Statement on Information Update on Autism and Vaccines
The Reproductive Infectious Diseases section of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UBC wishes to dispel misinformation that has come from the US Secretary of Health, Dr. Robert F. Kennedy, via messaging from a newly appointed leadership at the US Centre for Disease Control, Atlanta. In accordance with the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine […] Read More
DA Boyes Community Teaching Award
We were delighted to award the 2025 DA Boyes Community Teaching Award at our annual DA Boyes meeting last Thursday. The recipient of the 2025 award is Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Dr. Cyndi Ciezki accepted the award on behalf of her colleagues. This Award is bestowed annually on a British Columbia or Yukon community which shows […] Read More
In Memoriam: Dr. Abraham Albert “Al” Yuzpe, MD, MSc, FRCOG
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Abraham Albert “Al” Yuzpe, a pioneer in reproductive medicine. He passed away on November 13, 2025. Dr. Yuzpe was a Clinical Professor in our UBC Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology since 2012. He was the co-founder and co-director of Olive […] Read More
