009. • Money D. Guidelines for management of novel H1N1 influenza in pregnancy. BC Perinatal Health Program, online guidelines, September 2009. www.bcphp.com.
Other Publications: Presentations Refereed Publications Money, Dr. Deborah M. • Cote H, Maan E, Papp E, Chaworth-Musters T, Gadawski I, van Schalkwyk J, Jitratkosol M, Forbes J, Burdge D, Money D, the HIV Perinatal Study Group. Evaluation of Pregnancy PBMC and Placental MtDNA in HIV infected, HAART treated women, compared to HIV uninfected women. 15th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. February 3-6, 2008. (poster presentation). • Chaworth-Musters T, Money D, Maan E, van Schalkwyk J, Burdge D, Forbes J, Alimenti A, Cote H, Harrigan R. Plasma Concentration Ratios of Nelfinavir and Viral Suppression in HIV-1 Infected Pregnant Women. 17th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Montreal, Quebec. April 24-27, 2008. (poster presentation). • Ayers D, Alimenti A, Forbes J, Samson L, Singer J, Lapointe N, Money D, and the Canadian Pediatric AIDS Research Group (CPARG). Development of an online data collection procedure for the Canadian Perinatal HIV Surveillance Program (CPHSP). 17th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Montreal, Quebec. April 24-27, 2008. (poster presentation).
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• Alimenti A, Forbes J, Samson L, Ayers D, Singer J, Lapointe N, Money D, and the Canadian Pediatric AIDS Research group (CPARG). Perinatal HIV transmission and Demographics in Canada, 2006: data from the Canadian Perinatal HIV Surveillance Program (CPHSP). 17th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Montreal, Quebec. April 24-27, 2008. • Gilgoff S, Weingarten LE, Maan E, Forbes J, Alimenti A, Burdge D, van Schalkwyk J, Tsang G, Quaia C, Money D. Evaluation of a Provincial Program to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in British Columbia from 2000-2007. 17th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Montreal, Quebec. April 24-27, 2008. • van Schalkwyk J, Chaworth-Musters T, Burdge D, Maan E, Forbes J, Pick N, Alimenti A, Money D. Prevention of HIV Vertical Transmission in Women with Undetectable Viral Load not on antiretroviral therapy – “Elite Suppressors”. 17th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Montreal, Quebec. April 24-27, 2008. (poster presentation). • Cote H, Papp E, Maan E, Gadawski I, Chaworth-Musters T, van Schalkwyk J, Forbes J, Burdge D, Alimenti A, Money D. Placental mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) content, mitochondrial and multidrug resistance (MDR1) gene expression following HAART during pregnancy. 17th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Montreal, Quebec. April 24-27, 2008. • Cornut G, Hankins C, Money D, Gagnon S, The Canadian Women’s HIV Study Group, Coutlee F. Human Papilloma Virus 31 Capsid Polyporphism and Infection Persistence in HIV Infected Women. 17th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Montreal, Quebec. April 24-27, 2008. • Papp E, Cote H, Maan E, Money D. Mitochondrial enzyme activities in HAART exposed placentae. 17th Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research. Montreal, Quebec. April 24-27, 2008. (poster presentation). • Kim S, Money D, Nishi C, Espinosa V. Risk factors for Chorioamnionitis at term: Evaluating the practice of intrauterine pressure catheter use at BC Women’s Hospital. Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada Annual Clinical Meeting. Calgary, Alberta. June 25-29, 2008 (poster presentation). • Chaworth-Musters T, Ogilvie G, Maan E, Burdge D, van Schalkwyk J, Alimenti A, Forbes J, Money D. Prevention of Perinatal Transmission of HIV in an Opt-In Province. Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada Annual Clinical Meeting. Calgary, Alberta. June 25-29, 2008. • Castillo E, Blondel-Hill E, van Schalkwyk J, Money D, Reyes R. Fever and Bacteremia related to Obstetric and Gynecologic Procedures: a review. Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics & Gynecology 35th Annual Scientific Meeting. Seattle, WA. August 14-16, 2008. • Money D, van Schalkwyk J, Maan E, Chaworth-Musters T, Tatum S, Burdge D, Alimenti A, Forbes J, Oak Tree Clinic Research Group. Perinatal Outcomes in a Cohort of HAART Treated, HIV Positive Pregnant Women. Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics & Gynecology 35th Annual Scientific Meeting. Seattle, WA. August 14-16, 2008. • Taddy H, van Schalkwyk J, Maan E, Burdge D, Forbes J, Money D. Seroprevalence of and Factors Associated with Toxoplasmosis in a Cohort of HIV Infected Pregnant Women in British Columbia, Canada. Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics & Gynecology 35th Annual Scientific Meeting. Seattle, WA. August 14-16, 2008. (Poster Presentation). • Cote H, Papp E, Maan E, Gadawski I, Chaworth-Musters T, van Schalkwyk J, Forbes J, Burdge D, Alimenti A, Money D. Mitochondrial DNA and RNA Content in Placental Tissue from HAART- Treated HIV Pregnancies. 10th International Workshop on Adverse Drug Reactions and Lipodystrophy in HIV. London, UK. November 6-8, 2008. (poster presentation).
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Non-refereed Publications Money, Dr. Deborah M. • Money D. Review of Evidence on Maternal Risks & Benefits Associated with Cesarean Birth. Cesarean Birth in BC: Consensus Conference. Vancouver, BC January 24-25, 2008. • Chaworth-Musters T, Money D. Plasma Concentration Ratios of Nelfinavir in HIV-1-Infected Pregnant Women. BC Women’s Hospital. Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Annual Academic Day. BC Women’s Hospital. Vancouver, BC. March 4, 2008.
Other Work Non-refereed Publications Money, Dr. Deborah M. • Money D. Birth Rights. Interview by Diane Peters. The Positive Side Magazine. Spring/Summer • Money D. Will the HPV Vaccine Guard You? Interview by Suzanne MacCarthy. The Positive Side Magazine. Spring/Summer 2009.
Other Work: Radio & TV Programs Non-refereed Publications Money, Dr. Deborah M. • Vitamin B12 and Pregnancy. CTV News. March 2, 2009. • The Healthy Vagina – Understanding the Balance. BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre eNews. Issue 32. March 3, 2009.
Other Work: Videos Non-refereed Publications Butler, Dr. Blair • Video on prenatal screening, BC Perinatal Screening Program, http://www.bcprenatalscreening.ca/page130.htm. January 2009.
Non-refereed Publications Money, Dr. Deborah M. • Xie F, Hu Y, Magee L, Money D, Patrick D, Krajden M, Thomas E, von Dadelszen P. An Association Between Cytomegalovirus Infection and Preeclampsia. Obstetrics and Gynaecology. • Kaida A, Laher F, Strathdee SA, Janssen PA, Money D, Hogg RS, Gray G. Fertility intentions of women of reproductive age in Soweto, South Africa: The influence of expanded access to HAART in an HIV hyperendemic setting. AIDS Supplement: Family Planning and HIV. 2009. • Castillo E, Money D. Chapter: Viral Infections in Pregnancy, Other than HIV. de Swiet’s Medical Disorders in Obstetric Practice 5e. Blackwell Publishing. 2009. 87 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Journals Non-refereed Publications Liston, Dr. Robert • Liu S, Rouleau J, Joseph KS, Sauve R, Liston RM, Young D, Kramer M. "Epidemiology of pregnancy-associated venous thromboembolism: A population-based study in Canada". JOGC 2009-OG-5479. In Press. • Lee S, Langley J, Ohlsson A. "A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Using The Evidence-Based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ)System To Reduce Nosocomial Infection and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Among Infants Born At 32 Weeks Gestation Or Less In The Canadian Neonatal NetworkTM". CMAJ-08-1727. In Press.
Money, Dr. Deborah M. • Money D. H1N1 in Pregnant Women: a Challenge Overlooked: Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Canada, November 2009, Invited Editorial (in press). • Leung D, Wagner E, Blasig A, Henning P, Wald A, Sacks S, Corey L, Money D. Inadequacy of Plasma Acyclovir Levels at Delivery in Patients with Genital Herpes Receiving Oral Acyclovir Suppressive Therapy in Late Pregnancy. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology of Canada, 2009. (in press). • van Schalkwyk J, van eyk N and the Infectious Disease Committee (SOGC). Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Obstetric Procedures. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Canada. 2009. (in press). • Kaida A, Laher F, Strathdee SA, Janssen PA, Money D, Hogg RS, Gray G. Fertility intentions of women of reproductive age in Soweto, South Africa: The influence of expanded access to HAART in an HIV hyperendemic setting. American Journal of Public Health (MS ID# AJPH/2009/177469). (in press). • Xie F, Hu Y, Turvey S, Magee L, Brunham R, Choi K, Krajden M, Leung P, Money D, Patrick D, Thomas E, von Dadelszen P. Toll-like Receptors-2 and -4 and the Cryopyrin Inflammasome in Normal Pregnancy and Pre-Eclampsia. BJOG. 2009 (D). (in press).
Shaw, Dr. Dorothy • Shaw, D. Access to sexual and reproductive health for young people: Bridging the disconnect between rights and reality. In Press Corrected Proof, Available online 18 June 2009. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2009.03.025.
Von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter • von Dadelszen P, Li J, Hu Y, Basque C, Pearson ML, Dennie J, Liston RM, Magee LA, for the EMMA study group. Correlating uterine artery Doppler resistance index with serum angiogenic growth factors in a high risk population BJOG (submitted 10.09.08). [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI]. • Menzies J, Magee LA, Li J, Lin Y, Ansermino JM, Douglas MJ, Gruslin A, Kyle PM, Moore MP, Moutquin JM, Ouellet AB, Payne B, Smith GN, Walker JJ, Walley KR, Walters BN, Xuan X, MacNab YC, Lee SK, Russell JA, von Dadelszen P, for the PIERS Study Group. Predicting adverse maternal outcomes in pre-eclampsia: the PIERS (Pre-eclampsia Integrated Estimate of RiSk) models – development and initial validation. Lancet (submitted 09.09.08; manuscript # THELANCET-D-08-06405). [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI].
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• Xie F, Hu Y, Magee LA, Brunham RM, Choi KC, Krajden M, Leung PCK, Money DM, Patrick DM, Turvey SE, Thomas E, von Dadelszen P. Cytomegalovirus reactivation may contribute to the innate immune response of early-onset pre-eclampsia. BJOG (submitted 08.08.08; manuscript # 2008- OG-5714). [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI, STIRRHS]. • Dahlgren LD, von Dadelszen P, Christilaw J, Janssen PA, Lisonkova S, Marquette GP, Liston RM. Does an elective Caesarean section without labour in healthy nulliparous women reduce the risk of neonatal morbidity without increasing maternal morbidity when compared to spontaneous labour with an anticipated vaginal delivery at term? J Obstet Gynaecol Can (submitted 16.07.08). [funding: CFRI, STIRRHS]. • Bourque DK, Avila L, Peñaherrera M, von Dadelszen P, Robinson WP. Imprinting control region methylation and gene expression patterns at 11p15 in placentas associated with intrauterine growth restriction and/or preeclampsia. Prenat Diagn (submitted 16.06.08) [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI]. • Xie F, Hu Y, Turvey SE, Magee LA, Brunham RC, Choi KC, Krajden M, Leung PCK, Money DM, Patrick DM, Thomas E, von Dadelszen P, for the Toxaemia group. Toll-like receptors and the cryopyrin inflammasome: links between innate immunity and pre-eclampsia? BJOG (accepted pending revisions). [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI]. • Delisle MF, Amiri N, Bloomenthal D, von Dadelszen P, Magee LA, Liston, RM, Wadsworth LD. Effect of fetal carriage of the factor V Leiden mutation and other thrombophilia markers on the expression of pregnancy complications. J Obstet Gynaecol Can (submitted 05.08.09) [funding: Vancouver Foundation, CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI]. • Shand AW, von Dadelszen P, Innis SM. Green TJ. Maternal vitamin D status in early pregnancy was not associated with increased pre-eclampsia in a high risk group. BJOG (submitted 27.07.09) [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI]. • Hu Y, Eastabrook G, Tan R, MacCalman CD, Dutz JP, von Dadelszen P. Decidual NK cell-derived conditioned medium enhances capillary tube and network organization in an extravillous cytotrophoblast cell line through up-regulation of ICAM-1 expression. Placenta (submitted 24.07.09; manuscript # 09-01534-FL) [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI]. • Xie F, Hu Y, Krajden M, Magee LA, Money DM, Thomas E, von Dadelszen P, for the Toxaemia group. An association between cytomegalovirus infection and preeclampsia. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand (submitted 09.07.09) [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI]. • Yuen R, Avila L Peñaherrera M, von Dadelszen P, Lefebvre L, Kobor M, Robinson W. Genome- wide study of interindividual DNA methylation variation in human placenta identifies Methylation Allelic Polymorphism (MAP). Mol Hum Genet (submitted 03.04.09) [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI]. • Xie F, Turvey SE, Williams MA, Mor G, von Dadelszen P. Toll-like receptor signaling and preeclampsia. Am J Reprod Immunol (accepted pending revisions). [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI, STIRRHS]. • Ezzat H, Magee LA, Ross S, von Dadelszen P, Morris TJ, Liston RM. Multicentre research ethics application experience with a national quality improvement project. CMAJ (accepted pending revisions). funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI].
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Conference Proceedings Non-refereed Publications Money, Dr. Deborah M. • Cote H, Imam T, Soydeynes H, Lapointe N, Maan E, Sattha B, Samson J, Charworth-Musters T, Forbes J, Money D, and CIHR Team grant in HIV therapy and aging, CROI 2010 San Francisco 17th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections. • Cote H, Oliveira L, Maan E, Gadawski I, Chaworth-Musters T, Jitratkosoi M, Heath K, van Schalkwyk J, Alimenti A, Money D, and CIHR Team on HIV Therapy and Aging Shorter Maternal and Infant Placental Telomere Lengths in HIV + HAART-Treated Pregnancies are Associated with Low Maternal Plasma Viral Load in Late Pregnancy, CROI 2010 San Francisco 17th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic.
Non-refereed Publications Money, Dr. Deborah M. • Forbes J, Alimenti A, Ayers D, Samson L, Brophy J, Bitnun A, Singer J, Money D, Read S, Lapointe N, and the Canadian Pediatric AIDS Research Group (CPARG). Perinatal HIV Surveillance in Canada: The last 18 years (1990 - 2008). (Manuscript in progress, draft 3, for submission to CMAJ, 2010). • Money D, Altas M, Dahlgren L, Wagner E et al. A review of the perinatal outcomes associated with preterm premature rupture of the membranes in B.C. over a 10 year period. (Manuscript being revised for submission to JOGC, February 2010). • Chaworth-Musters T, Harrigan R, Maan E, Cote H, Bond A, Forbes J, Money D and the Oak Tree Clinic Research Group. Analysis of the relationship of protease inhibitor levels and virologic suppression in HIV positive HAART treated pregnant women (manuscript in progress). • Money D, Yudin M, van Schalkwyk J et al. and the Infectious Diseases Committee of the SOGC. Guidelines for the management of HIV in pregnancy. (draft completed and under review, targeted for Jan/Feb 2010). • Money D et al. Impact of HAART on mitochondrial DNA depletion in HIV positive pregnant women compared to control levels of mitochondrial DNA in pregnancy. (study completed, data entered, analysis in progress, manuscript to be prepared). • Money D, Forbes J, van Schalkwyk J, Maan E, Chaworth/Musters T, Heath K, and the Oak Tree Research Group. Perinatal outcomes in HIV positive women treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy in British Columbia (manuscript undergoing final preparation, October 2009). • Saunders S, Weingarten L, Chaworth-Musters T, Maan E, Forbes J, Heath K, Hogg R, Money D and the Oak Tree clinic research group. Evaluation of a province-wide HIV vertical transmission prevention program: Can we identify and treat women with unknown HIV status at delivery? (Manuscript completed, final edits in progrss, targeted for submission to Can J Pub Health, November 2009). • Blasig A, Remple V, Pi D, Bigham M, Krajden M, Doyle P, Wagner E, Money D, and the BC HCV Vertical Transmission Study Group. Prevalence of Hepatitis C among pregnant women in British Columbia: Reported rates and a critical appraisal of current prenatal screening methods (final edits in preparation, for submission October 2009 to CMAJ).
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• Links M, Bourque D, Wagner E, Hill J, Hemmengsen S, Reid G, Money D and the Canadian Vaginal Microbiota Study group. A meta analysis of studies enumerating the vaginal microbiota in women with and without bacterial vaginosis: current understanding of the vaginal microbiome (review and analysis of output from abstracted literature review in progress. Manuscript targeted for • Money D, Dobson S, Cole L, Wagner E, Ysohida EM, and the HCV Perinatal Study Group. Hepatitis C among pregnant women in British Columbia: Obstetrical and Neonatal Outcomes. (submitting to Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 2009).
