Dr. Darryl Knight reappointed as President of Providence Research
Dr. Darryl Knight has been reappointed as President, Providence Research, Associate Dean, Research, UBC Faculty of Medicine, and Vice President, Research and Academic Affairs, PHC.
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We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Darryl Knight as Associate Dean, Research, Providence Health Care Research Institute (Providence Research), UBC Faculty of Medicine for a five-year term effective to June 30, 2029. He has also been reappointed as President, Providence Research and Vice President, Research and Academic Affairs at Providence Health Care.
Dr. Knight is a professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, and a cell biologist with an international reputation in the area of lung and airway remodeling. He has previously served as Associate Director of the James Hogg Research Centre (now the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation).
Dr. Knight is also a founding member of several prominent health research initiatives and currently holds leadership roles in a variety of national and international research networks. His efforts to enhance collaboration between researchers, clinicians and policymakers have been instrumental in strengthening Providence Research’s mission to improve patient care and health systems.
In his previous term as Associate Dean, Research, Providence Research and President, Providence Research, Dr. Knight’s leadership has been integral in advancing Providence Research’s strategic goals, including enhancing interdisciplinary research, fostering meaningful community partnerships and driving impactful innovations in health care. His vision for the future of Providence Research — as part of the care, research and innovation network working with the new St. Paul’s Hospital at the Jim Pattison Medical Campus — focuses on expanding research capacity, increasing Providence Research’s global visibility, and further strengthening its contributions to clinical research, health policy and practice.
We extend our sincere congratulations to Dr. Knight on his reappointment and look forward to his continued leadership as Providence Research builds on its world-class reputation for excellence in health research.
Sincerely,
W. Robert McMaster, D.Phil
Vice Dean, Research
Faculty of Medicine
The University of British Columbia
Fiona Dalton
President & CEO
Providence Health Care