## [Research Chairs](/research/research-chairs) # Research Chairs 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 ![Annette headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2025-04/2%20Browne%2C%20A%20Portrait_0.jpg.webp?h=8eac80ab&itok=rH6-26wB)### [Dr. Annette Browne](/our-people/annette-browne) Professor | UBC Distinguished University Scholar (2024-2029) ![Drew headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2025-04/D_Clark_Head_Shot_1%20square.jpg.webp?h=4255d5aa&itok=cWiu0FLw)### [Dr. Drew Clark](/our-people/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 ![Rubee headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2025-04/Dev%2C%20Rubee%20square%202022.jpg.webp?h=8043f40d&itok=UFoKkPL5)### [Dr. Rubee Dev](/our-people/rubee-dev) Assistant Professor | MSHRBC Scholar (2024 - 2029) | Optimization of cardiovascular health in postpartum women with reproductive and pregnancy-related risk factors ![Kristen headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2025-04/2025%20Kristen%20Haase.jpg.webp?h=4fce93fc&itok=B7rS0i4X)### [Dr. Kristen Haase](/our-people/kristen-haase) Associate Professor | MSHRBC Scholar (2022-2027) | Co-creating solutions and supports for older adults with cancer and their caregivers ![Dr. Naz Havaei Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2026-07/naz-havaei-2024-blurred-announcement.jpg.webp?h=b3660f0d&itok=KsMWi42C)### [Dr. Farinaz (Naz) Havaei](/community/news/2026/naz-havaei-canada-research-chair) Associate Professor | Canada Research Chair - Tier 2 in Strengthening the Health System ![Lillian headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2025-04/Hung%2C%20Lillian%202023%20no%20glare.jpg.webp?h=cebe15c1&itok=XuSR70gV)### [Dr. Lillian Hung](/our-people/lillian-hung) Associate Professor | Canada Research Chair - Tier 2 (CIHR) (2021-2026) | Senior Care ![Dr. Emily Jenkins](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2025-04/Jenkins%2C%20Emily%20800X800.jpg.webp?h=7645d9c4&itok=X0JCvBeW)### [Dr. Emily Jenkins](/our-people/emily-jenkins) Associate Professor | Canada Research Chair - Tier 2 (CIHR) (2023 - 2028) | Population Health Approaches to Mental Health and Substance Use ![Leah headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2025-04/Leah%20Lambert_800x800.jpg.webp?h=ee862c9a&itok=CSBB68dB)### [Dr. Leah Lambert](/our-people/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) ![John headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2025-04/Oliffe%2CJohn%20gr.jpg.webp?h=6e3ec7e5&itok=Vs0rQ7yE)### [Dr. John Oliffe](/our-people/john-oliffe) Professor | Canada Research Chair - Tier 1 (CIHR) (2020-2027) | Men's Health Promotion ![Scott headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2025-04/Scott%20Ramsay%20PJ_9087%201X1.jpg.webp?h=bf05d641&itok=35o_ORrF)### [Dr. Scott Ramsay](/our-people/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. Angela Russolillo Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2026-07/russolillo-angela-1x1_pj_8107.jpg.webp?h=fbf7a813&itok=qlolulXP)### [Dr. Angela Russolillo](/our-people/angela-russolillo) Assistant Professor | MSHRBC Scholar - HPI (2022-2026) | Redesigning Health Care for Concurrent Disorders - The Role of Multimorbidity in Complex Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders ![Elizabeth headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/card_focal_point_sm/public/card-images/2025-04/1.%20Saewyc%2C-Elizabeth-Profile-Pic-2021.jpg.webp?h=97102f31&itok=OcrTabbo)### [Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc](/our-people/elizabeth-saewyc) Professor | UBC Distinguished University Scholar (2021-2026) ## Past Chairs & Professorships ### Dr. Naz Havaei Associate Professor MSHRBC Scholar (2021-2026) Psychological Health & Safety of Nursing Workforce in Long Term Care [Profile]() ### Dr. Fuchsia Howard Associate Professor MSHRBC Scholar (2020-2025) Critical Illness Survivorship [Profile](/our-people/fuchsia-howard "A. Fuchsia Howard") ### Dr. Vicky Bungay Professor Canada Research Chair - Tier 2 Renewed (SSHRC) (2020-2025) Gender, Equity and Community Engagement [Profile](/our-people/vicky-bungay "Vicky Bungay") ### Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch Professor CIHR Sex & Gender Science Chair (2020-2024) Negotiating Care and Navigating Health Services: The Experiences of Community-dwelling People Living with Dementia and their Family Caregivers [Profile](/our-people/jennifer-baumbusch "Jennifer Baumbusch") ### Dr. Emily Jenkins Associate Professor MSHRBC Scholar (2019-2024) *Promoting the mental health and substance use outcomes of Canadian youth through collaborative research and community-based intervention* [Profile](/our-people/emily-jenkins "Emily Jenkins") ### Dr. Annette Browne Professor UBC Distinguished University Scholar (2017-2023) [Profile](/our-people/annette-browne "Annette Browne") ### Dr. Martha Mackay Clinical Associate Professor Katherine M. Macmillian Nursing Research Scholar (2017-2022) *Research & leadership in cardiovascular nursing* [*Profile*](/our-people/martha-mackay "Martha Mackay") ### Dr. Sandra Lauck Associate Professor St. Paul's Hospital Professorship/Heart & Stroke Foundation (2017-2021) [Profile](/our-people/sandra-lauck "Sandra Lauck") ### Dr. Vicky Bungay Professor Canada Research Chair - Tier 2 (SSHRC) Gender, Equity and Community Engagement (2015-2020) [Profile](/our-people/vicky-bungay "Vicky Bungay") ### Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch Professor MSHRBC Career Investigator (2011-2019) *Improving the integration of informal caregiving in long-term residential care* [*Profile*](/our-people/jennifer-baumbusch "Jennifer Baumbusch") ### Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc Professor CIHR/PHAC Applied Public Health Chair Building capacity for population-level monitoring and interventions for healthy youth [Profile](/our-people/elizabeth-saewyc "Elizabeth Saewyc") ### Dr. Lynda Balneaves CIHR New Investigator (2007-2012) Complementary therapy decision-making processes of advanced cancer patients ### Dr. John Oliffe Professor MSHRBC Career Investigator (2006-2012) CIHR New Investigator (2006-2011) The role of prostate cancer support groups (PCSGs) in health promotion [Profile](/our-people/john-oliffe "John Oliffe")