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Appointments
Dr. Sean Smukler appointed Director, Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm
Dr. Sean Smukler has been appointed as the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (CSFS) at UBC Farm as of January 1, 2023.
Dr. Mary O'Connor appointed Director, UBC Biodiversity Research Centre
Dr. Mary O’Connor has been appointed Director of UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC), effective January 1, 2023.
Dr. Neeru Gupta appointed Head, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Dr. Neeru Gupta has been appointed as Head of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, effective January 1, 2023.
Dr. Jan Dutz reappointed Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science
Dr. Jan Dutz has been reappointed as the Head, Department of Dermatology & Skin Science, for a second five-year term effective to June 30, 2027.
Extension of the appointment of Dr. Susan Parker, University Librarian
The UBC Board of Governors has approved the extension of appointment of Dr. Susan Parker as University Librarian for a second five-year term, until August 2027.