Meet the 2024 Winner: Emily Brigham MD MHS
Dr. Emily Brigham is an Associate Professor in the Respiratory Division at the University of British Columbia and is a research scientist at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute within the Legacy for Airway Health program. Emily received her professional degrees at the Johns Hopkins Schools of Medicine and Public Health, completing her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
At UBC, she is PI of the SALVE (Strategic Approaches to Lung Vitality in the Environment) Lab. Her team of students and staff investigate (1) the impact of diet and other metabolic factors on airway health, (2) how these and other factors may augment or mitigate the symptomatic and inflammatory response to air pollution and other pro-inflammatory exposures, and (3) ways to translate these and other findings into action to improve respiratory health, particularly within susceptible and vulnerable populations.
Description
This award is given to a primary EOPH member with exemplary support and commitment to the EOPH mission and with recognized contributions to the assembly in the areas of research, improving public health, teaching, mentoring, and/or service (not necessarily leadership). Individuals eligible for consideration are within 10 years from completion of postdoctoral training. Nominations of diverse candidates (by gender, race/ethnicity, country, area of focus and primary occupation) are highly encouraged.
Criteria
- Within 10 years of having completed postdoctoral or clinical training, excluding time off for personal circumstances (i.e. Assistant Professor or equivalent)
- EOPH Assembly Member (primary)
- Significant contributions to the assembly in the areas of research, improving public health, teaching, mentoring, and/or service (not necessarily leadership).
Note: Award nominations will be carried over for 3 years and the Planning Committee may choose to move nominees to a different award category for optimal review.