Von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter • von Dadelszen P, Sawchuck D, McMaster R, Douglas MJ, Bryan S, Hennessy A, Joseph KS, Lee SK, Marquette GM, Mitton C, Saunders S, Thornton C, Liston RM, Magee LA, for the TESS group. The active management of guidelines: implementing new guidelines for the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and maternal and perinatal outcomes in British Columbia. Target journal: Obstet Gynecol (BC PDR data collection complete, core analyses performed, draft manuscript circulated). • Steegers EAP, von Dadelszen P, Duvekot JJ, Pijnenborg R. Pre-eclampsia. Lancet (invited seminar: submission deadline 31.10.09). • Firoz T, Magee LA, Payne B, Li T, Li J, Qu F, von Dadelszen P, for the PIERS group. The impact of requiring informed consent on the rate of improvement in adverse outcomes in a health services research project. Target journal: CMAJ (PIERS database complete, preliminary analyses complete, manuscript being prepared). • von Dadelszen P, Magee LA, Ansermino JM, Carleton B, Douglas MJ, Hutcheon J, Janssen P, Joseph KS, Lee SK, Leung PCK, Skoll MA, Synnes A, Walley KR, Russell JA. A safety and efficacy trial of recombinant human activated protein C for severe early-onset or postpartum pre- eclampsia. Target journal: N Engl J Med (1 of 30 women still to be recruited, draft analyses performed, dummy tables written, draft manuscript prepared). • Dwinnell S, Lim KI, Lee B, Magee LA, Synnes A, Rurak D, Baker PN, Wareing M, von Dadelszen P. Sildenafil citrate for severe early-onset fetal growth restriction: a case-control series. Target journal: N Engl J Med (Sildenfil-treated and naïve cohorts identified, data collection underway, dummy tables written, analytical plan in place).
Journals Non-refereed Publications Von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter • Xie F, Hu Y, Speert DP, Turvey SE, Peng G, Money DM, Magee LA, von Dadelszen P, for the Toxaemia group. Toll-like receptor gene polymorphisms and preeclampsia risk: a case-control study and data synthesis. Hypertens Pregnancy (accepted pending revisions). [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI]. • Xie F, Hu Y, Magee LA, Money DM, Patrick DM, Brunham RC, Thomas E, von Dadelszen P, for the Toxaemia group. Chlamydia pneumoniae infection in preeclampsia. Hypertens Pregnancy (in press) [funding: CIHR, MSFHR, CFRI].
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Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Journals Refereed Publications Cheung, Dr. Anthony • Ho Yuen B, Nguyen TA, Cheung AP, et al. 2008 Clinical and endocrine response to the withdrawal of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists during prolonged coasting. Fertility and Sterility. • Vause T, Cheung AP. Ovulation induction in polycystic ovary syndrome. (Clinical Guidelines) J Obstet Gynaecol Can (in press). • K. Huang Q, Cheung AP, Zhang Yu, et al. Effects of growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF-9) on cell cycle regulators and ERK 42/44 in human granulosa cell proliferation. (submitted to AJP, under review). • Shi F, Cheung AP, Leung PCK. Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) enhances activin A- induced inhibin B and subunits in human luteinized granulosa cells (submitted to JCEM, under review). • Hong IS, Cheung AP, Leung PC 2008 Gonadotropin-releasing hormones I and II induce apoptosis in human granulosa cells. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism 93: 3179. • Cheung AP, Gysler M, Leader A, Hughes E. Informed consent to donate embryos for research purposes. J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2009; 31;111; author reply -2. • Ho Yuen B, Nguyen TA, Cheung AP, Leung PC. Clinical and endocrine response to the withdrawal of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists during prolonged coasting. Fertil Steril 2009; 92: 499. • Huang Q. Cheung AP, Zhang Y, Huang HF, Auersperg N, Leung PC. Effects of growth differentialtion factor 9 on cell cycle regulators and ERK42/44 in human granulosa cell proliferation. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab 2009; 296: E1344-53. • Shi FT, Cheung AP, Huang HF, Leung PC. Effects of Endogenous Growth Differentiation Factor 9 on Activin A-Induced Inhibin B Production in Human Granulosa-Lutein Cells. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2009. • Shi FT, Cheung AP, Leung PC. Growth differentiation factor 9 enhances activin a-induced inhibin B production in human granulosa cells. Endocrinology 2009; 150: 3540-6.
Gomel, Dr. Victor • Taylor E, Gomel V. The uterus and fertility. Fertil Steril. 89: 1-16, 2008.
Lee, Dr. Chi-Yu • Lee G, Laflamme E, Chien CG, Ting HH. Molecular Identity of A Pan Cancer Marker, CA215. Cancer Biology & Therapy, 7:2007-2014 (2008). • Lee G, Chu RA, Ting HH. Preclinical assessment of anti-cancer drugs by using RP215 monoclonal antibody, 8:19-24 (2009).
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Ma, Dr. Sai • Ferguson K, Chow V, Ma S. Silencing of unpaired meiotic chromosomes and altered recombination patterns in an azoospermic carrier of a t(8;13) reciprocal translocation. Hum Reprod 23: 988-995 (2008). • Kirkpatrick G, Ferguson KA, Gao H, Tang S, Chow V, Ho Yuen B, Ma S. A comparison of sperm aneuploidy rates between infertile men with normal and abnormal karyotypes. Hum Reprod 23: 1679-1683 (2008). • Ferguson K, Chow V, Ma S. Silencing of unpaired meiotic chromosomes and altered recombination patterns in an azoospermic carrier of a t(8;13) reciprocal translocation. Hum Reprod 23: 988-995 (2008). • Chan Wong E, Ferguson K, Chow V, Ma S. Sperm aneuploidy and meiotic status of an XYY infertile man. Hum Reprod 23: 374-378 (2008). • Chan Wong E, Ferguson K, Chow V, Ma S. Sperm aneuploidy and meiotic status of an XYY infertile man. Hum Reprod 23: 374-378 (2008). • Kirkpatrick G, Ferguson KA, Gao H, Tang S, Chow V, Ho Yuen B, Ma S. A comparison of sperm aneuploidy rates between infertile men with normal and abnormal karyotypes. Hum Reprod 23: 1679-1683 (2008).
McComb, Dr. Peter • Gamelin A, McComb PF. “Parafimbrial cyst torsion as a cause of adnexal adhesions”. In preparation 2008. • Taylor EL, McComb PF. “A new technique of laparoscopic ovarian suspension with microsuture for adhesion prevention in patients undergoing fertility enhancing surgery”. Submitted 2008. • Sierra S, McComb PF. Hysterosalpingography in the investigation of women requesting reversal of sterilization. Should it play a role? J Reprod Med. 2008 Jan; 53(1):20-4.
Rowe, Dr. Timothy C. • Rowe TC. Green meetings (editorial). J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2008; 30: 461-2. • Rowe TC. Oral contraception without prescription? Help yourself (editorial). J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2008; 30: 303-4. • Rowe TC. Good people, good work (editorial). BCMJ 2008; 50 (Apr): 120. • Rowe TC. Flying lessons (editorial). BCMJ 2008; 50 (May): 181.
Taylor, Dr. Elizabeth L. • Taylor EL, Gomel V. The Uterus and Fertility. Fertil. Steril. 2008 Jan; 89(1): 1-16. • Taylor EL, McComb P. A new technique of laparoscopic ovarian suspension with microsuture for adhesion prevention in patients undergoing fertility enhancing surgery. Reprod Sci J. 2008; 3:8-10.
Williams, Dr. Christina • Taylor E, Williams C. Surgical treatment of endometriosis: location and patterns of disease at reoperation. Fertility Sterility, 2008. Reference FNS 24088. accepted for publication.
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Conference Proceedings Refereed Publications Cheung, Dr. Anthony • Shi F, Cheung AP, Leung PCK. Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9)enhances activin A-induced inhibin B production in human granulosa cells. Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting 2009; Washington, D.C. Jun 10-13, 2009.
Abstracts Non-refereed Publications Ma, Dr. Sai • Minor A, Chow V, Ma S. Methylation analysis of imprinted genes in the sperm of men affected by severe oligozoospermia and azoospermia. 24th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Barcelona, Spain, July 6-9. July 2008. • Tang SS, Chan Wong, E, Gao H, Zhao Y, Ma S. Relationship of abnormal morphology with aneuploidy and DNA integrity in sperm of isolated teratozoospermia. 24th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Barcelona, Spain, July 6-9, 2008. • Tang SS, Chan Wong, E, Gao H, Zhao Y, Ma S. Relationship of abnormal morphology with aneuploidy and DNA integrity in sperm of isolated teratozoospermia. 24th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Barcelona, Spain, July 6-9, 2008. • Minor A, Chow V, Ma S. Methylation analysis of imprinted genes in the sperm of men affected by severe oligozoospermia and azoospermia. 24th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Barcelona, Spain, July 6-9 July 2008.
Chapter Non-refereed Publications Gomel, Dr. Victor • Gomel V, Vanherendael B. Editors, “Female Genital Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence” Informa Publishers New York, 2008. • Gomel V, Taylor E. “Reconstructive Tubal Surgery” in Te Linde’s Operative Gynecology, tenth edition, Rock HA, Jones HW III (Eds). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, pp: 403-437.
McComb, Dr. Peter F. • Gomel V, McComb PF: “Reconstructive Fertility Surgery”. In preparation 2008. • McComb PF, Gomel V: “Investigation of Tubal and Peritoneal Causes of Infertility”. In preparation 2008.
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Taylor, Dr. Elizabeth • Practice of Reproductive Surgery. 1st edition 2008. • Taylor E, Pritts E, Parker W, Olive D. Fibroids and Fertility. In GOMEL & BRILL: Principles & Practice of Reproductive Surgery. • Hitkari J, Ambeka A. Progress in Pediatric Urology. In Reproductive Endocrinology. Volume 11.
Other Publication Non-refereed Publications Cheung, Dr. Anthony • Polycystic ovary syndrome. Article written for the public - Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC). Spring 2009.
Other Publication: Presentations Non-refereed Publications Cheung, Dr. Anthony • Fortier M, Shapiro H, Bissonnette F, Cheung A, Lukkari-Lax E. A randomized, open-label, multiccentre study comparing the efficacy and safety of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system to an oral contraceptive (1 mg norethindrone acetate/20 ug ethinyl estradiol) in women with idiopathic menorrhagia. 64th SOGC Annual Clinical Meeting, Calgary, Alberta. Jun 25-29, 2008.
Ma, Dr. S • Ferguson KA, Chan Wong E, Chow V, Nigro M, Ma S. Meiotic recombination and sperm aneuploidy in infertile men. 24th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Spain, July 6-9, 2008 (oral). • Ferguson KA, Chan Wong E, Chow V, Nigro M, Ma S. Meiotic recombination and sperm aneuploidy in infertile men. 24th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. Spain, July 6-9, 2008 (oral).
Journals Refereed Publications Taylor, Dr. Elizabeth • Taylor EL, Williams C. Surgical treatment of endometriosis: location and patterns of disease at reoperation. Fertil Steril 2008. In press. • Hitkari JA, Singh S, Shapiro H, and N Leyland. Essure® in the Treatment of Hydrosalpinges Prior to ART: Surgical Challenges and Considerations. In press.
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VISITING LECTURESHIPS Division of General Gynaecology & Obstetrics Cundiff, Dr. Geoffrey • Dalhousie University, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Halifax, NS, April 2009. “The Use of Grafts in Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery”, “Overcoming the Obstacles of Clinical Research” and “Diagnosis and Management of Urinary Incontinence”.
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine Von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter • Translational research in pre-eclampsia and IUGR. University of Manchester Perinatal Research Group seminars, Manchester, UK, 16 March 2009.
MEMBERSHIPS Division of Basic Sciences
(a) Memberships on scholarly societies, including offices held
Auersperg, Dr. Nelly
• Society for Gynecologic Investigation • Canadian Association of Anatomists • American Association for Cancer Research • International Society of Developmental Biologists • Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society • American Society for Cell Biology • International Society for Differentiation: 1991-present, Director; 1992-96, Secretary/Treasurer.
Leung, Dr. Peter C.K.
• Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine • International Society of Neuroendocrinology • Society for Neurosciences, USA • Hong Kong Society of Neurosciences • Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynaecology- Research Committee Representative, 1990-present.
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MacCalman, Dr. Colin
• American Society for Cell Biology, 1992-present • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, 1992-present • Society for the Study of Reproduction, 1994-present
Rurak, Dr. Danny W.
• Fetal & Neonatal Physiological Society, 1977-present, member • Society for Gynecologic Investigation, 1985-present, member • Perinatal Research Society, 1999-present, member • International Society for the Origins of Health and Adult Disease, 2003-present
(b) Memberships on other societies, including offices held
Auersperg, Dr. Nelly
• Honorary Board Member, Ovarian Cancer Canada. 2004-ongoing • Trustee, BC Foundation for Non-Animal Research. 2004-ongoing
MacCalman, Dr. Colin D.
• Member, "Cancer A" Grants Committee, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 2001-present
(c) Memberships on scholarly committees, including offices held
Hammond, Dr. Geoffrey L.
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Endocrinology Grant Committee, Chair, 2004-present • Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, Research Advisory Committee 2004-present • Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, Biomedical Research Evaluation Committee 2004- present
Leung, Dr. Peter C.K.
• External Assessor, Hong Kong Research Grants Council, 1995-present • Member, Reproductive Advisory Committee, CIHR Institute of HumanDevelopment, Child & Youth Health, 2001-present • Member, Biomedical Research Evaluation Committee, Michael SmithFoundation for Health Research, 2001-present • Member, Canadian Research Chairs College of Reviewers, 2002-present 97 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• Member, Scientific Board, Royan International Research Award on Infertilityand Reproduction Health, Iran, 2003-present. • Key Mentor and Member, Student Selection Committee, CIHR Strategic Training Initiative in Research in Reproductive Health Sciences, 2003-present • Institute Advisory Board Member, CIHR Institute of Gender and Health, 2004-present
Rurak, Dr. Danny W.
• Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, Clinical Investigator Advisory Committee, member 2008–present
(d) Memberships on other committees, including offices held and dates Leung, Dr. Peter C.K.
• Member, CIHR Meeting, Planning and Dissemination Grant: Gender, Sex and Health Committee, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 2008 • Member, Site visit team to the Program on Developmental Endocrinology and Genetics, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, Bethesda, USA, March 26-28, 2008
(e) Editorships Auersperg, Dr. Nelly
• Associate Editor, Differentiation, Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Hammond, Dr. Geoffrey L. • Journal of Molecular Endocrinology, Scientific Editor, 2005-present
Leung, Dr. Peter C.K.
• Journal of Reproductive Medicine (P.R. China), Corresponding Editor, 1993-present • Reprotech (Indonesia), Member, Editorial Board, 2001-present • Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, Associate Editor, 2003-2004; Deputy Editor 2004-present • Journal of Food Hygiene and Food Safety (Korea), Member, Editorial Board 2005-present
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(f) Reviewer Auersperg, Dr. Nelly
• Outside Reviewer - Biochemistry and Cell Biology • Outside Reviewer, Cancer Research • Outside Reviewer - Canadian Journal of Zoology • Outside Reviewer - Science • Outside Reviewer - Differentiation • Outside Reviewer - American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology • Outside Reviewer - Biology Reproduction • Outside Reviewer - Oncogene • Outside Reviewer - Journal of the National Cancer Institute (USA) • Outside Reviewer - In Vitro
Leung, Dr. Peter C.K.
• Endocrinology, Reviewer 1981-present • Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, Reviewer, 1983-present • Molecular Cellular Endocrinology, Reviewer, 1983-present • Neuroendocrinology, Reviewer, 1985-present • Biology of Reproduction, Reviewer, 1986-present • Journal of Reproduction and Fertility, Reviewer, 1988-present • Canadian Journal of Animal Science, Reviewer, 1991- present • Life Sciences, Reviewer, 1993-present • Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Reviewer, 1993-present • Endocrinology and Metabolisms, Reviewer, 1995-present • European Journal of Endocrinology, 2001-present • Endocrine Related Cancer, 2003-present • Cancer Research, 2003-present
MacCalman, Dr. Colin D.
• Biology of Reproduction, 1995-present • Journal of Endocrinology, 1995-present • Endocrinology, 1995-present • Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 1995-present • Canadian Journal of Molecular and Cellular Biology, 1996-present • External Reviewer for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 1997-present • Developmental Genetics, 1997-present • Developmental Dynamics, 1998-present • International Journal of Cancer, 1999-present 99 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• American Journal of Pathology, 2000-present • Placenta, 2000-present • External Reviewer for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2000-present • External Reviewer for the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, 2000-present • Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2000-present • Journal of Histochemistry and Cell Biology, 2004-present • Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 2004-present • FEBS Letters, 2004 - present
Rurak, Dr. Danny W.
• Foothills Hospital Research Foundation • Endocrinology • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences • Journal of Physiology • Kidney Foundation of Canada • Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology • Pediatric Research • Alberta Heritage Foundation • Canada Council (Killam Foundation Awards) • Australian Research Council • Drug Metabolism and Disposition • Placenta • Physicians Services Incorporated of Ontario • Canadian Medical Research Council • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology • Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology • American Journal of Physiology • Journal of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics
(g) Consultant Hammond, Dr. Geoffrey
• Consultant to Orion Diagnostica Ltd., Helsinki, Finland, 1983-present
MacCalman, Dr. Colin D.
• Adherex Corporation, Ottawa, Jan 2000-present
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(h) Other Service to the Community Auersperg, Dr. Nelly
• Member of the UBC Speakers' Bureau since its inception. • Public lectures and television appearances on cancer prevention and cancer research.
Division of General Gynaecology & Obstetrics
(a) Memberships on scholarly societies, including offices held
Ahman, Dr. Frank W.
