UBC Respiratory Division
World-class excellence in research, education, and care for respiratory health
about
The UBC Respiratory Division operates across key teaching hospitals affiliated with the UBC Faculty of Medicine, including Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH), and UBC Hospital. Our division thrives through collaboration, working with diverse clinical and research institutions to drive innovation and excellence in respiratory care.
Leadership
Dr. Chris Carlsten
Division Head – UBC
Phone: 604-875-4729
Fax: 604-875-4695
Email: carlsten[at]mail.ubc.ca
Dr. Jennifer M. Wilson
Division Head – VGH
Phone: 604-875-4122
Fax: 604-875-4695
Email: jennifer.wilson[at]vch.ca
Dr. Chris Ryerson
Division Head – SPH
Phone: 604-806-8665
Fax: 604-806-8704
Email: chris.ryerson[at]hli.ubc.ca
Dr. Gordon Kirkpatrick
Program Director
Phone: 604-875-4122
Fax: 604-875-4695
Email: gordon.kirkpatrick2[at]vch.ca
Our Commitment to Excellence
We proudly serve communities across British Columbia, with a special focus on supporting vulnerable and at-risk patients. Our multi-site framework ensures that engagement, equity, diversity, and inclusion remain at the core of our mission—enhancing education, research, and patient care.
Specialized Areas of Expertise
Airways Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Interstitial Lung Disease
Interventional Pulmonology
Lung Cancer
Lung Transplantation
Nontuberculous Mycobacterial
Occupational and Environmental
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Medicine
Tuberculosis
Our Mission
We are dedicated to disease prevention, patient-centered care, and groundbreaking research. By mobilizing new knowledge and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals, we continue to shape the future of respiratory health.