Prince George, B.C. –More kudos for a member of the teaching staff at UNBC.

 

Nursing Professor  Dr. Davina Banner-Lukaris, has been recognized by the Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses for her mentorship and heart research.

 

“It is a great honour for me,” says Dr. Banner-Lukaris. Her research centres on atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that can lead to stroke. Her research has involved healthcare providers and patients from communities throughout Northern B.C.

“Everyone involved has a great, genuine desire to improve health in northern and rural communities” says Dr. Banner-Lukaris.

 

The teaching staff at the University are no strangers to awards that recognize their achievements. Here are some of the awards delivered to UNBC profs  in the last 15 months:

 

·        Forestry Professor Dr. Kathy Lewis, was named “ Academic of the Year"  by the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of BC  for her research on the Mountain Pine Beetle  

·        Dr. Bill McGill was elected a “Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science”, 

·        Dr. Sarah de Leeuw, a UNBC graduate and professor in the Northern Medical Program became the first-ever northern BC-based recipient of a partnered scholar award from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) and the NCCAH.

·        International Studies professor Heather Smith honoured for teaching excellence by the Canadian Political Science Association (CPSA).