UBC Department of Surgery Rounds are typically scheduled from 7-8am on the second Wednesday every month from September to June.
DHCC Lecture Theatre
June 10, 2026 | 07:00 AM to 08:00 AM
Title: From Curiosity to Discovery: Trainee Research Showcase
Speakers:
Quynh Nguyen – Cardiac Surgery
Transcriptomic Remodeling in Gene-Negative Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Revealed by Single-Nucleus RNA Sequencing
Abhiram Cherukupalli – Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Transoral Neuromodulation Targeting Sinonasal Autonomic Pathways for Nasal Congestion: A Pilot Study
Ningzhi (Tony) Gu – Vascular Surgery
The Carbon Footprint of the Vascular Surgery Operating Room
Claire Liu – General Surgery
Comparison of survival and recurrence outcomes among breast cancer patients: breast-conserving surgery vs. medically necessary and patient preference mastectomy
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Interpret and apply research findings to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient care.
- Communicate research effectively through clear presentation and structured scientific discussion.
- Engage in critical appraisal and provide constructive feedback to enhance the quality and impact of research.
Zoom Details
Surgery Grand Rounds Meeting ID: 996 5204 2124, Passcode 042124
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/99652042124?pwd=Z1hPSjFQSEFWczlDOGVHTVNHcTUzZz09
Accreditation, Attendance and Evaluation
The UBC Department of Surgery Grand Rounds is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The evaluation form must be completed for Maintenance of Certification Program certificate to be issued.
2025/2026 Dates
September 10, 2025 – Dr. Arman Abdalkhani, Undergraduate Surgical Education
October 8, 2024 – Drs. Rola Ajjawi and Faizal Haji, Surgical Education Scholarship
November 12, 2025 – Dr. Andrea Pusic, Patient-Reported Outcomes in Healthcare
December 17, 2025 (Presented jointly with Dept of Orthopedics) – Dr. Brian Kwon, Biomarkers and Biobanking for Spinal Cord Injury and the Translational Research Applications for Orthopaedics
January 14, 2026 – Dr. Ahmer Karimuddin, Strategic Plan Town Hall
February 11, 2026 – Dr. Abraham Alexander, Sharp Shots, Soft Landings: Toxicity and Disease control with Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) for localized prostate cancer
March 11, 2026 – Dr. Jason Sutherland, School of Population and Public Health
April 8, 2026 – Dr. Mahesh Nagarajan, Sauder School of Business
May 13, 2026 – Dr. Nadine Caron
June 10, 2026 – From Curiosity to Discovery: Trainee Research Showcase
2026/2027: Reimaging Surgical Community
September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 9, 2026
January 13, 2027
February 10, 2027
March 10, 2027
April 14, 2027
May 12, 2027
June 9, 2027
Archived Grand Rounds Presentations (Videos)
Access recorded presentations here: UBC Canvas
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Video-recorded Grand Rounds presentations are posted on the UBC’s e-Learning System and accessible with a UBC Campus-Wide Login (CWL) account.