- Overview
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I study birth defects, their causes, the natural history of the disorders, and how to prevent them. Based on clinical studies and practice experience I develop guidelines for practice management for treatment and prevention of birth defects and multiple congenital anomaly disorders (also called syndromes).
- Research
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Current projects
I am evaluating the impact of folic acid food fortification and tablet supplementation on the prevention of neural tube defects in BC and, in collaboration with others, in Canada.
I am collaborating with my colleagues providing clinical patient material for molecular and cytogenetic studies.Honours & AwardsFulbright Scholar, Council of International Exchange of Scholars, USA –1995-96
A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies
New research from BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and UBC reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children or building resistance for those who can’t risk consuming allergens. It’s called sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), and it involves placing small amounts of food allergens under the tongue.
