The Pathology & Laboratory Medicine graduate program in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine has received the 2013-14 Peter Larkin Award from the UBC Office of the Vice-President, Students.

The Peter Larkin Award is granted to a graduate program or department that has contributed to student development in honour of his commitment and passion for teaching and graduate education. The award is one of the UBC Student Development Awards that are awarded annually by the Office of the Vice-President, Students.

The Pathology & Laboratory Medicine graduate program trains students with varied backgrounds in science and medicine including: biochemistry, physiology, cell biology and microbiology/immunology. The program offers three degree programs: Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy and combined Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy.

Haydn Pritchard, a Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, is the program’s Graduate Advisor and Aleya Abdullah is the Graduate Program Assistant.