• SOGC, 1981-present • Canadian Society of Coloscopists, Member, 1990-present
Anderson, Dr. Robert B.
• Member of the Canadian Medical Association, 1990-present • Member of the B.C. Medical Association, 1990-present • Member of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1997-present • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, 1997-present • Member of the Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of B.C., 1998-present. • Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2004-present • Member of the Canadian Gynaecologic Society, 2005-present
Belanger, Dr. Michelle A.
• Member, Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada, 2000-present • Member, Society of Specialist Physicians, 2004-present • Member, British Columbia Medical Association, 2005-present
Bloomenthal, Dr. Dena
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), member, 1995-present • Society of Obstetrics and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC), member, 1995-present • British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA), 2000-present • Medical Council of Canada, 2000-present • Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), 2000-present • College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, 2000-present
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• Canadian Medical Association (CMA), 2000-present • Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM), 2002-present
Cooper, Dr. John
• British Columbia Medical Association • D.A. Boyes Society • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada • Christian Medical and Dental Society • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of British Columbia - Secretary/Treasurer • Canadian Medical Association • Victoria Obstetrician and Gynecologist Association
Cundiff, Dr. Geoffrey W.
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1989-prsent • American Urogynecologic Soeciety, 1994-present • International Continence Society, 1996-present • Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, 1996-present • American College of Surgeons, 2004-present • Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada, 2006-present • British Columbia Medical Association, 2006-present • Canadian Medical Association, 2006-present • American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society, 2007-present
Fisher, Dr. Stephanie
• Member, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1997-present • Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 2002-present • Member, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, 2003- present
Fitzsimmons, Dr. Brian
• Canadian Medical Protective Association • British Columbia & Canadian Medical Association • Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada, Fellow, 1994-present • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Fellow, 1998-present • American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Board Certified, 2000-present • American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Fellow, 2000-present
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Fluker, Dr. Margo
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1983-present • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (by examination), 1985-present • Diplomat, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (by written examination),1985-present • American Society of Reproductive Medicine, (Formerly the American Fertility Society), 1986-present • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, 1989-present (Western Regional Director 1995-1998) • British Columbia Medical Association, 1989-present • College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, 1989-present • North American Menopause Society, 1992-present • European Society of Human Reproduction of Embryology, 1993-present • Pacific Northwest Ob/Gyn Society, Honorary Member. 2001-present. • Canadian Gynecological Society, Member, 2007-present
Frinton, Dr. Vera
• Member of Committee re: Nonhospital Medical/Surgical Facilities (CPSBC) • Member of Communications Committee • Elected Member of Council of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC, 2001-present 4 year term
Giesbrecht, Dr. Ellen
• North American Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada • Junior Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology • Founding Member Canadian Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Committee
Gill, Dr. Glenn
• Staff - BC Cancer Agency, 2003-present • Member - Christian Medical and Dental Society, 1981-present • Member - Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society, 1985-present • Member - Canadian Medical Protective Association, 1985-present • Member - American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1991-present • Member - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1991-present • Member - Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1991-present • Member - Canadian Medical Association, 1995-present • Member - American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, 1997-present • Member - Society of Canadian Colposcopy, 1999-present • Member - College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, 2002-present • Member - BC Medical Association, 2003-present 103 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Havelock, Dr. Jon
• Member, Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society • Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Hunt, Dr. Alan P.
• Canadian Medical Association • American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Kaye, Dr. Stephen H.
• Member of The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1989-present • Member SOGCBC, 1993-2003 • Fellow of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1998-present
Kinney, Dr. Gary
• Canadian Medical Protective Association • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC) • Society of Canadian Colposcopists
LaJoie, Dr. Jennifer
• Member, Canadian Medical Association • Member, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons • Member, British Columbia Medical Association • Member, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology • Member, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Lott, Dr. Paula M.
• Junior Member, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ACOG), 2000-present • Member, Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology of Canada (SOGC), 2000-present • Member, Canadian Medical Association (CMA), 2000-present • Member, British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA), 2000-present • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada (Ob/Gyn), July 2005-present
Mathews, Dr. J.
• Member, BC Medical Association, 1984- • Fellow, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist of Canada, 1989- 104 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• Member, Pacific Northwest Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1994- • Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1996- • Director, Regional Amniocentesis Program for Central & North Vancouver Island, Jan 2002- • President, Pacific Northwest Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2004-ongoing
Mitchell, Dr. Patrick J.
• Canadian Medical Association,1984- • Canadian Medical Protective Association, 1985- • College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C., 1985- • British Columbia Medical Association, 1986- • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, member 1988-present • Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists1990-present
Purcell, Dr. Jacqueline
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Fellow, August 1995-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Fellow, June 1996-present • Pacific Northwest Obstetrical & Gynaecological Association, Member, 1998-present
Quinlan, Dr. David
• Fellow Royal College of Obstericians and Gynaecologists • American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists • General Medical Council • Canadian Medical Association • Society of Canadian Colposcopists • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada • British Columbian Medical Association • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada • American Urogynecological Society
Racette, Dr. Nicole
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1987-present • American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 1987-present • College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, 1988 • British Columbia Medical Association, 1998-present • North American Menopause Society, 1995 • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1996 • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, 2000-present 105 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• Vice President, Western Region, SOGC, July 2008-present • Member of Executive and Council, SOGC, July 2008-present
Reimer, Dr. Shirley A.
• Member of the Canadian Medical Association, 1979-present • Member of the B.C. Medical Association, 1981-present • Member of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of BC, 1981-present • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, 1997-present • Member of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1979-1985. April 2005-present
Rhone, Dr. Stephanie A.
• British Columbia Medical Association, 1998-present • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Junior Fellow, 1998-present • Canadian Medical Association, 1998-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Fellow, 1998-present. • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 2001-present
Rosengarten, Dr. Mark
• American Academy of Cosmetic Gynecologists • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada • Canadian medical Association • British Columbia Medicol Association • American college of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists, 1996-ongoing
Sanders, Dr. Barry H.
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada, 1984-present • American Fertility Society, 1984-present • Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada, 1984-present • Canadian Gynecologic Society, 1994-present • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 1997-present • International Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy, 1997-present • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists National Advisory Committee, 1999-present
Schouls, Dr. Jacquelynn
• Member-at-Large, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1993-present • Member-at-Large, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1995-present 106 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• Member-at-Large, North American Menopause Society, 1999-2003 • Member-at-Large, International Society of Female Sexual Health Member, 2002-present
Seethram, Dr. Kenneth
• Canadian Medical Association • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists • BC Medical Association • BC Society of Specialist Physicians and Surgeons
Simpson, Dr. M. Lynn
• Canadian Medical Association • British Columbia Medical Association • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada • American Fertility Society
Ubhi, Jagdeep
• Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology • President of the Westminster Medical Association
van Schalkwyk, Dr. Julianne E.
• BC Medical Association • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada
Wagner, Dr. Brenda
• Member, British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons • Member, Canadian Medical Association • Member, Canadian Medical Protective Association • Member, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada • Member, British Columbia Medical Association
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Waterman, Dr. Douglas H.
• Canadian Medical Association, 1983-present • British Columbia Medical Association, 1983-present • Society of Obstetrician Gynecologists of Canada, 1987-present. Chairman of National Tariff Committee, 1999-2001 • Society of Specialist Physicians and Surgeons, 1992-present; Secretary/Treasurer, 1998-2002 Macroallocation Working Group, 2006; Microallocation Committee, 2006-2007 • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecology of BC, 1992-present; President, 1997-1999; Economics Director, 1999-present • Westminster Medical Society, 1995-present
Wilkie, Dr. David H.L.
• Canadian Medical Association, 1986-present • British Columbia Medical Association, 1986-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1986-present • International Continence Society, 1986-present • American Urogynaecologic Society, 1987-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada: Sub-Committee Urogyneacology CSURPS representative, 2003-present; President CSURPS, 2003-2006; Executive Western Region Executive Vice-President, 2003-2006; Membership Committee Co-Chair, 2004-present • Reviewer International Journal Urogynaecology, 1992-present • Reviewer Journal Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada, 1992-present • International Urogynaecologic Journal Reviewer, 1995-present • International Urogynaecologic Association, 1995-present
Woo, Dr. Henry L.
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada • American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Yakimov, Dr. M • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada • International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society • Pacific Northwest Obstetrical and Gynecological Association (Past President) • Canadian Medical Association • North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology • B.C. Medical Association
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(b) Memberships on other societies, including offices held
Christilaw, Dr. Jan E.
• Provincial Board Member, OPT (Options for Sexual Health) Chair, Reproductive Health Advisory Network, 2002-present • WISH (Women’s information and Safe House) Board Member, 2006-present • Women’s Health Research Institute, Board Member, 2008-present • Canadian Network for International Surgery; National Board Member, 2008-present • BC Centre of Excellence in Women’s Health Board Member, 2008-present
Frinton, Dr. Vera
• Member, Society of Canadian Colposcopists • Member, Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada • Member, British Columbia Medical Association • Member, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada • Member, North American Menopause Society • Member, Federation of Medical Women of Canada, National and B.C. Branch • Member, David Boyes Society
Gill, Dr. Glenn H.
• Nucleus Member, Western Rep, Specialty Committee for O&G RCPSC, 2005-present • Member, SOGC Obs Content Review Committee, 2006-present • Member, BC-RCP Committee, 2006-present • Instructor, ALARM (Advances in Labour and Risk Management), SOGC, 1997-present • Western Region Representative, ALARM Committee, SOGC, 2003-present
Gupta, Dr. Madhu.
• Member, Physicians with Interest in South Asians (PISA)
Hunt, Dr. Alan
• Canadian Medical Association, 1986-present • College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, 1990-present • American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Fellow, 1991-present • The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Fellow, 1993-present
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Mitchell, Dr. Patrick
• President Nanaimo Gymnastics School, 2004-present
Oakes, Dr. Jennifer
• Focus Group on Maternity Care, October 2008
Purcell, Dr. Jacqueline
• Canadian Medical Protective Association, Member • British Columbia Medical Association,Member • Canadian Medical Protective Association, Fellow, August 1995-present • Canadian Medical Association,Member
Sanders, Dr. Barry H.
• Canadian Medical Association, 1984-present • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, National Advisor, 1999-present • SOGC SCOPE Committee, 2000-present • SOGC, Endoscopic Subcommittee, Co-Chair, 2003-present • Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy of Canada, Executive Member, Treasurer, 2006-present
Scali, Dr. Vincent
• Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Member, Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada • Member, American Fertility Society • Member, Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists of North America • Member, Canada Medical Association • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada • Member, British Columbia Medical Association
Schouls, Dr. Jacqueline
• Member-at-Large, British Columbia Medical Association, 1993-present • Member-at-Large, Canadian Medical Association, 1993-present • Member-at-Large, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, 1993-present
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Seethram, Dr. Kenneth
• Secretary Treasurer, BC Society of Specialists • Member, Specialty Services Committee, BCMA/Ministry of Health
Wagner, Dr. Brenda L
• Best for Babies, AbbotsfordAdvisory Committee, 2002-present • Vancouver Coastal HealthSurgical Services Review, Gynaecology Co-Chair 2002-present; One Acute Network Integration Council, 2005-present • Provincial CommitteesProvincial Surgical Services Review, Gynaecology, 2004; Provincial Specialized Perinatal Services Committee, 2004-present • British Columbia Perinatal Health ProgramInterdisciplinary Support and Education Committee, 2004-present; Perinatal Mortality Committee, 2006-present; Guidelines Committee, 2006-present • Vancouver Coastal Health/Provincial Health Services AuthorityPerinatal Care Council, 2005- Present; Best Practice Committee of Perinatal Care Council, 2006-present; Capacity Optimization Committee of Perinatal Care Council, 2007-present
Wilkie, Dr. David H.L.
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada: Sub-Committee Urogyneacology CSURPS representative • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada: Membership Committee Co-Chair
Woo, Dr. Henry L.
• Chinese Canadian Medical Society, 1986-present • The Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada, 1992-present • The American College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, Fellow, 1992-present
(c) Memberships on scholarly committees, including offices held
Belanger, Dr. Michelle
• Board Member, Examination Board in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2008-present
Bloomenthal, Dr. Dena
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship committee member. Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2000-present
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Fitzsimmons, Dr. Brian P.
• American College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Vice Chair, British Columbia Section. 2006-present Surgeons of Canada, 2008-present
Fluker, Dr. Margo
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Senior Editor, 3rd Canadian Consensus Conference on Menopause and Osteoporosis, 2000-present • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, Member, Canadian Consensus Conference on Infertility, 2000-present • BC Provincial Blood Coordinating Office - Albumin Working Group Member, 2000-present • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, Member, Aging and Infertility Initiative, 2003-present
Kaye, Dr. Stephen H.
• SOGC Council, Alternate Chair Western Region, 2007-present
Pedersen, Dr. Sara
• Chair AGM Arrangements Committee PNOG 2008-2009
Schouls, Dr. Jacquelynn
• Education Committee, Lions Gate Hospital, 1996-present
(d) Memberships on other committees, including offices held
Beresford, Dr. Peter
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Columbian Hospital, Vice-Chair, January 1996-present. • Perinatal Mortality Committee, Royal Columbian Hospital, Chair, January 1996-present • Medical Records Committee, Royal Columbian Hospital, Chair, January 1996-present
Fitzsimmons, Dr. Brian P.
• OPTions for Sexual Health, BC. Executive Committee Member/Medical Advisory. 2006-present
Frinton, Dr. Vera
• Past President, Federation of Medical Women of Canada, B.C. branch • Member, COUTH Committee on Obstetrical & Neonatal Programs 112 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• Member, COUTH Committee on Women’s Health • Past Medical Director, Planned Parenthood B.C.
Kanke, Dr. Lorena
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of B.C., Member at Large • Cancer Control Agency of British Columbia, Consulting Medical Staff, Gynaecology, 1973-present • Vancouver General Hospital , Department of Gynaecology, Active Staff Member, 1973-present
Pedersen, Dr. Sara A.
• Chairman New Westminster Surgical journal club 2006-present • Chair AGM Arrangements Committee PNOG 2008-2009
Purcell, Dr. Jacqueline
• British Columbia Medical Association, Executive Committee, Section of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Member-at-Large, 1997-2002, November 2004-present
Reimer, Dr. Shirley A.
• Medical Review Panel, Member, Workers Compensation Board,1989-present • Member - Gynecology Working Group involved in establishing & reviewing guidelines to be mandated by the Surgical Services Planning Project, 2003/04-present • Member - Clinical Teaching Allocations and Accountability Committee, 2005-present
Scali, Dr. Vincent C.
• Colposcopist, Lion’s Gate Hospital, 1989-present • Chief, Departmetn of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lion's Gate Hospital, 2003 - present
Schouls, Dr. Jacquelynn
• Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality Committee, Lions Gate Hospital, 1997-present • North Shore Medical Advisory Committee - Representative of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2001-2003 • Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lions Gate Hospital, 2001-2003 • Credentials Committee, Lions Gate Hospital, 2001-2003
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• Member, British Columbia Medical Association, 1999-present • Member, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 2000-present • Board-eligible fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000-present • Fellow, board eligible American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2004-present • Member, Infectious Disease Group of SOGC, 2005-present
Woo, Dr. Henry L.
• British Columbia Medical Association, 1992-present • College of Physicans and Surgeons of British Columbia, 1992-present • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1996-present • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopist, 997-present
(e) Editorships
Christilaw, Dr. Jan
• Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology • Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Women’s Health Specialist
Cundiff, Dr. Geoffrey W.
• Journal of Pelvic Medicine & Surgery, Associate Editor, 2003-present • International Urogynecology Journal and Reconstructive Surgery, Member of Editorial Board, 2004-present
Fluker, Dr. Margo
• Associate Editor (REI), Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada, Rogers Media, Toronto, Canada, 2000-present
Gill, Dr. Glenn
• Reviewer of Research Grants - Canadian Foundation for Women’s Health - Jan 2004- present
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(f) Reviewer
Christilaw, Dr. Jan
• Peer Reviewer, Journal of Obstetrics-Gynecology of Canada • Reviewer, SOGC Lesbian Health Guidelines. • Lesbian Health Guidelines Review
Cundiff, Dr. Geoffrey W.
• Neurology and Urodynamics (reviewed - 3), 1995-present • International Urolgynecology Journal and Pelvic Reconstruction (reviewed -16), 1995-present • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (reviewed - 16), 1995-present • Journal of Pelvic Medicine and Surgery (reviewed - 10), 1999-present • Obstetrics and Gynecology, (reviewed - 6), 2000-present • Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease (reviewed - 1), 2000-present • International Journal of obstetrics and Gynecology, (reviewed - 4), 2000-present • Urology (reviewed - 3), 2002-present • Journal of Urology (reviewed - 2), 2003-present • American Journal of Managed Care (reviewed - 1), 2005-present • Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada, (reviewed -1), 2006-present
Fluker, Dr. Margo
• Canadian Medical Association Journal, 1991-present • Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada, 1991-present • International Journal of Fertility, 1991-present • Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1993-present • Human Reproduction, 1995-present • Fertility & Sterility, 1995-present
Sanders, Dr. Barry H.
• Journal of the SOGC, 1998-present
(g) External examiner
Cundiff, Dr. Geoffrey W.
