Quynh Doan

Quynh Doan, PhD, MHSc, MDCM, FRCPC, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine and serves as Associate Dean of Research at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Her dual roles position her at the forefront of pediatric academic leadership and child health research strategy in British Columbia.

Her research expertise centers on pediatrics and child health, with strong emphasis on translational medicine to bridge laboratory discoveries and clinical applications. This focus drives innovation in evidence-based treatments for pediatric conditions, leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration across medical, engineering, and AI domains as reflected in UBC's institutional priorities.

As Associate Dean of Research, she oversees the strategic direction of the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering partnerships through initiatives like the Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub and UBC AI and Health Network. Her leadership cultivates an environment where basic science rapidly advances into clinical practice for improved child health outcomes.