Joanne Fox

Joanne Fox is a Teaching Professor and Principal of UBC Vantage College at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver campus). She holds affiliations with the Michael Smith Laboratories, Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory (AMBL), and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. With a PhD in Genetics from UBC, her career spans over 15 years in science education innovation and leadership. Her expertise includes first-year academic transition programs, international education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Fox pioneered UBC’s First Year Seminars (SCIE113) and led the design of Vantage College’s Science-stream curriculum. As Principal, she oversees faculty collaboration and student support across disciplines. Her leadership extends to initiatives like the Terry Project, fostering dialogue between humanities and STEM students. Recognized with the UBC Killam Teaching Prize, she emphasizes linguistically responsive instruction and program evaluation for international students.

Her research focuses on pedagogical strategies for diverse learners, including writing skill development and active learning techniques. She has developed collaborative TA training models and integrated science communication into undergraduate curricula. Prior roles include Academic Director of Vantage College and Head of the Bioinformatics Centre. Dr. Fox’s outreach programs engage over 1,500 students annually through AMBL educational initiatives.

• Awards: UBC Killam Teaching Prize
• Labs/Teams: Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory (AMBL), Vantage College Leadership Team
• Grants/Funding: Not explicitly listed, but supported through institutional programs

Her work bridges teaching innovation with institutional leadership, shaping inclusive and interdisciplinary academic environments.