• Examiner, General oral Boards, american Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001-present
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Frinton, Dr. Vera
• Examiner MCQE part II (on 3 occasions)
(h) Consultant
Belanger, Dr. Michelle
• Medicolegal Consultant, Western Medical Assessments, 2008-present
Christilaw, Dr. Jan
• BC Women’s Osteoporosis Clinic • BC Women’s ACCESS clinic for women with disabilities • BC Women’s Oak Tree Clinic: Ob-Gyn Services • Peace Arch Hospital, Ob-Gyn • BC Cancer Agency, Colposcopy Division
Cundiff, Dr. Geoffrey W.
• Advisory Board, Innovative Medical Education Technologies, January 2001-present • Advisory Board, Gyrus Inc, January, 2006-present
(i) Other Service to the Community
Frinton, Dr. Vera M
• Speakers’ List, B.C.M.A. with resultant TV and radio interviews, health education • Resource Gynaecologist & Obstetrician for the Fitness Group • Past Member, Board of Governors, Crofton House School • Advisory Board Member, PT Group personal training • Member, Medical Advisory Panel, Checkpoints Women’s Health Fair • SOGC Stress Manager
Giesbrecht, Dr. Ellen
• Chair, Multi-professional Clinic for the Care of Adolescent Mothers and their InfantsDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UBC
Gupta, Dr. Madhu
• Information forum on female issues such as routine gynecological exams, HRT, mammograms and Bone Density testing. 116 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Kanke, Dr. Lorena
• Board Member, Elizabeth Bagshaw Society, 1995-present
Reimer, Dr. Shirley A.
• BCMA Speakers' Service, 1987-present
Robertson, Dr. John G.M.
• Canadian representative, OBGY.net. 1996-present
Rosengarten, Dr. Mark • Combined Jewish Appeal (Chairman of Doctors Division), 2002-present
Division of Gynaecologic Oncology
(a) Memberships on Scholarly Societies, including offices held
Brotto, Dr. Lori
• Canadian Psychological Association, Full Member • Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Full Member • Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists of Canada, Member • International Academy of Sex Research, Elected Full Member • Canadian Sex Research Forum, Member
Ehlen, Dr. Thomas G.
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1984-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1984-present • International Society of Gynaecologic Oncologists, 1991-present • Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada, 1991-present • International Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, 1991-present • Society of Canadian Colposcopists, 1997-present
Heywood, Dr. Mark
• Society of Canadian Colposcopists • International Gynaecologic Cancer Society • Gynecological Oncologists of Canada 117 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1984-present • Manitoba Medical Association, 1992-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1994-present • Canadian Medical Association, 1996-present • Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialty Examination Board, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2001-present • Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialty Examination Nucleus Committee, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2004-present • Chair, Program Committee, Gynecological Oncologists of Canada, 2004-present
Kwon, Dr. Janice S.
• Gynecology Cancer Steering Committee, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (Philadelphia), 2005-present • Surgical Oncology representative, Priority and Evaluations Committee, BC Cancer Agency, 2008-present • Chair Elect, Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada, Continuing Professional Development Program Committee, 2008-present
Miller, Dr. Dianne M.
• Ovarian Cancer Alliance Canada • International Society of Gynaecologic Oncologists (IGCS) 1990-present • Gynaecologic Oncologists of Canada, 1990-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1991-present • Canadian Medical Association, 1992-2005 • Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists, 1996-present • Ovarian Cancer Canada, 2000-present
Sadownik, Dr. Leslie
• International Society for the Study of Vulvar Diseases (ISSVD) • Canadian Association of Medical Educators (CAME), 2001-present • American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology 2003-present
Stuart, Dr. Gavin
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada • Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada (Past-President) • British Columbia Medical Association • Alberta Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists • Alberta Medical Association 118 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (U.S.) • American Society of Clinical Oncology • Canadian Medical Association • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Fellow) • International Gynecologic Cancer Society • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society • Canadian Oncology Society
Thomson, Dr. Sydney L.
• Clinical Faculty Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, UBC • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1990-present • Canadian Medical Protective Association, 1990-present • British Columbia Medical Association, 1990-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1990-present • Canadian Medical Association, 1990-present
(b) Memberships on Other Societies, including offices held
Ehlen, Dr. Thomas
• British Columbia Medical Association, 1984-present • The Society of Gynaecologist Oncologists of Canada, Web Site Editorial Board, 2000-present
Miller, Dr. Dianne M.
• Education Committee, International Gynecologic Cancer Society • Funding Priorities Committee, UBC/VGH Foundation, 2006-present
Sadownik, Dr. Leslie
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 1992-present • American Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1999-present
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(c) Memberships on Scholarly Committees, including offices held
Ehlen, Dr. Thomas G.
• SOGC/GOC/SCC Policy & Practice Guidelines Committee, 1997-present • SOGC/GOC/SCC Policy & Practice Guidelines Committee, Chair, 2000-present
Miller, Dr. Dianne M.
• Education Committee, UBC/VGH Foundation, 1994-present • Board of Directors of SOGC Foundation for Reproductive Health Care, 1995-present • OvCaRe Vancouver* (consortium of investigators from UBC, BCCA and VGH), Co-Chair, 2001-present
Sadownik, Dr. Leslie A.
• Sexual health Subcommittee, SOGC • ACMC Subcommittee of Faculty Development, 2001-present • Clinical Reasoning Skills Committee (CRS) for the Medical Council of Canada
Stuart, Dr. Gavin
• University of Calgary Medical Group Executive, 1992-2003
Thomson, Dr. Sydney L.
• Sex & Social Issuses Committee for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1994-present
(d) Memberships on Other Committees, including offices held
Ehlen, Dr. Thomas G.
• British Columbia Cancer Agency, Mortality Review Committee (Member) 1992-present • Hereditary Cancer Task Force, B.C. Cancer Agency 1995-present
Miller, Dr. Dianne M.
• International Health Committee, Gyencologic Oncologists of Canada, 2007-present
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Stuart, Dr. Gavin C.E.
• Gynecologic Site Committee (Chairman) National Cancer Institute of Canada, Clinical Trials Group, 1988 • Member, Specialty Committee for Gynecologic Oncology, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1990 • Member, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Accreditation Team, 1990 • Canadian Writing Committee, NCIC OV.10 Clinical Trial, Study Chair, 1993 • Member, Clinical Trials Committee, National Cancer Institute of Canada, Clinical Trials Group, 1993 • Protocol Committee, Gynecologic Oncology Group (U.S.), 1994 • Principal Investigator's Committee, Member, Gynecologic Oncology Group (U.S.), 1994 • Chair, Cervical Cancer Prevention Network - Health Canada/Public Health Agency of Canada, 1996 • Advisory Committee on Research, National Cancer Institute of Canada, 1997 • Study Chair, Canadian Writing Committee NCIC OV.14 Clinical Trial, 1999 • Executive member of Gynecologic Cancer Intergroup (GCIG), 1999 • Study Chair, Canadian Writing Committee NCIC OV.13 Clinical Trial, 1999 • Member, Human Resources Planning Committee Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, 1999 • Member, Human Resources Planning Committee, Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control, 2001-present • Member of Executive Committee, Regional medical Advisory Committee, Vancouver Coastal Health, 2003 • Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, 2003 • Member, Providence Board of Trustees, Providence Health, 2003 • Chair, FoM MoH FinanceCommittee, 2003-present • Member, Vancouver Coastal Health Medical Advisory Committee, 2003-present • Member, BC Academic Health Council & Operating Committee, 2003 • Member, Joint Liaison Committees, 2003 • Chair, elect, board member, Association of Faculties of medicine of Canada, 2003 • Member, Providence Quality & Performance Improvement Committee, Providence Health Board, 2003 • Medical Staff, BC Cancer Agency & Provincial Health Services Authority, 2003 • Board Member, Providence Research Trust, Providence Health, 2003 • Member, PHC Board - Quality & Innovation Committee, 2003-present • Board Member, BC Research Institute for Children's & Women's Health, 2003 • U21 health Sciences Committee, 2003-present • Dean's Council, Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC), 2003-present • Dean's Committee, Association of American Medical College (AAMC), 2004-present • Member, Provincial Surgical Services Steering Committee, 2004 - present • Member, Primary Prevention Action Group, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, 2006-present • Chair, National Infection Agents Committee, Primary Prevention Action Group, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, 2006-present
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• 2007 - present, Member, Physician Assistant Implementation Steering Committee
Thomson, Dr. Sydney
• Canadian Medical Association Expert Working Group - HIV Testing, Counseling Guidelines
(e) Editorships
Brotto, Dr. Lori
• International Journal of Sexual Health • Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy
Ehlen, Dr. Thomas
• Editorial Board, The Society of Gynaecologist Oncologists of Canada Web Site, 2000-present
Sadownik, Dr. Leslie
• Reviewer (adhoc), Journal of the Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (JOGC) 2003
(f) Reviewer
Brotto Fontana, Dr. Lori A.
• Archives of Sexual Behavior • Journal of Abnormal Psychology • Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology • Journal of Sex Research • Psychology of Women Quarterly • Annual Review of Sex Research • Journal of Sexual Medicine • International Journal of Impotence Research • Behavioral Brain Research • Menopause • Biological Psychology • Journal of Psychology & Human Sexuality • Journal of Psychosomatic Research • Nature Clinical Practice Urology • Grant Reviewer for Canadian Institutes of Health Research Doctoral Research Awards, February 2009 (reviewed 30 doctoral award applications) 122 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• Grant Reviewer for Canadian Institutes of Health Research Masters Research Awards, May 2009 (reviewed 20 award applications)
Ehlen, Dr. Thomas
• Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada, Program Committee, 1996-present • Journal of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1996-present • Journal, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Elsevier Science Inc., Manuscript Reviewer, 1997-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Abstract Reviewer, 1997-present
Miller, Dr. Dianne
• American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1994-present • Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1995-present, ad-hoc • Gynecologic Oncology, 1996-present, ad hoc • Canadian Medical Association Journal, 1997-present, ad-hoc
Stuart, Dr. Gavin
• International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer • Canadian Journal of Surgery • Cancer • Lancet • Canadian Medical Association Journal • Gynecologic Oncology
(f) Reviewer (Grant Panel Review)
Stuart, Dr. Gavin
• Canadian Institute of Health (CIHR) • National Cancer Institute - National Institute of Health - Rockville, Maryland • National Cancer Institute of Canada • National Institute of Health (US) • Medical Research Council of Canada (MRC)
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(g) External Examiner Miller, Dr. Dianne M.
• Chief Examiner, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeions of Canada, Gynecologic Oncology • Medical Council of Canada Examiner, 1996-present
(h) Consultant (indicate organization)
Ehlen, Dr. Thomas G.
• Department of Cancer Endocrinology, BC Cancer Agency, Consultant Gynecologist, 1992-present
Sadownik, Dr. Leslie
• Educational Consultant for BC Colposcopy Program, 1998-present
Stuart, Dr. Gavin
• Canadian Coordinating Office on Health Technology AssessmentMember of Task Force to new technology assessment in Screening Techniques
(i) Other Service to the Community
Miller, Dr. Dianne M.
• Preceptor for student shadowing • Speakers Bureau, University of British Columbia, 1992-present
Sadownik, Dr. Leslie
• Editor of "Education Matters" Faculty of Medicine Faculty Development Newsletter
Stuart, Dr. Gavin C.E.
• Director, Board of Directors, Providence Health Care Corporation, 2003-present • Medical Manager, Sports Physicians/ER, Cypress Mountain (Freestyle and Snowboarding) VANOC 2010, 2006-present • Director, Board of Directors, LifeLabs BC Inc., 2008-present
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Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
(a) Memberships on Scholarly Societies, including offices held
Butler, Dr. Blair
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia • Canadian Medical Association, 1996-present • British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA) • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) • International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2007-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada • International Society for Prenatal Diagnostic, ISPD
Dahlgren, Dr. Leanne S.
• American College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2001-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 2001-present • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2001-present • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 2004-present • College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada, 2004-present • Canadian Medical Association, 2004-present • BC Medical Association, 2004-present • BC Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2005-present • International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006-present
Farquharson, Dr. Duncan F.
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 1992-present • Editorial Advisory Board, The Canadian Review of High-Risk Obstetrics, May 1999-present • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Vice Chair Section VIII, 2000-2003; Chair Section VIII, 2003-present • Obstetrical Consultant, BCRCP, 2001-present • Scientific Board Member, Lifebank Corporation, 2003-present • Medical Director, BCRCP, March 2005-present
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Gagnon, Dr. Alain
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1989-present; Junior Fellow, 1990- 2000, Fellow, 2000-present • Canadian Medical Association, 1989-present • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1994-present • International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society, 1995-present • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 1996-present • International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997-present • College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, 1997-present • British Columbia Medical Association, 1999-present • International Society for Twins Studies, 1999-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 2001-present • Subspecialty Committee, Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001-present • Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada Genetics Committee, August 2003-present • Liaison, Media/Press, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006-present • Board Member, International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology (ISUOG), September 2006-present • Vice Chair, Subspecialties Committee, Association of Professors in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007-present • Member, Nominations Committee, International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, August 2008-August 2009
Kent, Dr. Nancy E.
• Medical Council of Canada, 1981-present • Ontario Medical Association, 1981-present • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Fellow, 1989-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Fellow, 1991-present • International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1993-present • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Fellow, 1995-present • Canadian Association of Medical Education, 1996-present • British Columbia Medical Association, 1997-present
Lalji, Dr. Sayrin
• American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology • Canadian Medical Association • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada
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• British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons • Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, June 2001-present
Lim, Dr. Kenneth I.
• British Columbia Medical Association, 1991-present • British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1991-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1992-present • Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (Canada), 1995-present
Liston, Dr. Robert M.
• Association of Professors of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of Canada, 1988-present • Health Canada, Bureau of Reproductive Health, Maternal Health Study Group, Chair, 2002-present
Marquette, Dr. Gerald P.
• Canadian Medical Association, 1979-present • Quebec Medical Association, 1979-present • Society of Obstetrics and Gynecologist of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, 1987-present • Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Washington, DC, USA, 1988-present • Association of Professors in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1990-present • Examiner, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1996-present • The Howard A, Kelly Society, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA, 1997-present • BC Medical Association, 2001-present • Chair, Examination Board, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2006-present
Money, Dr. Deborah M.
• Canadian Women's HIV Study Group, 1995-present • The Canadian Infectious Disease Society, June 2000-present • Perinatal Exposure to Antiretroviral Registry Group (CPEARS), 2002-present • Canadian Association for the Study of Liver (CASL), November 2002-present
Pressey, Dr. Tracy L.
• Association for Medical Ultrasound, October 2006-present • International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 2006-present • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, January 2007-present 127 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, January 2007-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, January 2007-present • Junior Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, January 2007-present
Shaw, Dr. Dorothy
• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK)--Fellow ad eundem • Federation of Medical Women of Canada • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Social and Sexual Issues Committee • American Academy of Medical Colleges - Women’s Liaison Officer, 1999-present • Canadian Society of Physician Executives, 2000- present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Media Committee, 2000-present • Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, Special Committee on Physician Wellness, 2002- present • Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, Special Committee on Professionalism, 2003-present • National Association of Canadian Medical Colleges, May Cohen Gener Equity Award, Nominating Committee Member, 2004-present • International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, President, 2006-2009 • Women’s Health Research Institute, Advisory Group, 2007-present
Skoll, Dr. Amanda
• Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, November 1987-present • Association of Professors in Obstetrics & Gynaecology of Canada, 1994-present • Society for Gynaecologic Investigation, 2001-present • Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (USA), 2001-present
Tessier, Dr. Francine
• Canadian Medical Association, 1989-present • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1992-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1993-present • American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine, 1994-present • British Columbia Medical Association, 1994-present • College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, 1995-present • The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997-present • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2000-present • Society of Specialist Physicians and Surgeons, 2000-present • Vancouver Medical Association, 2002-present 128 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada • North American Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy • Oriel College Medical Society • International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy • ERIPED • University of Otago Medical School Alumnus Association • Placental Association of the Americas • Vancouver Oxford and Cambridge Society • New Zealand Medical Association • Vancouver Oxford and Cambridge Society • Blair Bell Society • Australia and New Zealand Perinatal Society • University of Otago Graduates’ Association • British Medical Association
(b) Memberships on other societies, including offices held
Dansereau, Dr. Jerome
• Canadian Medical Association (CMA) • British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA) • Royal College of Surgery of Canada, Associate • American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
Delisle, Dr. Marie-France
• Le Collège des Médecins du Québec, 1992-present • Association des Médecins de Langue Francaise du Canada (AMLFC), 1992-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), 1993-present • Canadian Medical Association (CMA), 1997-present • Association des Obstétriciens - Gynécologues du Québec (AOGQ), 1997-present • American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG), 1997-present • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Ob/Gyn, 1997-present • British Columbia Medical Association (BCMA), 1999-present • College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, 1999-present • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, MFM, 1999-present
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• American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 2000-present • BC Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2004-present • Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, 2004-present
Farquharson, Dr. Duncan
• Canadian Medical Association, 1982-present • BC Medical Association, 1982-present • Chair, Perinatal Mortality & Morbidity Committee, Royal Columbian Hospital, 2000-present • Executive Committee, BCRCP, 2001-present • Perinatal Mortality & Morbidity Committee, Burnaby Hospital, 2002-present
Liston, Dr. Robert
• Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada, 1981-present • American College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 1982-present • Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada, 1991-present
Money, Dr. Deborah M.
