
Multiple UBC School of Nursing faculty members have been recognized with research chairs and professorships, underscoring their exceptional contributions to the field of nursing and beyond. These research chairs provide vital support to faculty as they advance innovative solutions to pressing healthcare challenges, improve patient care, and shape policy.
Current Chairs & Professorships

Dr. Annette Browne
Professor | UBC Distinguished University Scholar (2024-2029)

Dr. Drew Clark
Assistant Professor | MSHRBC Scholar (2024 - 2029) | Healthcare ethics and health equity: Improving access to care through equity-focused ethical reasoning and participatory ethics

Dr. Rubee Dev
Assistant Professor | MSHRBC Scholar (2024 - 2029) | Optimization of cardiovascular health in postpartum women with reproductive and pregnancy-related risk factors

Dr. Leah Lambert
Clinical Assistant Professor | MSHRBC Scholar (2024 - 2029) | Advancing Equitable Cancer Care: An Innovative Approach to Transformative Action in BC (Held at BC Cancer)

Dr. Scott Ramsay
Assistant Professor | MSHRBC Scholar - HPI (2024-2029) | Using an equity-informed approach to enhance care for children and youth with a neurological condition in British Columbia

Dr. Emily Jenkins
Associate Professor | Canada Research Chair - Tier 2 (CIHR) (2023 - 2028) | Population Health Approaches to Mental Health and Substance Use

Dr. Kristen Haase
Associate Professor | MSHRBC Scholar (2022-2027) | Co-creating solutions and supports for older adults with cancer and their caregivers

Dr. John Oliffe
Professor | Canada Research Chair - Tier 1 (CIHR) (2020-2027) | Men's Health Promotion

Dr. Farinaz "Naz" Havaei
Associate Professor | MSHRBC Scholar (2021-2026) | Psychological Health & Safety of Nursing Workforce in Long Term Care

Dr. Lillian Hung
Associate Professor | Canada Research Chair - Tier 1 (CIHR) (2021-2026) | Senior Care

Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc
Professor | UBC Distinguished University Scholar (2021-2026)

Dr. Vicky Bungay
Professor | Canada Research Chair - Tier 2 (SSHRC) (2025) | Gender, Equity and Community Engagement

Dr. Fuchsia Howard
Associate Professor | MSHRBC Scholar (2020-2025) | Critical Illness Survivorship