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• • Research Advisory Committee Report to AGM February 21, 2012
    September 25 2011 The MIND Foundation Grant Recipient Selection Committee met May 20, 2011 to review a total of seven grant applications. The three categories were reviewed separately and consensus was gained for all three categories. The results of the Selection Committee meeting were reported to the MIND Foundation Board on May 26, 2011 and […]
  • Dr William Honer, UBC Jack Bell Chair in Schizophrenia Research January 10, 2012
    The University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. William Honer as Head, Department of Psychiatry and Director, UBC Institute of Mental Health effective October 1, 2011 to June 30, 2016. Dr Honer is a member of the BC Schizophrenia Society Medical Advisory Board. […]
  • Endeavour Gala 2011 January 4, 2012
    The Endeavour Gala 2011 was a big success. Huge thanks to all our sponsors, supporters, board members and staff. It would not have been possible without their support, dedication, guidance, and hard work. Please check out some of the pictures from the event.   […]
  • MIND Foundation Awards $300,000 in Research Grants July 19, 2011
    The MIND Foundation of BC raises funds for schizophrenia research, and for the programs and services offered by the BC Schizophrenia Society. We are pleased to recognize the following recipients of six grants awarded to young schizophrenia researchers this year: Grants for up to 20K: Dr. Vina Gohari, Dr. Clare Beasley, and Dr. Patricia Nolan Post-Doctoral Fe […]
  • Donations supporting BC Schizophrenia Society programs June 9, 2011
    The Mind Foundation welcomes donations and bequests to support the services provided by the BC Schizophrenia Society to people with schizophrenia and psychosis and their families. The BC Schizophrenia does an astounding amount of work each year to make a lasting difference in the lives of families throughout BC each year. The following description provides d […]
  • Deborah Conner June 1, 2011
    Deborah Conner - Board Chair Prior to working on a new business venture, Deborah enjoyed nine years working in the non-profit sector, serving as Executive Director and Director of Development in the environmental, social and educational sectors. In addition to her non-profit experience, she has worked in municipal and provincial government, and in the financ […]
  • Bonnie Abbott May 31, 2011
    Board Member: Bonnie Abbott Bonnie Abbott's background is in the corporate sector, with over 25years experience in technical sales and business development. Her prior roles also include the development and management of private sector corporate-giving structures. Bonnie has also been successful in property development, and has a strong working knowledge […]
  • Mae Cabott May 30, 2011
    Board Member: Mae Cabott Mae Cabott served as a School Trustee for 6 years, and City Councillor for 4 years in Maple Ridge. She served 9 years as Chairperson of the Women's Transition Home in Maple Ridge. Ms Cabot has had a long Career in Psychiatric Nursing and served as a member of the Veteran's Review and Appeal Board for 5 years. Presently, she […]
  • Dr. Mark Churchland May 29, 2011
    Board Member: Dr. Mark Churchland Dr. Churchland has served on the Mind Board annual grants completion committee for the past three years. He comes from a background leading the organizations (development and engineering) within Weyerhaeuser, Trus Joist MacMillan and MacMillan Bloedel. He has served on the Marcus Wallenberg Selection Committee. (www.mwp.org) […]
  • Fred Dawe May 28, 2011
    Board Member: Fred Dawe Fred Dawe retired from corporate sector in 1990 and has been very active in serving the interests of people with schizophrenia and their families. He is the President of the BC Schizophrenia Society, and past president of the Schizophrenia Society of Canada. He has served on hiring committees for former and current UBC Chair in Schizo […]
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