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia • Royal College of Surgeons of Canada • British Columbia Medical Association • Canadian Medical Association • National Advisory Council on Immunization, 2001-2008
Skoll, Dr. Amanda
• Fellow, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, July 1984-present • Fellow, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, July 1984-present • Canadian Medical Association, July 1984-present • College des medicins du Quebec, December 1987-present • Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, July 1988-present
Von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter
• ISSHP (International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy), 1994-present; Editor (non-Europe) of the Society’s journal, Hypertension in Pregnancy, 2005-present; Ex officio member of the Society’s international board, 2005-present
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(c) Memberships on scholarly committees, including offices held and dates
Butler, Dr. Blair
• SOGC Promotion of the Speciality Committee, 2003-2009 • BC Prenatal Screening Task Force, Diagnostic Imaging/Nuchal Translucency, BC Provincial Prenatal Genetic Screening Program, June 2008-present
Delisle, Dr. Marie-France
• SOGC MFM sub-committee, 2004-present
Farquharson, Dr. Duncan
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) • Diagnostic Imaging Committee, 1995-1997, 2000-present
Gagnon, Dr. Alain
• Nucleus Group, Royal College Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialty Committee, December 2001-present • Meeting Planning Committee, International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, September 2003-present • Vice Chair, Nucleus Group Specialty Committee in Maternal Fetal Medicine, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, July 2008-June 2010
Kent, Dr. Nancy
• APOG, Board of Directors, December 2007-December 2009 • APOG Postgraduate Committee, Chair, December 2007-December 2009 • Task Force for the Accomodation of the Pregnant Physician, Physician Health Program British Columbia, May 2009-present
Lim, Dr. Kenneth.
• Western Perinatal Research Meeting, Planning committee, 2002-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecology Diagnostic Imaging Committee, 2004-present
Marquette, Dr. Gerald P.
• Test Committee, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1994-present • Nucleus Committee, Examination Board, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1997-present 131 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
• Chair, Specialty Committee, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2002-present
Money, Dr. Deborah M.
• Committee to develop guidelines for antiretroviral therapy for HIV infected women, Sponsored by Canadian HIV Trials Network, November 1998-present • Consultant to Federal/Provincial/Territorial Working Group on HIV and Pregnancy, Health Canada, November 1998-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada Infectious Diseases Committee, 1999-present • Chair, Infectious Diseases Committee for SOCC, July 2002-present • Women’s Health Research Network Oversight Committee, August 2007 • President-Elect, Infectious Disease Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, 2008-2010 • National HIV Pregnancy Planning Guidelines Development Team, January 2009
Pressey, Dr. Tracy • Maternal Fetal Medicine Committee, Socity of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, Oct 2006-present
Skoll, Dr. Mary • Nucleus Committee, Board of Examiners, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1997-present • Test Committee, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2003-present • Chair, Examination Board, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2006-present von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter
• SOGC Consensus Conference on Twin Pregnancy. I chaired the intrapartum management group of this Consensus Conference, which was organised by Dr Jon Barrett. We formulated a series of recommendations on the intrapartum management of twin pregnancies • Canadian Task Force on Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy. As a result of my clinical and research interest in nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), I was invited to join the first nation- wide initiative in NVP.
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(d) Memberships on other committees, including offices held and dates
Dansereau, Dr. Jerome
• British Columbia Perinatal Health Program (BCPHP), Advisor, Jan 2008-present • Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, consultant, 1990-present • Provincial Consensus on Caesarean Birth in BC, panel member, January 2008-present • Perinatal and Obstetrical Quality Assurance Committee, South Island, VIHA, Chair • BC Provincial Genetic implementation Program, Jan 2008-present
Farquharson, Dr. Duncan
• Resident Education Committee, UBC Dept. OB/GYN, 1986-present • Regional Perinatal Program Team, Fraser Health Authority, 2000-present • Chair, Perinatal Mortality & Morbidity Review Committee, Royal Columbian Hospital, 2000-present • BC Provincial Prenatal Screening Committee, October 2000-present • Obstetrical Representative, Action Group, BCRCP, October 2000-present • Obstetrical Representative, Steering Committee, BCRCP, October 2000-present • Chair, Education Committee, BC Reproductive Care Program, January 2001-present • Chair, Perinatal Program Team, Royal Columbian Hospital, 2002-present • Network of Excellence, June 2002-present • Advisory Board, Lifebank Cryogenics Corporation, April 2003-present • Provincial Specialized Perinatal Services Committee, 2004-present • SOGC Sub-Committee on Multiples, 2005-present • Mental Health Surveillance Sub-Committee, 2007-present • Provincial fFN Implementation Project Advisory Group, 2007-present • Cesarean Birth Task Force, 2007-present • Chair, Provincial Maternal Mortality Review Committee, 2007-present
Gagnon, Dr. Alain
• Provincial Prenatal Genetic Screening Task Force, PHSA, October 2004-present • Steering Committee, North American Fetal Therapy Network (NAFTNet), 2005-present • Ultrasound Advisory Committee, Medical Imaging Division, Diagnostic Accreditation Program, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, 2007-present • Guidelines and Protocols Advisory Committee re: Prenatal Screening and Diagnostic Testing for Chromosomal and congenital Anomalies Guidelines Committee (sponsored jointly by BCMA and BC Ministry of Health), September 2007-present • Surveyor, Medical Imaging Division, Diagnostic Accreditation Program, College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, May 2008-present
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Liston, Dr. Robert
• Health Canada, Bureau of Reproductive Health, Canadian Perinatal Surveillance System Steering Committee, 1996-present • Health Canada, Bureau of Reproductive Health, Fetal Infant Mortality Study Group, 1996-present • British Columbia Reproductive Care Program, Perinatal Mortality Review Committee, 1998-present • British Columbia Reproductive Care Program, Provincial Steering Committee, 1998-present • British Columbia Reproductive Care Program, Action Group, 1998-present • British Columbia Reproductive Care Program, Perinatal Database Committee, 1999-present • British Columbia Reproductive Care Program, Provincial Steering Committee, Chair, 2000-present • Health Canada, Bureau of Reproductive Health, Maternal Health Study Group, Co-chair 2001-present
Money, Dr. Deborah M.
• Ministry of Health Data Warehouse Proof of Concept Pilot, High Risk Pregnancy Working Group, 1998-present • National Advisory Group of the HIV Healthline and Network, January 1998-present • Expert Panel on Infectious Diseases in Medical Practitioners, College of Physicians & Surgeons, October 1998-present • Planned Parenthood Association Medical Policy Committee, February 1999-present • Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada, July 2000-present • Membership in Canadian HPV Scientific Committee, March 2005-present • National HIV Pregnancy Planning Guidelines Development Team, January 2009-present
Shaw, Dr. Dorothy
• Co-chair, Combined Medical Genetics/Sonologists' Group, 1994-ongoing • Provincial Steering Committee for Prenatal Diagnosis, 2001-present
(e) Editorships
Farquharson, Dr. Duncan
• Editorial Advisory Board, The Canadian Review of High-Risk Obstetrics, 1999-present
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(f) Reviewer Butler, Dr. Blair
• Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada • Hypertension in Pregnancy
Dahlgren, Dr. Leanne
• Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada • British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (BJOG) • Canadian Medical Association Journal
Delisle, Marie-France
• Journal of Neurology, Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy • Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Frarquharson, Dr. Duncan
• American Journal of Obstetrics/Gynaecology • Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy, 2001-present • Journal of the Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada, 2002-present
Gagnon, Dr. Alain
• American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001-present • Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2002-present • World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Annually), 149 works refereed/reviewed, 2003-present • Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, 2004-present • Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Oct 2006-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, Annual Clinical Meeting, February 2008- present • Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada, March 2008-present
Kent, Dr. Nancy E.
• Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada (JOGC), July 1998-present
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Liston, Dr. Robert M.
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Periodic since 1995 • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Periodic since 1996 • Journal of Obsterics and Gynaecology of Canada, Periodic since 2000 • Grant Application Assessment, Canadian Institute of Health Research, 2000 • Grant Application Assessment, Medical Research Council (UK), 2004
Marquette, Dr. Gerald P
• Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada, 2005-present
Money, Dr. Deborah M.
• American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1994-present • Journal of the Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), June 1998-present • The Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, March 2009
Shaw, Dr. Dorothy
• External reviewer, candidate for promotion to Professor, Imperial College, London, UK • Reviewer for the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 2001-ongoing • IJOG reviewer 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Skoll, Dr. Amanda
• Journal of Maternal Fetal Medicine, 1995-present • Canadian Foundation for Women’s Health, 2002-present • BC Research Institute for Children’s & Women’s Health, 2002-present • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2004-present
(g) External examiner
Farquharson, Dr. Duncan
• Invited Member, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Maternal Fetal Medicine Examiners Board • Member, OB/Gyne Test Committee, Medical Council of Canada, 2005-present
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Marquette, Dr. Gerald P.
• Reviewer, Promotion Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's Univeristy, January 2003-present • External Reviewer, Birthing Program, Peace Arch Hospital, December 2003-present
(h) Consultant (indicate organization)
Dansereau, Dr. Jerome
• Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), Fellow • BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre Society/Grace Hospital, 1989-present • Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, consulting privileges, 1990-present • Victoria General Hospital, Victoria BC, Director of Perinatology, January 1997-present
Liston, Dr. Robert M.
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, Practice Appraisal, Periodic since 1998 • College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, Expert Advisor, Periodic since 1998
Marquette, Dr. Gerald P.
• Volunteer International Consultant, Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1982 to 1989; Tunisia 1983 (11 days), Haiti 1986 (13 days), Burkino Faso 1987 (14 days) • Member, Advisory Committee, BCRCP • Member, Advisory Committee, BC Women's Hospital Foundation, January 2002-present • Member, Griefworks BC Advisory Committee, 2002-present • Member, Board of Directors, Canadian Foundation for Women's Health, SOGC, May 2004-present • Consultant, Vancouver Costal Perinatal Council Coordinating Committee, 2005-present • Consultant, Guidelines Committee, British Columbia Reproductive Care Program, 2006-present von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter • Justice Institute, Infant Transport Team, Obstetric Advisor, October 2001-ongoing
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(i) Other service to the community
Lalji, Dr. Sayrin
• SOGC Menopause Awareness Seminar, Pointe Claire, Quebec • Ismaili Council for British Columbia, 2002-present
Lim, Dr. Kenneth I.
• Dunbar Soccer League, Youth Coach, 1998-present • Vancouver Junior Grizzlies Basketball League, Youth Coach, 1999-present • Minor A-Junior Co-Ordinator, Dunbar Baseball League, 2003-present
Money, Dr. Deborah M.
• Member, Education Committee, Crofton House School, 1997-present • Member, Medical Committee, Dr. Peter Aids Centre Capital Campaign, November 2000-present • Member, Board of Governors, Crofton House School, May 2001-present • Member, Board of Governors, Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, 2004-2009 • Member, Board of Governors Building Committee, 2008-present
Skoll, Dr. Amanda
• Volunteer, Canadian Cancer Society, 2005-present
Von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter
• Meraloma Rugby Club, mini rugby coach, 2004-ongoing (coach of the year, 2009)
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
(a) Memberships on scholarly societies, including offices held
Cheung, Dr. Anthony
• Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology • Canadian Medical Association • American Society for Reproductive Medicine • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society
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• The Endocrine Society • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Gomel, Dr. Victor
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada • American Fertility Society Past Member of Board of Trustees • President, Society of Reproductive Surgeons • American Fertility Society Past Chairman, Journal Committee • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Member, Advisory Board - since 1984 • International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy - Member of the Board since 1989
Ho Yuen, Dr. Basil
• British Medical Association • British Columbia Medical Association • Society for the Study of Reproduction • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada • The Endocrine Society • The Society of Chinese Bioscientists in America • Canadian Medical Association • American Fertility Society/American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Lee, Dr. Chi-Yu Gregory
• Sigma XI Scientific Society, 1972-present • The American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, 1976-present • The New York Academy of Sciences, 1979-present • American Society of Biological Chemists, 1980-present • Society for the Study of Reproduction, 1980-present • The American Society of Reproductive Medicine, 1982-present • American Association of Clinical Chemistry, 1987-present • Society of Chinese Bioscientists in America, 1988-present, life member
Ma, Dr. Sai
• Alpha Scientists in Reproductive Medicine, 1999-present • American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 1999-present
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McComb, Dr. Peter F.
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1979-present • Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1981-present • Canadian Medical Association, 1981-present • Canadian Medical Protective Association, 1981-present • American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 1981-present • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, 1981-present • Honorary Member of the Washington State Obstetrical Association, 1981-present • British Columbia Medical Association, 1981-present • Society of Reproductive Surgeons, 1983-present • Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1984-present • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1990-present
Moon, Dr. Young
• The Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society • The American Fertility Society • The Society for the Study of Reproduction • The Endocrine Society
Seethram, Dr. Kenneth
• Canadian Medical Association, 1997-present • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1997-present • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 1999-present • British Columbia Medical Association, 2004-present • BC Society of Specialist Physicians and Surgeons, 2005-present
Stephenson, Dr. Mary D.
• Member, Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, 1987-present • Member, American Society for Reproductive Immunology, 1991-present • Member, Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, 1992-present • Member, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 1994-present
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(b) Memberships on other societies committees, including offices held
Gomel, Dr. Victor
• Canadian Medical Association • B.C. Medical Association
Ho Yuen, Dr. Basil
• The Chinese Canadian Medical Society
Rowe, Dr. Timothy
• Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of Canada • Canadian Medical Association • British Columbia Medical Association • Association of Professors of Obstetrics & Gynaecology • American Society for Reproductive Medicine • Member, National Scientific Program Committee, XIV FIGO World Congress • Medical Council of Canada, Examiner, Licenciate Examination 1991 • Member-at-large, Board of Directors, 1993 • Member, Journal Editorial Board, 1994
Seethram, Dr. Kenneth
• Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, August 1997-present • Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, January 1998-present • Secretary Treasurer, BC Society of Specialists, 2005-present • Specialty Services Committee, BCMA / Ministy of Health, 2006-present
Stephenson, Dr. Mary D.
• Canadian Medical Protective Association, 1981-present • Canadian Medical Association, 1981-present • British Columbia Medical Association, 1982-present • Fellow, Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada, 1991-present
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(c) Memberships on scholarly committees, including offices held
Allaire, Dr. Catherine
• Gynaecology Clinical Practice Committee, Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1999-present
McComb, Dr. Peter
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine Abstract Committee, 1994-present
Rowe, Dr. Timothy
• Honorary Member, Pacific North-West Obstetrical and Gynecological Association
Seethram, Dr. Kenneth
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Regional Advisory Committee, 2000-present • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Regional Advisory Committee, 2000-present • Canadian Medical Association, Committee on Nominations, 2002-present • BC Prenatal Cytogenetics Screening Guideline Committee, 2007-present
Stephenson, Dr. Mary
• New Investigators Research Committee, BC Health Research Foundation, 1994-present • Clinical Guidelines Committee, American Society for Reproductive Immunology, 1995-present • Canadian Multidisciplinary Consensus Committee on the Present and Future Uses of IVIG, 1996-present
(d) Memberships on other committees, including office held and dates
Allaire, Dr. Catherine
• Physician resource for BC Endometriosis Association 1998-present
Gomel, Dr. Victor
• Ex-Officio member of various departmental committees • Past Secretary, Section of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, B.C. Medical Association • Other Ad Hoc University and Hospital Committees • Nnumerous committees in the Faculty of Medicine and Department of Ob.Gyn at both University and Hospital levels. 142 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
(e) Editorships Gomel, Dr. Victor
• Member, Editorial Boards, Italian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology • Member, Editorial Boards, Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics • Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists • Member, Editorial Boards, Journal of Reproductive Medicine • Member, Editorial Boards, International Journal of Fertility • Member, Editorial Boards, Journal of Gynecologic Surgery • Member, Editorial Boards, Gynecologic Endoscopy • Member, Editorial Boards, Assisted Reproductive Reviews • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists • Member, Editorial Boards, Revista Ibero Americana de Fertilidad Lee, Dr. Chi-Yu Gregory
• Chinese Journal of Gynecological Oncology, 1994-present
(f) Reviewer
Cheung, Dr. Anthony
• Fellow, Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecology • Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Gomel, Dr. Victor
• The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology • Obstetrics and Gynecology • Fertility and Sterility • Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica • Human Reproduction
Ho Yuen, Dr. Basil
• Medical Research Council, over various years • Ministry of Health, Province of Saskatchewan, grant reviewer, over various years • Lancet, 1996 and various other years • Fertility and Sterility (Journal of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine), over various years from 1984
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Lee, Dr. Chiu-Yu Gregory
• Fertility and Sterility, 1984-present • Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 1986-present • Biology of Reproduction, 1987-present
McComb, Dr. Peter
• Fertility and Sterility, 1981-present • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1989-present • International Journal of Fertility, 1990-present • Canadian Medical Association Journal, 1991-present • Journal of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, 1992-present • Lancet, 2006-present • The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 2007-present
Moon, Dr. Young • Biology of Reproduction • Fertility and Sterility • Prostaglandins • CMAJ • Diagnostic Medicine • Gamete Research • Reproduction • Fertility and Development • Molecular Reproduction & Development • International Journal of Fertility • Journal of Reproduction and Fertility • Journal SOGC • MRC research grants and scholarships award applications • Career Scientist Award applications to Ontario Ministry of Health • Establishment Grants applications to Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research • Competitive Research Grants of the Animal Science Program of the USA Department of • Research grants applications of Saskatchewan Health Research Board • Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation of Ontario • Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). • NSERC, International Opportunity Fund Program • Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology
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Pride, Dr. Sheila • Osteoporosis Society of Canada, participant in screening articles for meta analysis/evidence based medicine
(g) External examiner
Stephenson, Dr. Mary D.
