Category: Faculty

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    Drs. Anne Gadermann & Eva Oberle appointed interim Co-Directors, Human Early Learning Partnership

    We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anne Gadermann and Dr. Eva Oberle as interim Co-Directors of the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP), effective to September 30, 2027. Drs. Gadermann and Oberle will take on this role while Dr. Mariana Brussoni is on a one-year administrative leave. Dr. Gadermann is an associate professor … Continued

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    Dr. Magdalena Janus named Sunny Hill BC Leadership Chair in Child Development

    HELP and the Faculty of Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. Magdalena Janus, an internationally-renowned developmental scientist, has joined UBC as the Sunny Hill BC Leadership Chair in Child Development.

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    Welcoming New Faculty to HELP: Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen and Dr. Hali Kil

    HELP is pleased to welcome two outstanding scholars to our community: Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen and Dr. Hali Kil. Their expertise and commitment to advancing research that supports children and families will strengthen HELP’s mission to improve early development outcomes across British Columbia and beyond.

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    Dr. Daniel Bernstein Joins HELP as Affiliate Faculty Member

    After receiving his PhD in Cognitive Psychology from Simon Fraser University, Dr. Bernstein completed his post-doctoral training at the University of Washington and now holds the position of Research Chair in Lifespan Cognition from Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU).

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    Welcoming Dr. Johanna Sam to HELP as Faculty Member

    Dr. Sam’s research is grounded in Indigenous knowledges and community-led methodologies, with a focus on advancing holistic wellness among diverse children and adolescents.

  • News
    Spring Funding Announcements from HELP Faculty Members

    We are pleased to announce the latest spring funding awards received by esteemed faculty members at HELP, including an SSHRC Partnership Development Grant.

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    Welcoming New Faculty Members: Dr. Angie Ip and Dr. Trevor Goodyear

    The Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) is thrilled to announce the addition of two esteemed faculty members, Dr. Angie Ip and Dr. Trevor Goodyear. Both bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to equity and interdisciplinary research, enhancing HELP’s mission to support the health and well-being of children through interdisciplinary research and mobilizing knowledge.

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    Dr. Paul Kershaw: Championing Generational Fairness

    Dr. Paul Kershaw, a longtime faculty and affiliate at HELP, has built a distinguished career in research and knowledge mobilization focusing on policies that support children and families.

  • Faculty
    Dr. Kimberly Thomson Returns to HELP as Affiliate Faculty Member

    Having previously completed her PhD with HELP and UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, this appointment will mark Dr. Kimberly Thomson’s return to the research centre, after recently joining the Children’s Health Policy Centre within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University (SFU) as Assistant Professor.

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    New Faces, Fresh Perspectives: Three Esteemed Faculty Members Join HELP in 2024

    HELP is delighted to mark the arrival of 2024 with the addition of three distinguished faculty and affiliate faculty members to its esteemed team of researchers: Dr. Tim Oberlander, Dr. Judy Gillespie, and Dr. Caroline Sanders.