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Providence Health Care researcher appointed to the Order of Canada
<< BACK | Download Word File Vancouver, August 31, 2005 — Dr. James C. Hogg, a researcher at Providence Health Care's iCAPTURE Centre, was appointed Monday as an Officer of the Order of Canada. Dr. Hogg is one of the best-known pulmonary pathologists in the world. He has made major contributions to the understanding of lung disease, and continues to pursue an active research program. The iCAPTURE Centre, located at St. Paul's Hospital, focuses on the complex genetic and environmental influences that determines susceptibility to diseases of the heart, lung and vascular systems, particularly those involving inflammation or infection. In 2003 the Centre was renamed the James Hogg iCAPTURE Centre for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Research in recognition of his immeasurable contribution to its success. Dr. Hogg earned his medical degree from the University of Manitoba in 1962 and a PhD in Experimental Medicine from McGill University in 1969. He completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and McGill. In 1977, Dr. Hogg was recruited to Vancouver by St. Paul's Hospital and the University of British Columbia. The Pulmonary Research Laboratory he founded grew steadily over the years and gradually expanded in size and scope into the McDonald Research Laboratories. Under his direction, excellent researchers were recruited and the integration of the pulmonary and cardiovascular research groups lead to the formation of the iCAPTURE Centre in 2000. Dr. Hogg is currently an Emeritus Professor of Pathology at UBC. He maintains an active research program focused on the inflammatory process in the lung with particular reference to the structure and function of the lungs in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. In addition to his important role in the establishment of the iCAPTURE Centre, Dr. Hogg has played a central role in the establishment of Providence Health Care as a major health research institution. He was Director of Research and Vice President of Research at Providence Health Care, served on the Board of the St. Paul's Hospital Foundation and is currently on the Board of the Providence Health Care Research Institute. Dr. Hogg was one of 82 new appointments to the Order of Canada announced August 29, 2005 by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada. Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date. The Order of Canada was established in 1967 to recognize outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavour. It is our country's highest honour for lifetime achievement. More information is available at www.gg.ca Providence Health Care is Canada's largest faith-based health care organization, operating six sites in Vancouver that offer services ranging from speciality acute care to residential care for the elderly. Contact: Gavin Wilson Providence Health Care Communications Tel. 604-806-8583 Email: gwilson@providencehealth.bc.ca << BACK | Download Word File |
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