• The Medical Council of Canada, Licentiate Examination, 1996-present
(h) Consultant
Gomel, Dr. Victor
• UBC Health Sciences Centre Hospital Head, Department of Gynaecology, Active Staff • Vancouver General Hospital - Member of Active Staff, since 1966 • Consultant Practice in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, since 1966 • BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Member of Active Staff, since 1982
Moon, Dr. Young.
• Faculty Member, Royal Thai Ph.D. Program, 1998-present
Rowe, Dr. Timothy
• Vancouver General Hospital Active Staff, 1995 • BC Women's Hospital Consulting Staff, 2004
(i) Other service to the community
Gomel, Dr. Victor
• Lectures to the lay public, frequent television and radio interviews including national and international programs such as "The Journal" and "Sunday Morning". • Lectures to the lay public, Y.M.C.A. • Lectures to the lay public, Vancouver area high schools • Lectures to the lay public, Simon Fraser University • Lectures to the lay public, Planned Parenthood Association, Vancouver
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Stephenson, Dr. Mary D.
• Chair, Regatta Committee, Canadian Optimist Dinghy Association, 1995-present
SERVICE ON UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
Division of Basic Sciences
Auersperg, Dr. Nelly
• Graduate Program Committee, Department of Anatomy • Graduate Student Research Committees, Departments of Anatomy, Zoology, Pathology, Oral Biology and Obstetrics and Gynaecology • Program Advisory Committee, Reproductive and Developmental Sciences, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UBC
Hammond, Dr. Geoffrey L.
• Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Doctoral Core Membership for Pharmacology & Toxicology Graduate Program, 2002-2009 • Board Executive Committee, 2003-present • Management Committee, 2003-present • Operations Committee, 2003-present • Promotions & Tenure Committee, 2003-present • Reproductive Health Steering Committee, 2003-present • Research Expansion Executive Steering Committee, 2003-present • Scientific Steering Committee, Chair, 2003-present • Women's Health Research Coordinating Committee, 2003-present • Centre for Translational Research Planning Committee, 2004-present • Faculty of Medicine Research Directors Committee, 2004-present • Interdisciplinary Women's Reproductive Health Program Steering Committee,2004-present • Rehabilitation Research Centre Expanded Planning Committee, 2004-present • Vancouver Health Research Network, 2004-present • CDM Steeering Committee, 2006-present • Core Facilities Planning Committee
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Leung, Dr. Peter C.K.
• Member, Research Education Committee, B.C.'s Research Institute for Child and Family Health, 1993-present • Chair, Space Planning Committee, B.C.'s Research Institute for Child and Family Health, 1996-1997
MacCalman, Dr. Colin D.
• Advisory Committee • Member, Admissions Committee, Graduate Program in Developmental and Developmental Sciences, UBC, 1996 - present • Member, Life Sciences Library Committee, UBC, 1996 - present • Member, Education Committee, BC Research Institute for Children’s and Women’s Health, UBC, 1998 - present • Member of the Faculty Promotions Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UBC, 1999 - present • Member of the Program Advisory Committee (PAC), BC Research Institute for children’s and Women’s Health, 2002 - present • Chair, Admissions Committee, Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health Training Program (WRH), BC Research Institute for Children's and Women's Health, 2003 - present
Rurak, Dr. Danny W.
• Chair, Animal Users Committee, 1985-present • Member, Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Admissions Committee, 1990-present • Member, Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Advisory Committee, 1990-present • Member, Hamber Library Advisory Committee, 1993-present • Member, Health Sciences Student Research Forum Committee, 1993-present • Member, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialty Training Committee, 1993-present • Chair, Research Education Committee, 1993-present • Chair, Health Sciences Student Research Forum Committee, 1995-present • Chair, Hamber Library Advisory Committee, 1996-present • Member, Life Sciences Advisory Committee, 1996-present • Chair, Wet Laboratory Space Advisory Committee, 1997-present • Chair, Animal Care Policy Committee, 2000-present • Chair, Academic Space Planning Committee, 2002-present • Head, Basic Science Division, 2003-2009 • Departmental Executive Committee, 2003-present • Chair, Fang (Cindy) Xie - Reproductive and Developmental Sciences, 2005-present • Appointments, Reappointments, Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2006-2009 • Chair, Steven Tang, Reproductive and Developmental Sciences, 2006-2008
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• Chair, Gordon Kirkpatrick, MSc, Reproductive and Developmental Sciences, 2007–2009 • Chair, Tuan-Anh Nguyen, , Reproductive and Developmental Sciences, 2007-2008 • Chair, Animal Policy Subgroup, 2007-present • University Examiner, Karla Bretherwick, Medical Genetics, 2008 • University Examiner, Anand K Deo, Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2009 • University Examiner, Graham Scott, Zoology, 2009 • University Examiner, Lillian Ting, Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2009
Division of General Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Bagdan, Dr. Barry
• Education Committee, St. Paul’s Hospital, Post-Graduate Director, Obstetrics and Gynaecology November 1995-present • Resident Education Committee, University of British Columbia, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. Paul’s Hospital, Representative, November 1995-present
Belanger, Dr. Michelle A.
• Member, Residency Education Committee, 2007-present • Site Head, UBC Ob/Gyn Residency Program, BCWH, 2007-present
Bloomenthal, Dr. Dena
• Patient Volume Management Sub-Committee member,November 2007-present • Medical Reconciliation Committee member, November 2008-present
Christilaw, Dr. Jan E.
• UBC School of Midwifery Advisory Board, 2007-present
Cundiff, Dr. Geoffrey W.
• Member, UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Executive Committee, 2006-present • Member, UBC Division of General Gynaecology, Executive Committee, 2006-present • Member, UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Curriculum Credentialing Committee, 2007-present • UBC Faculty Executive Committee, July 2007-June 2010 • Chair, UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Continuing Surgical Education Committee, June 2008-present
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• Appointments, Reappointments, Promotion and Tenure Committee, UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Fisher, Dr. Stephanie
• Division of General Gynecology Executive Committee, 2007-present • Baby Friendly Initiative, Department of Obstetrics representative, June 2008-present • Continuing Surgical Education Credentialing Committee, May 2008-present
Fitzsimmons, Dr. Brian P.
• Division of Generalists Executive, UBC Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2006-present • Resident Education Committee, UBC Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2008-present
Fluker, Dr. Margo
• Clinical Faculty Representative, Department of Ob/Gyn Promotions Committee, 2001-present
Frinton, Dr. Vera
• Member, UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards Committee, until 2004 • Member, ad hoc "Jubilee Committee" for the Faculty of Medicine
Giesbrecht, Dr. Ellen M.
• Gender Assessment Committee • SOGC Pediatric and Adolescent and Gynecology Sub-Specialty Committee
Kanke, Dr. Lorena
• Departmental Clinical Faculty • Appointment and Promotion Committee, 2001-present
Kaye, Dr. Stephen
• Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lions Gate Hospital, 1999-2001; 2007-present • UBC, Continuing Surgical Education Committee, 2008
Mathews, Dr. J.
• Member, CTAA Committee, 2007-ongoing
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Rhone, Dr. Stephanie A.
• UBC, Division of General Gynaecology Executive, 2007-present
Sanders, Dr. Barry H.
• Member, UBC Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1996-present • Member, Induction of Labour Approval Committee, BC Women's Hospital, 1997-present • Chair, Surgical Services, BC Women's Hospital, 2000-present • Co-Medical Director, BC Women's Hospital Birthing Programme, 2000-present • Member, BC Women's Hospital Birthing Programme, Advisory Committee, 2000-present • Member, BC Women's Hospital Induction Committee, 2000-present • Member, BC Women's Hospital Quality of Care Committee, 2000-present
Schouls, Dr. Jacquelynn
• Coordinator at Lions Gate Hospital Site, Undergraduate Education Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1995-present • Member-at-Large, Clinical Faculty Association, 2001-present
Wilkie, Dr. David H.L.
• UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Clinical Faculty Promotions Committee, 2001- present
Woo, Dr. Henry L. • D.A. Boyes Society, 1994-present • Division of General Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UBC, Executive, 2000-present • UBC Continuing Gynaecologic Surgery Enhancement Committee, 2008
Yakimov, Dr. M
• UBC Expansion of Medical School Committee
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Division of Gynaecologic Oncology
Benedet, Dr. John.
• Chair Departmental Review Committee, Dept of Orthopedics • Chair Departmental Rewiew Committee, Dept of Anasthesia
Ehlen, Dr. Thomas G.
• Phase 2, Part 2 New Curriculum: Week Chair - "Aging and Neoplasia", 1994-present
Miller, Dr. Dianne M.
• Member, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Resident Education Committee, 1991 • Tumor Group Chair, Gynecologic Oncology Tumor Group, British Columbia Cancer Clinic, March 2000-present • Head, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, January 2001-present • Acting Head, Surgical Oncology, January 2008-present • Admissions Policy Committee, (elected) 2008
Sadownik, Dr. Leslie A.
• Member, Faculty Residency Executive Committee, 2005
Stuart, Dr. Gavin C.E.
• Member, UBC College of Health Disciplines Council, 2003-present • Chair, Postgraduate Planning Task Force, 2005-present • Co-Chair, UBC VCHA Joint Advisory Committee, 2005-present • Co-Chair, UBC VIHA JAC, 2005-present • Member, UBC BCMA Clinical Teaching SubCommittee, 2006-present • Member, UBC Institute for Mental Health Advisory Board, 2008-present
Thomson, Dr. Sydney L.
• Member, Undergraduate Directing Committee Ob/Gyne, 2001-present
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Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
Butler, Dr. Blair
• Co-Director, Resident Journal Club, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2007-present • MFM Resident Rotation, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, June 2008-present • Residency Education Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, September 2008- present
Dahlgren, Dr. Leanne S.
• Member, CFRI Reproductive & Perinatal Research Program Committee, June 2007-present • Member, Perinatal Epi Research, BC Women's Health Centre, Sept 2007-present • Advisory Council, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, Sept 2007-present
Delisle, Dr. Marie-France
• Member, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialty Training Committee, 1997-present • Member, EECV2 Steering Committee, 1999-present • Director, Clerkship Committee, BC Women's Hospital, 2000-present • Member, MACS Steering Committee, 2000-present • Member, Undergraduate Education Committee, 2000-present • Director, Labour and Delivery Workshop Committee, 2003-present • Member, MACS-5 Steering Committee, 2005-present
Farquharson, Dr. Duncan F.
• Member, Department of Ob/Gyne Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialty Training Committee • Director, Residency Program in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, BC Women’s Hospital • Resident Education Committee, 1995-present
Gagnon, Dr. Alain
• Program Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialty Training Committee, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. March 2001-present • Member, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Subspecialty Residency Training Committee, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia. December 2001-present • Member, UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology PGME Committee (formerly known as STI Committee), September 2002-present • Member, UBC Research Ethics Appeal Board, September 2006-present • Member, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, CTAA Committee, 2007-present • Member, Admissions Selection Committee, Faculty of Medicine, UBC, July 2008-June 2012 152 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Kent, Dr. Nancy E.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Subspecialty Training Committee, September 2009-ongoing • Member, UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Executive, April 2001 • Member, Faculty Residency Committee Executive, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2001-2009 • Chair, Residency Education Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2001-2009 • Member, Clinical Teaching Allocation & Accountability Committee, October 2002-October 2009 • Member, Allocation Subcommittee of Faculty of Residency Committee Executive, November 2004 - September 2009
Lim, Dr. Kenneth I.
• Member, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialty Training Committee, October 1995-present • Member, Committee on Research Finance, May 1998-present • Member, Subcommittee on Abortion Education, May 1998-present • Coordinator for resident rotation, Maternal-Fetal medicine, Jan 2001-Oct 2008 • Member, Resident Education Committee, Jan 2001-Oct 2008 • Member, DA Boyes Planning Committee, present • Member, Search Committee for New Division Head, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Liston, Dr. Robert M.
• Department of Pediatrics Head Search Committee, 1999-present • Committee of Department Heads, 2000-present • Faculty Executive, 2000-present • MD Undergraduate Program Committee, July 2005-present
Marquette, Dr. Gerald P.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialty Training Committee, UBC, 2001-present • Member, Executive Committee, UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001-present • Member, Women’s Foundation Internal Advisory Committee, 2002-present • Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Medical Program (11 new medical students), 2003-present • Coordinator, Year IV, Undergraduate MD. Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UBC. 2006-present • Member, Search Committee for Head of Midwifery, Dept of Family Practice, UBC, 2006-present
Money, Dr. Deborah M.
• Member, Ob/Gyn Fellowship Training Committee, 1994-present • Member, Ob/Gyn Department Executive Committee, 2001-present
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• Member, Ob/Gyn Department Website Committee, 2001-present • Member, Vancouver Health Research Network, 2003-present • Member, Management Committee, Translational Research in Infectious Diseases, May 2007- Sept 2008 • Member, Clinical Science, Faculty of Medicine Research Council, July 2007-present • Member, Division of Infectious Diseases Committee, 2007-present • Member, Governance Structure Working Group, November 2007-present • Faculty member representing Clinical Science elected by Faculty, Faculty of Medicine Research Council, 2007-2010 • Member, Associate Dean Research Committee, January 2008-present • Member, Maternal Child Health Stream, UBC School of Public & Population Health, April 2008- present
Pressey, Dr. Tracy L.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialty Training Committee, 2006-present • MFM Elective Trainees, Midwifery Program, UBC, February 2008-present • Member, CESEI Module Development Committee, 2008-present • Reproduction Block Week 3, 2nd year medical students, Faculty of Medicine, UBC, 2008-present • Year 3 Undergraduate Clerkship Rotation, BC Women's Hospital, 2008-present
Shaw, Dr. Dorothy
• Member, COUTH Youth Services Committee • Member, Search Committees, Assistant Deans, Island Medical Program and Northern Medical • Member, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Faculty Appointment and Promotion Committee, UBC, 2000-ongoing • Member, Dean’s Management group, 2004-present • Chair, Faculty Career Development Committee, 2005-present • Member, Dean’s Executive, 2005-present • Member, non-voting, Faculty Committee for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure, 2005-present • Member representing UBC, Board of Directors, 2006-present • Member, Human Resources committee, 2006 -present • Member, Advisory Council, representing Faculty of Medicine, UBC, 2007-present • Chair, Search Committee, Associate Dean, Professional Development, 2008
Skoll, Dr. Amanda
• Clerkship Director, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UBC Faculty of Medicine, 2001-2008 • Member, Committee for Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Subspecialty Training Program, 2001- present
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• Member, Phase IV Committee, UBC Faculty of Medicine, 2001-2008 • Member, Undergraduate Education Steering Committee (OB/Gyn), 2001-2009 • Director, Undergraduate Education, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2005-2009 • Member, Undergraduate Education Advisory Committee, UBC Faculty of Medicine, 2005-2009 • Member, Clinical Teaching Accountability & Allocations Committee (CTAA), 2006-2009 • Member, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Executive Committee, 2007-present • Chair, Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Subspecialty Training Program Committee, 2009
Tessier, Dr. Francine
• Member, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialty Training Committee, 2006-present von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter
• Clinical Research Council, BC Research Institute for Children's and Women's Health, Nov 2001- 2003 • MSc Thesis Committee, Chunshan Chou (Sam), April 2001-ongoing • Centre for Health Innovation and Improvement (CHII), BCRICWH, Dec 2001-ongoing • Clinician-scientist Training Committee, BC Res Inst C&W Health (co-ordinates clinician-scientist training), 2002-ongoing
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Allaire, Dr. Catherine
• Member, Education Committee, Vancouver General Hospital Center for Surgical Excellence, 2000- present • Rotation Supervisor, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Program, 2001-present • Rotation Supervisor, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2006-present
Cheung, Dr. Anthony P.
• Member, Graduate Program in Reproductive and Developmental Sciences, UBC, ongoing • Member, MSc/PhD Supervisory Committee, ongoing • Member, OB/GYN Academic Research Day Committee, ongoing • Mentor to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, Interdisciplinary Women's Reproductive Health Research (IWRH) Training Program,ongoing • Member, Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Fellowship Committee, Aug 1996-present
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Gomel, Dr. Victor
• Board of Directors, UBC Faculty Club • Faculty of Medicine, Appointments, Reappointments, Promotions and Tenure, Committee Member • Faculty of Medicine, Budget Committee • Faculty of Medicine, Space Committee
Ho Yuen, Dr. Basil
• Member, Fellowship Education Committee, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1984-present • Member, Reappointment, Promotions and Tenure Committee, 1990-present • Member, Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Supervisory Committee, 1994-present
Kalyanpur, Yamuna
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. • Perinatal Mortality Review Committee, BC Women’s Hospital
Ma, Dr. Sai
• Supervisory committees for graduate students, Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UBC, 2000-present • Supervisory committees for graduate students, Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UBC, 2000-present • Full member, Reproductive and Developmental Science Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UBC, 2003-present • Full member, Reproductive and Developmental Science Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UBC, 2003-present
McComb, Dr. Peter F.
