Senior Management

Our senior management team works tirelessly to create an environment where excellent research thrives. They lead our administration and corporate services, facilities, IT and research services teams and provide our researchers with the specialized support that enables innovative research.

Senior Executive Director, Research
Dr. Quynh Doan
Executive Coordinator: Erika Kosuge, 604-875-2404

Associate Director, Research Community
Dr. Wendy Robinson

Executive Director, Research Administration and Operations
Vicki Chiu
604-875-2488
Executive Coordinator: Erika Kosuge, 604-875-2404

Clinical Research
Dr. Quynh Doan, Director
Executive Coordinator: Erika Kosuge, 604-875-2404

Research Communications
Jason Keel, Manager
604-219-4685

Research Ethics Board
Jennie Prasad, Director
604-875-2441
Administrative Coordinator: Talysa Dhahan, 604-875-3013

Research Facilities
Todd Jacques, Director
604-875-2409
Administrative Assistant: Tracy Aomoto, 604-875-2000 ext. 2435

Research Finance
Kelly Chan, Senior Manager
604-875-2000 ext. 6771

Research Informatics
Dr. Tibor van Rooij, Director
250-686-2934

Research IT
Robert Chrisp, Manager
604-875-2000 ext. 4958
Administrative Coordinator: Twinky Ip, 604-875-2000 ext. 5433

Research & Technology Development Office
Dr. Dawn McArthur, Director
604-875-3105

Research Services
Isabelle Linden, Director
604-875-2000 ext. 2108

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On September 30, Canada will mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As we approach this date, we ask everyone to join us in reflecting on events like those that have come to light in recent days and take action to eradicate the Indigenous-specific racism that persists in our society today.

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Why medicine for kids is more than a smaller adult dose

Children are often prescribed drugs formulated for adults. We talked to Dr. Bruce Carleton about the problems and potential solutions to providing safe and effective medication to kids.

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Dr. Wendy Robinson awarded the 2023 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship

Dr. Wendy Robinson has been awarded the 2023 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship in recognition of her leadership and significant contributions to our understanding of genetic and epigenetic variation in prenatal development, as well as her passion and dedication to teaching and mentorship.

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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute: A year of innovation and breakthroughs

Read our first-ever mini Year in Review to see a snapshot of exciting research accomplished during the past fiscal year.

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