• UBC Clinical Research Ethics Board, 2007-present
Moon, Dr. Young
• Member, Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UBC, 1990-present • Member, Subspecialty Residency Program Committee in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 1995-present
Pride, Dr. Sheila M.
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• Scientific Advisory Council for The Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research, 2002- present • CTAA Committee Member, 2004-present • Specialty Committee, Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (Royal College), 2004- present • Examination Board for GREI Sub-specialty, 2008-present
Stephenson, Dr. Mary D.
• Active Member, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1995-present
Unger, Dr. Waldemar
• UBC Resident Education Committee, 1990-present
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PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS
Division of Basic Sciences
Hammond, Dr. Geoffrey L. • “Integrating the Pure and Applied Sciences into Biomedical Research: Unprecedented Opportunities for Innovation”, National Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, July 2008 • “Sex Hormone-binding Globulin: Beyond Plasma Transport”, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National University of Singapore, Singapore, July 2008
Rurak, Dr. Danny
• "Consequences of antenatal SSRI exposure on the fetus and newborn", Combined Perinatal Rounds, C&W Hospitals, December 2008
Division of General Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Anderson, Dr. Robert
• "The History of Oral Contraception", Wyeth Sponsored Presenter, November 2008
Christilaw, Dr. Jan
• Structured Operative Obstetrics Course, Kampala Uganda. Includes didactic teaching, workshops, lab simulations, and supervision in the operating room. August 29 - September 12, 2008 • UBC Interdisciplinary Ethics for Health Care, Masters Level, Decision-making in Obstetrics and the Limits of Autonomy, Vancouver, BC, September 2008 • "Women’s Heart Health and the Evolving Role of BC Women’s", Keynote Speaker for BC Women’s Foundation, September 2008 • Instructor, SOGC ALARM (Advanced Labour and Risk Management) Course, Includes didactic teaching and structured workshops, October 2008 • Canadian Network for International Surgery, Instructor’s Course for Structured Surgical Obstetrics, October 2008 • Canadian Society for International Health: The Role of Clinical Involvement in Developing Countries: Collaboration vs Development, Ottawa, ON, October 2008 • UBC: DPAS (Doctor Patient and Society): International Violence and its Impact on Maternal Child Health, October 2008 • "Cesarean Birth in BC: Lessons Learned from the Consensus Conference", Ottawa, College of Family Physicans of Canada Conference, Update on the BC Perinatal Health Program Task Force and the Consensus Conference 2008, Ottawa, ON, November 2008
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Cundiff, Dr. Geoffrey W.
• Cundiff GW, For the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network. Risk Factors for Mesh/Suture Erosion Following Sacrcolpopexy. Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Savannah, • "Diagnosis and Management of fecal Incontinence", St. Paul’s Hospital Nursing Inservice, September 9, 2008 • "Perioperative Cystoscopy", St. Paul’s Hospital, November 12, 2008 • Principles of Surgery, (Pelvic Anatomy, Incisions, Sutures, and Closure, Nursing St. Paul's • Family and Community Medicine Grand Rounds, St. Paul’s Hospital, “What the Family Physician Should Know to Manage Women with Urinary Incontinence”, January 2009 • “Grafts in Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery: What Procedure, Which Graft?”, Department of Urological Sciences, UBC, Grand Rounds, May 2009 • “How to approach Mesh Erosions in Prolapse Surgery”, Western Society of Pelvic Medicine, Surgical Meeting, Victoria, BC, May 2009
Fluker, Dr. Margo
• Witmer JL, Fluker MR, Sweeney CM, Hitkari JA, Kelk DA. Evaluating day-3 vs Day-5 elective single embryo transfer (eSET) for women • Ghahremani M, Hanna CW, Bretherick KL, Penaherrera MS, Fluker MR, Robinson WP. Epigenetic alterations associated with premature ovarian failure. Poster presentation (P-35), 64th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, November 2008 • CM Sweeney, DA Kelk, J Witmer, JA Hitkari, AA Yuzpe, EL Taylor, MR Fluker. Selection criteria for eSET in women
Kaye, Dr. Stephen • St Pauls 54th Annual CME: Advances in Incontinence Surgery. November 2008
Mathews, Dr. J.
• Speaker, D.A. Boyes Society Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., Caseroom Conundrums and Catastrophes Workshop (Workshop conducted with Dr. Blair Butler), November 2008
Oakes, Dr. Jennifer
• St. Paul’s Hospital CME Lecture Series, "New Developments in Contraception", November 2008
Purcell, Dr. Jacqueline
• UBC Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Resident Seminar series, “Non-Hormonal Contraception”, May 1, 2009
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Sanders, Dr. Barry H.
• American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Annual Meeting, Surgical Tutorial Hysteroscopic Surgery, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 2008
Selke, Dr. Petra
• "Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding", University of British Columbia 12th Annual Update in Office Gynaecology, Vancouver, BC
Wilkie, Dr. David
• "New Technologies in Surgery for Incontinence and Prolapse". Invited lecture to the Minoru Medical Society. May 5, 2009
Woo, Dr. Henry
• Surgical complications in Gynaecology, Resident Academic Teaching, September 2008 • Seasonale - a new option for contraception. Chinese Canadian Medical Society, September 2008 • Use of extended us regimens for contraception, Richmond Family Physicians, December 2008 • "Extended regimens as an option", OCP update, Vancouver, BC, January 2009
Division of Gynaecologic Oncology Brotto Fontana, Dr. Lori A.
• Brotto, L. A. Does acculturation affect participation in sexual psychophysiology research in Canadian Asian women? Annual meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research, Leuven, Belgium, July 2008 • An update on management of women’s sexual dysfunction. St. Paul’s Hospital Eating Disorders Clinic. September 2008 • Sexual Health and Cancer. Central Southern Interior Cancer Agency. September 2008 • Promoting Sexual Health after Gynaecologic Cancer 2008 Women’s Health Research Symposium: Women and Cancer. October 2008 • Fear of cancer recurrence: A qualitative study at the BC Cancer Agency. 2008 Annual BCCA Cancer Conference. November 2008 • Sexual Health and Cancer. Invited Presentation, Community Cancer Forum. November 2008 • Women's sexuality: innovations in research and practice. C2E2 rounds. December 2008 • Workgroup on Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders: Towards DSM-V, Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder. Invited symposium presentation. Society for Sex Therapy and Research, April 2009 • Desire and Arousal Disorders in Women. Invited Full-Day Workshop Presentation. Society for Sex Therapy and Research. April 2009
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Kwon, Dr. Janice S.
• “Are uterine risk factors more important than nodal status in predicting survival in endometrial cancer? Implications for the use of systemic therapy”. First prize oral presentation, WAGO/GOC meeting, June 2009 • Preventing future cancers by testing women with ovarian cancer for BRCA mutations. WAGO/GOC meeting, Vancouver, June 2009 • Secondary cancer prevention after endometrial cancer. WAGO/GOC meeting, Vancouver, June 2009
Miller, Dr. Dianne M.
• Screening for Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian Cancer Canada. Montreal, Quebec. Spetember 27, 2008 • HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer. Public Forum. Simon Fraser University, Surrey Campus. August 24, 2008 • Management of recurrent disease: surgery. Ovarian Cancer Canada. Montreal, Quebec. September 27, 2008 • HPV Vaccine. Public Forum. BCCA – Cancer Clinic of the Southern Interior. September 30, 2008 • High Grade Pelvic Serous Cancers. Women’s Health Research Institute. Chan Centre, Children’s and Women’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC. October 7, 2008. • Women’s Health and Screening for Cancer. King Fiesal Hospital. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. October 14, 2008 • Targeted Therapy for Ovarian Cancer. King Fiesal Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. October 15, 2008
Sadownik, Dr. Leslie A.
• Speaker, Orientation for PGY1 Residents "How to Teach in the Clinical Setting" July 3, 2008 • Speaker, UBC Dept. of Gynaecology Grand Rounds "Interactive lecturing - wake up your audience!" VGH October 15, 2008 • Speaker, Faculty Development "Primer C" October 24, 2008 • 34th D A Boyes Society Meeting. "Mysterious Vulvar Diseases" Vancouver, BC, November 7, 2008 • UBC Division of Physical Terapy and Rehab Medicine "The Joy of Teaching". Vancouver, BC, November 26, 2008 • Facilitator, Faculty Development "Attending the Student in Difficulty", November 13, 2008 • UBC Department of Family Practice Residents' Conference "Residents as Teachers", Vancouver, BC, Decembe 12, 2008 • Speaker, Faculty Development "Primer A", December 4, 2008
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Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine Butler, Dr. Blair
• Delayed Childbearing, Multidisciplinary Obstetrical Rounds, BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver, October 24, 2008 • Caseroom Conundrums, Catastrophies and Labor and Delivery Issues. Small Group Workshop, D.A. Boyes Conference, Vancouver. November 6, 2008 • Delayed Childbearing, Grand Rounds, St. Paul's Hospital, December 10, 2008 • What are the best soft markers for aneuploidy?. Second Ultrasound on the Mountain conference, Silverstar Mountain, BC. January 17, 2009
Dahlgren, Dr. Leanne S.
• Jeopardy DAP Style. DAP Education Session, BC Women's Hospital. November 2008 • "Important Clinical Updates to Obstetric Care". Multidisciplinary Obstetrical Rounds, Maternal Fetal Medicine, BC Women's Hospital & Health Center. June 26, 2009 • "Important Clinical Updates to Obstetric Care". Multidisciplinary Obstetrical Rounds, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, Vancouver, BC. June 26, 2009
Delisle, Dr. Marie-France
• Update on Progesterone for Prevention of Preterm Birth. 34th Annual DA Boyes Conference, Vancouver, BC. November 6, 2008 • Progesterone for Prevention of Preterm Birth. Combined Perinatal Rounds, BC Women's. April 8, 2009 • S Albersheim, B Everett, MF Delisle. Ethical Issues Surrounding Alpha-Thalassemia in Pregnancy? Canadian Bioethics Society. June 2009 • The Perinatal Management of Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM). Combined Perinatal Rounds, BC Women's Hospital. June 10, 2009
Gagnon, Dr. Alain
• Grand Rounds. Burnaby Hospital. Topic: Monochorionic Twins and TTTS: Where are we at? January 6, 2009
Kent, Dr. Nancy E.
• "Maternal Fetal Medicine Stumpers & Head Scratching Cases From Around the Province". Small Group Workshop. D.A. Boyes Conference, Vancouver, BC. November 6, 2008 • "SRMC Residents Program Update". Birthing Program Update Days, Children's and Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC. March/April 2009 • "Fetal Health Assessment Update: New SOCG Guidelines". Birthing Program Update Days, Children's and Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC. March 2009
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• "Doppler Studies: uterine artery, umbilical artery, uterine notching & EMMA Clinic", Birthing Program Update Days, Birthing Program, BC Children's and Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC. March 10 - April 24, 2009 • "Fetal Health Assessment Update: New SOCG Guidelines". Birthing Program Update Days, Birthing Program, BC Children's and Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC. March 10 - April 24, 2009 • SRMC Residents Program Update. Birthing Program Update Days, Birthing Program, BC Children's and Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC. March 10 - April 24, 2009 • Information Session for Medical Students to represent the UBC Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Residency Program, promote its highlights & connect with interested students. UBC, Faculty of Medicine. • "Review of Recent Developments in High Risk Maternal Care". Annual Meeting of the Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society (CAS). June 28, 2009
Lim, Dr. Kenneth I.
• Assisted Human Reproduction Canada (AHRC). Presentation to AHRC Board of Directors. Topic: Multiple Births. 23 Sept 2008
Liston, Dr. Robert M.
• RCOG/ACOG Combined Meeting, Fetal Surveillance. Montreal, Quebec. September 18, 2008 • "Consumerism in Obstetrics". 31st Annual Memorial Meeting, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario. October 31, 2008 • "Delayed Childbearing", Multidisziplinary Obstetrical Round, BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC. October 24, 2008 • "Maternity Care Provider, Attitudes and Beliefs", Grand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, St. Paul's Hospital, October 22, 2008 • "Reviewing the Canadian experience and information gathered for Canada". International Symposium: Post-Partum Hemorrhage. SOGC Annual Clinical Meeting, Halifax, Nova Scotia. June 21, 2009
Marquette, Dr. Gerald
• Comprehensive Making a Mark. Exam for Certification in OB/GYN. Banff, Alberta. • ITT Presentation. IUGR & Uteroplacental Insufficiency. BC Women's Hospital. September 8, 2008 • ITT Presentation. Malpresentations. BC Women's Hospitall. September 11, 2008 • ITT Case Presentations. BC Women's Hospital. September 11, 2008 • Case Presentation. MFM Teaching Session. BC Women's Hospital, September 19, 2008 • Case Presentation. MFM Teaching Session. BC Women's Hospital. September 19, 2008 • ITT Presentation. Diabetes In Pregnancy. BC Women's Hospital. September 25, 2008
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Money, Dr. Deborah
• Reproductive Infectious Disease Fellowship Training. Infectious Diseases Society for Obstetrics & Gynecology 35th Annual Scientific Meeting. Seattle, WA. August 14-16, 2008 • Perinatal Infection in Pregnancy. Pregnancy and Birth: Current Clinical Issues Conference, Toronto ON. September 26, 2008 • The role of the HPV vaccine in prevention of HIV transmission: what evidence is needed for public health to recommend this? International HPV vaccine and HIV infection meeting. Annecy, France, October 20-22, 2008 • A Bugs Life (Inside the Womb): Infectious Diseases Cases. 34th Annual D.A. Boyes Society Meeting. Vancouver, BC. November 6-7, 2008 • HIV & Pregnancy: Opportunities and Challenges. World AIDS Day Presentation. BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre. Vancouver, BC. December 1, 2008 • Women’s Health Research Institute. BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre Foundation Retreat. Vancouver, BC. December 4, 2008 • The Women’s Health Research Institute. Presentation to the Oak Street Campus Research Assembly. Vancouver, BC. January 26, 2009 • What is a vaccine and how does it work? Women’s Health Research Institute HPV Vaccine Symposium. Vancouver, BC. March 9, 2009 • Bacterial Vaginosis 101 & Infectious Etiology of Preterm Birth. Women’s Health Research Institute Vaginal Microbiota in Health & Disease Symposium. Vancouver, BC. March 5, 2009 • Case Studies in HPV and Adolescent and Adult Immunization. 3rd Annual Primary Care Update. Burnaby, BC. March 7, 2009 • Management of HIV in Pregnancy. BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Antiretroviral Update. Vancouver, BC. May 25, 2009 • Annual Perinatal Lecture. St. Paul"s Hospital, Vancouver, BC. June 15, 2009
Pressey, Dr. Tracy L.
• The Perinatal Management of Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM). Combined Perinatal Rounds, BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver. June 10, 2009 • Case Follow-up. DAP Education Session, BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver. June 30, 2009
Shaw, Dr. Dorothy
• Invited Speaker, South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 6-9th 2009. "Advocacy For Women's Health" • Invited Speaker, Pacific Reproductive Health Society, Auckland, New Zealand. "Teen Pregnancy - an international perspective". March 22-26th 2009 • Invited Speaker, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. "Misoprostol for Prevention and Treatment of PPH: Barriers to Implementation, Delivery: The Role of Professional Associations". March 12th, 2009, Seattle, USA
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• Invited Speaker, South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 6-9th 2009. "Advocacy For Women’s Health" • Bellagio Conference on Mini-PIERS implementation; invited speaker and participant, March 2-6th 2009, Italy • Invited Speaker, Junior fellows breakfast meeting. ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting. May 5th 2009. "What should our role and commitment be as the "young generation" in advancing women’s health care globally?" • Invited Speaker, ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting. President’s opening plenary session. May 4th, 2009. "Why FIGO?" • Invited Speaker, Human Resources for Maternal Survival: Task-shifting to Non-Physician Clinicians. June 29-July 2nd, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. "Moving forward with development partners" • Invited Speaker, SOGC International Women’s Health Symposium, Halifax, Nova Scotia. June 17th 2009. "Update on FIGO’s progress of advancing women’s health internationally" von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter
• Moderator: guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in pregnancy. ISSHP 16th World Congress, Washington DC. September 23, 2008 • Risk assessment and reduction in women with preeclampsia: real data instead of consensus. George Washington University Postgraduate Course: how to improve patient safety in obstetrics. Washington, DC. September 20, 2008 • "Pre-eclampsia - can we predict the patient who is going to go bad? Recent startling advances". King Edward Memorial Hospital, Postgraduate Medical Education Rounds, Subiaco (Perth), Western Australia, Oct 2008 • Standing orders, benchmarking, and CQI in pre-eclampsia. Obstetric safety: approaches to interventions and best practice. Postgraduate course 10. SMFM 29th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 28 Jan 2009 • Translatiional research in pre-eclampsia and IUGR. University of Manchester Maternal Fetal Health Research Group seminars. Manchester, UK. March 16, 2009 • Debate: new SOGC normal birth guidelines will reduce the rate of Caesarean section (for). Dept of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Grand Rounds. Children's and Women's Health Centre of BC, Vancouver. April 2009 • Rounds, Burnaby General Hospital, Burnaby. May 2009 • Reducing maternal and perinatal risks in hypertensive pregnancies. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Grand Rounds, Burnaby General Hospital, Burnaby, May 2009
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Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Allaire, Dr. Cathrine
• BCWomen's Grand Rounds, Preservation of Fertility in Endometriosis Patients, September 2008 • DA Boyes Society Meeting, Breakout Session: Endoscopic Tips & Tricks, November 2008 • CFAS, Laparoscopic Surgery in the Preservation of Fertility in Endometriosis Patients, Nov 2008
Williams, Dr. Christina
• EHSRE CONFERENCE (European Fertility Society) Barcelona, July 6-9, 2008
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AWARDS OF DISTINCTION / SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS / HONOURS RECEIVED
Division of Basic Sciences
Hammond, Dr. Geoffrey L.
• Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, University of British Columbia, Canada, 2004 - present • Visiting Scholar Award, Sigrid Juselius Foundation, 2009
Leung, Dr. Peter C K
• Distinguished Scientist Award, Child and Family Research Institute, 2006-2011 • UBC Killam Research Award, 2009
Rurak, Dr. Danny W.
• Children's Hospital Research Foundation Investigatorship, 1986 – present
Division of General Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Christilaw, Dr. Jan E.
• President, BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre, 2009 • Volunteer of the year Award: Canadian Network of International Surgery, 2008
Cundiff, Dr. Geoffrey W.
• Mike Turko Surgical Teaching Award, Adademic Day, 2009
Garrey, Dr. Matthew M.
• CREOG Teaching Award, Academic Day, 2008 • National Faculty Award for Resident Education, ACOG, 2008
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Division of Gynaecologic Oncology
Brotto Fontana, Dr. Lori A.
• Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar Career Award Project, 2004-2009 Project Title: Cervical cancer and sexuality: Effects of a psychoeducational intervention and sildenafil on sexual arousal, relationship satisfaction and quality of life after hysterectomy. • Canadian Institutes of Health Research, New Investigator Salary Award, 2005-2010. Project Title: Cervical cancer and sexuality: Effects of a psychoeducational intervention and sildenafil on sexual arousal, relationship satisfaction, and quality of life after hysterectomy.
Ehlen, Dr. Thomas
• Special Service Award, Medical Staff of Vancouver Acute, Vancouver Coastal Health June 2009
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
Butler, Dr. Blair
• CREOG Teaching Award, Academic Day, 2009
Lim, Dr. Ken • Undergraduate Mentorship Award 2009. Undergraduate Research Opportunities, Student Development, University of British Columbia. March 12, 2009 • Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Recognition Award. Office of the Vice President of Research, University of British Columbia. April 2009
Money, Dr. Deborah M.
• Executive Director, Women’s Health Research Institute
Shaw, Dr. Dorothy
• Senior Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, University of British Columbia • Board of Directors, Women’s Health Research Institute • President, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
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Von Dadelszen, Dr. Peter • CIHR New Investigator (Canadian Institutes for Health Research) 2005 – 2010 • MSFHR Senior Scholar (Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research) 2006 – 2011 • CFRI Senior Clinical Scientist Investigatorship Award (Child and Family Research Institute), 2008-2013 • The 2008 JN de Villiers Memorial Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa, 2008
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Allaire, Dr. Catherine • Mike Turko Surgical Award, Academic Day, 2008
Gomel, Dr. Victor
• Elected Fellow, World Academy of Art and Science, January 2008
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Division: General Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Fellow - MFM Rhone, Stephanie Selke, Petra Clinical Ubhi, Jagdeep S. Van Schalkwyk, Julie Bedside Wilkie, David H.l. Bloomenthal, Dena Woo, Henry Van Schalkwyk, Julie Teaching Other Teaching/CME Interprofessional Team Members CME Kanke, Lorena
Rounds - SPH Physicians Fitzsimmons, Brian Beauchamp, Aude Kanke, Lorena Rounds - VGH Woo, Henry Resident
Rounds Presenter Formal Cundiff, Geoffrey W. Racette, Nicole Courses Fitzsimmons, Brian Meetings Journal Club Host Active Staff - VGH Fitzsimmons, Brian Belanger, Michelle Frinton, Vera M. Fisher, Stephanie Kanke, Lorena Giesbrecht, Ellen M. Racette, Nicole Millar, Debra Sanders, Barry H. Purcell, Jacqueline Racette, Nicole OSCE Examiner Sanders, Barry H. Fitzsimmons, Brian Unger, Waldemar G. Frinton, Vera M. Wilkie, David H.l. Goswami, Duna Woo, Henry Kanke, Lorena Lott, Paula Province Wide Racette, Nicole Belanger, Michelle Rhone, Stephanie Fitzsimmons, Brian Sanders, Barry H. Goswami, Duna Waterman, Beth Purcell, Jacqueline Waterman, Douglas H. Racette, Nicole Wilkie, David H.l. Reimer, Shirley A.
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OSCE Preparation Arkuran, Cigdem Fitzsimmons, Brian Beauchamp, Aude Belanger, Michelle Seminars Beresford, Peter Cundiff, Geoffrey W. Bloomenthal, Dena Fisher, Stephanie Fisher, Stephanie Fitzsimmons, Brian Garrey, Matthew Garrey, Matthew Giesbrecht, Ellen M. Giesbrecht, Ellen M. Goswami, Duna Lewis, Scott Gupta, Madhu Millar, Debra Heslip, Laura A.m. Mitenko, Nancy Hoyer, Emelie M.l. Selke, Petra Jackson, Gary C. Tregoning, Shaun Joa, Elisabet A. Ubhi, Jagdeep S. Kalyanpur, Yamona Van Schalkwyk, Julie Kaye, Stephen Wilkie, David H.l. Kellett, Russell Lampen, Ockert Non-clinical Lipp, Michele M. Lott, Paula Weekly Teaching Millar, Debra Fisher, Stephanie Mitenko, Nancy Neapole, Laurie Other Oakes, Jennifer Purcell, Jacqueline Mentoring Reimer, Shirley A. Beauchamp, Aude Rhone, Stephanie Robson, Helen Undergraduate - Year 1/2 Roy, Robert P.a. Rychel, Valerie C. Formal Sanders, Barry H. Scali, Vincent Clinical Skills Schouls, Jacquelynn J. Belanger, Michelle Sharpe, Kimberley Ann Rosengarten, Mark Thomas, David Michael Simpson, M. Lynn Tregoning, Shaun Ubhi, Jagdeep S. Undergraduate - Year 3 Unger, Waldemar G. Van Schalkwyk, Julie Clinical Wagner, Brenda L. Waterman, Douglas H. Preceptors Woo, Henry Altas, Melanie Yue, Jenise Anderson, Robert B.
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Formal Rosengarten, Mark Roy, Robert P.a. OSCE Examiner Selke, Petra Bakhet, Maged M.s. Ubhi, Jagdeep S. Caulfield, William Van Schalkwyk, Julie Fisher, Stephanie Von Lipinski, Olga Frinton, Vera M. Wagner, Brenda L. Gupta, Madhu Whitehill, Kelly Heslip, Laura A.m. Wilkie, David H.l. Jackson, Gary C. Woo, Henry Kalyanpur, Yamona Yarlagadda, Bindu Kanke, Lorena Lalani, Salim UG Rounds Presenter Lott, Paula High Risk L&d, Bcwh Millar, Debra Schouls, Jacquelynn J. Monahan, Sarah Thomas, David Michael Mueller, Caroline P. Poon, Jason Workshop Purcell, Jacqueline Ubhi, Jagdeep S. Reimer, Shirley A. Yarlagadda, Bindu Sadeghi, Susan Selke, Petra Other Simpson, M. Lynn Steele, Dale R. Elective Tregoning, Shaun Gill, Glenn H. Ubhi, Jagdeep S. Kanke, Lorena Unger, Waldemar G. Wong, Carrie Von Lipinski, Olga Wagner, Brenda L. Undergraduate - Year 4 Whitehill, Kelly Yarlagadda, Bindu Clinical Du Plessis, Pierre Seminars Gill, Glenn H. Belanger, Michelle Goncalves, Jose Luis Bloomenthal, Dena Hale, Kathryn Donnelly, Carolyn Hatfield, Christine Giesbrecht, Ellen M. Khan, Karla Elizabeth Goswami, Duna Lampen, Ockert Grabowska, Kirsten Mah, Elaine Lott, Paula Millar, Debra Millar, Debra Romalis, Garson Mitenko, Nancy Tregoning, Shaun Monahan, Sarah Treissman, Mark J Oakes, Jennifer Wilkie, David H.l. Poon, Jason Wroz, Thom W. Racette, Nicole Rhone, Stephanie Out of Province Romalis, Garson Romalis, Garson 172 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Annual Report: Presentations 2008-2009
Division: Gynaecologic Oncology
Other Teaching/CME Lecture Meetings Finlayson, Sarah J. Heywood, Mark Active Staff - VGH Miller, Dianne M. Ehlen, Thomas G. Finlayson, Sarah J. PBL Tutoring Heywood, Mark Finlayson, Sarah J. Miller, Dianne M. Week Chair Resident Finlayson, Sarah J.
Formal Undergraduate - Year 3
Journal Club Host Seminars Kwon, Janice Ehlen, Thomas G. Miller, Dianne M. Heywood, Mark Miller, Dianne M. OSCE Examiner Finlayson, Sarah J. Undergraduate - Year 4
OSCE Preparation Clinical Finlayson, Sarah J. Elective Seminars Heywood, Mark Ehlen, Thomas G. Miller, Dianne M. Heywood, Mark Mcalpine, Jessica N. Out of Province Heywood, Mark Undergraduate - Year 1/2 Miller, Dianne M.
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Division: Maternal Family Practice
Undergraduate Harris, Susan Johnston, Shana Blachford, Karen G. Linekin, Michelle Obriain, Barra Undergraduate - Year 3 Strydom, Nardia Ting, Helen Formal Undergraduate - Year 4 Seminars Rossi, Lilah Clinical Wiebe, Ellen R. Elective Workshop Lebel, Martine Buhler, Karen I.
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Division: Maternal Fetal Medicine
Fellow - MFM Butler, Blair Dahlgren, Leanne S. Bedside Gagnon, Alain Still, D. Keith Kent, Nancy E. Liston, Robert M. PhAIS import Marquette, Gerald Butler, Blair Money, Deborah Dahlgren, Leanne S. Shaw, Dorothy Delisle, Marie-france Skoll, M. Amanda Gagnon, Alain Tessier, Francine Kent, Nancy E. Lalji, Sayrin Teaching Lim, Ken Liston, Robert M. Interprofessional Team Members Marquette, Gerald Butler, Blair Money, Deborah Dahlgren, Leanne S. Pressey, Tracy L. Delisle, Marie-france Skoll, M. Amanda Gagnon, Alain Tessier, Francine Kent, Nancy E. Von Dadelszen, Peter Lalji, Sayrin Lim, Ken Formal Liston, Robert M. Butler, Blair Marquette, Gerald Dahlgren, Leanne S. Money, Deborah Delisle, Marie-france Pressey, Tracy L. Gagnon, Alain Skoll, M. Amanda Kent, Nancy E. Tessier, Francine Lalji, Sayrin Von Dadelszen, Peter Lim, Ken Liston, Robert M. Physicians Pressey, Tracy L. Butler, Blair Skoll, M. Amanda Dahlgren, Leanne S. Tessier, Francine Delisle, Marie-france Von Dadelszen, Peter Gagnon, Alain Kent, Nancy E. Other Teaching/CME Lim, Ken Liston, Robert M. Meetings Marquette, Gerald Pressey, Tracy L. Active Staff - VGH Skoll, M. Amanda Liston, Robert M. Tessier, Francine Von Dadelszen, Peter Province Wide
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Resident Dahlgren, Leanne S. Delisle, Marie-france Clinical Gagnon, Alain Kent, Nancy E. PhAIS import Lim, Ken Butler, Blair Marquette, Gerald Dahlgren, Leanne S. Money, Deborah Delisle, Marie-france Pressey, Tracy L. Gagnon, Alain Von Dadelszen, Peter Kent, Nancy E. Lalji, Sayrin Seminars Lim, Ken Butler, Blair Liston, Robert M. Dahlgren, Leanne S. Marquette, Gerald Gagnon, Alain Money, Deborah Kent, Nancy E. Pressey, Tracy L. Lim, Ken Skoll, M. Amanda Marquette, Gerald Tessier, Francine Money, Deborah Von Dadelszen, Peter Pressey, Tracy L. Shaw, Dorothy Formal Tessier, Francine Von Dadelszen, Peter Journal Club Host Butler, Blair Undergraduate - PhAIS Kent, Nancy E. Marquette, Gerald Clinical Money, Deborah Skoll, M. Amanda PhAIS import Butler, Blair OSCE Examiner Dahlgren, Leanne S. Dahlgren, Leanne S. Delisle, Marie-france Gagnon, Alain Gagnon, Alain Kent, Nancy E. Kent, Nancy E. Liston, Robert M. Lalji, Sayrin Marquette, Gerald Lim, Ken Shand, Antonia Liston, Robert M. Marquette, Gerald OSCE Preparation Money, Deborah Butler, Blair Pressey, Tracy L. Kent, Nancy E. Skoll, M. Amanda Money, Deborah Tessier, Francine Von Dadelszen, Peter PhAIS import Butler, Blair
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Formal Farquharson, Duncan Butler, Blair Gagnon, Alain Dahlgren, Leanne S. Kent, Nancy E. Delisle, Marie-france Marquette, Gerald Gagnon, Alain Pressey, Tracy L. Kent, Nancy E. Tessier, Francine Liston, Robert M. Von Dadelszen, Peter Marquette, Gerald Pressey, Tracy L. UG Rounds Presenter Skoll, M. Amanda Butler, Blair Tessier, Francine Dahlgren, Leanne S. Von Dadelszen, Peter Gagnon, Alain Kent, Nancy E. Undergraduate - Year 1/2 Lim, Ken Marquette, Gerald Clinical Skills PhAIS import Pressey, Tracy L. Pressey, Tracy L. Skoll, M. Amanda Tessier, Francine Lecture Von Dadelszen, Peter Farquharson, Duncan Workshop PBL PhAIS import Delisle, Marie-france Pressey, Tracy L. Kent, Nancy E. Skoll, M. Amanda Pressey, Tracy L. Tessier, Francine Other Undergraduate - Year 3 Elective OSCE Examiner Von Dadelszen, Peter Butler, Blair Farquharson, Duncan Undergraduate - Year 4 Kent, Nancy E. Liston, Robert M. Delisle, Marie-france Marquette, Gerald Pressey, Tracy L. Clinical Shaw, Dorothy Skoll, M. Amanda Elective Tessier, Francine Butler, Blair Gagnon, Alain Seminars Kent, Nancy E. Butler, Blair Pressey, Tracy L. Dahlgren, Leanne S. Skoll, M. Amanda
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Still, D. Keith Out of Province Von Dadelszen, Peter Skoll, M. Amanda
Division: Never Eligible for Payment Division: Midwifery Resident Undergraduate - Year 3 Seminars Formal Lupton, Brian
Seminars Undergraduate - Year 3 Basso, Melanie Singh, Tara
Workshop Division: Nursing Basso, Melanie Elarar, Lehe Lindstrom, Kathy Workshop Wines, Jane Boden, Lesley Kozak, Melanie Robbins, Nikki
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Division: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Fellow - REI Courses Allaire, Catherine OSCE Examiner Allaire, Catherine Journal Club Host Cheung, Anthony P. Allaire, Catherine Mccomb, Peter F. Pride, Sheila M. OSCE Examiner Allaire, Catherine Rounds Presenter Cheung, Anthony P. Cheung, Anthony P. Fluker, Margo Pride, Sheila M. Rowe, Timothy C. Rowe, Timothy C. OSCE Preparation Other Teaching/CME Taylor, Elizabeth L.
CME Seminars Hitkari, Jason Allaire, Catherine Mccomb, Peter F. Carranza-mamane, Belina Rowe, Timothy C. Rowe, Timothy C. Seethram, Kenneth Taylor, Elizabeth L. Williams, Christina Meetings Undergraduate - Year 1/2 Active Staff - VGH Taylor, Elizabeth L. Lecture Williams, Christina Cheung, Anthony P. Hitkari, Jason Province Wide Rowe, Timothy C. Allaire, Catherine Ma, Sai PBL Tutoring Mccomb, Peter F. Hitkari, Jason Pride, Sheila M. Ma, Sai Rowe, Timothy C. Moon, Young S.
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Seminars Allaire, Catherine Cheung, Anthony P. Hitkari, Jason Mccomb, Peter F. Pride, Sheila M. Rowe, Timothy C. Taylor, Elizabeth L. Williams, Christina Yuzpe, Albert
Undergraduate - Year 4
Clinical
Elective Mccomb, Peter F. Rowe, Timothy C.
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Clinical Skills Thomson, Sydney L.
Division: Research Lecture Sadownik, Leslie A. Undergraduate - Year 1/2 Thomson, Sydney L.
Formal Week Chair Thomson, Sydney L. Lecture Rurak, Dan W. Undergraduate - Year 3
OSCE Examiner Division: Sexual Medicine Sadownik, Leslie A.
Fellow - MFM Undergraduate - Year 4
Clinical Clinical
Bedside Elective Thomson, Sydney L. Sadownik, Leslie A.
Other Teaching/CME
CME
Rounds Presenter Brotto, Lori A. Sadownik, Leslie A.
Resident
Formal
Seminars Sadownik, Leslie A.
Undergraduate - Year 1/2
Block Chair Thomson, Sydney L.
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