David F. Hardwick
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David F. Hardwick | |
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| Born | January 24, 1934 |
| Died | May 15, 2021 (aged 87) |
| Occupation | Researcher |
David Francis Hardwick (January 24, 1934 – May 15, 2021) was a Canadian researcher in the field of pediatric pathology.[1] Hardwick dedicated over 60 years of his life to the University of British Columbia (UBC) as a student, professor, and Professor Emeritus.[2] Hardwick started the Medical Student Alumni Center (MSAC) with UBC in 1984.[3]
Early years and education
[edit]In 1934, Hardwick was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. After receiving his general and medical education at the University of British Columbia, he graduated in 1957. Hardwick then pursued a postgraduate education in Montreal, Charlotte, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. His further studies focused on pediatrics, followed by pathology, medical biochemistry, and developmental physiology.[4]
In 1963, he began his teaching, research, and administrative career at the University of British Columbia in the Department of Pathology. Hardwick was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of British Columbia in 2001.[5] He was awarded the title of Associate Dean of Research and Planning in the UBC Faculty of Medicine from 1990 to 1996.[3]
Research
[edit]Hardwick's research included the first description of the histopathologic implications of differential survival of Wilms' tumors to the pathogenesis of L-methionine toxicity.[6] His work in pediatric pathology included a study of metabolic disorders present in childhood. Later studies done by Hardwick focused on the economic effects of clinical laboratory testing.
Education for others
[edit]Hardwick was elected as a Faculty Advisor to the Medical Advisory Undergraduate Society for more than 20 consecutive two-year terms.[7] Upon his retirement, Hardwick was invited to stay as the Special Advisor of Planning.[8]
Hardwick worked with the Executive Council of British Columbia Ministries of Health Services and Education Advancement in order to create academic facilities at hospitals and clinics throughout British Columbia. This process was initiated in early 2002 in response to the Government of British Columbia's decision to more than double the enrollment of undergraduate students, increasing the number from 128 per year to 288 per year. This decision also increased the postgraduate residency of trainees by a small amount.
Hardwick served as the Secretary to the International Academy of Pathology (IAP). In addition, he was the co-founder of a series of books on classical liberalism.[9][10]
Hardwick died on May 15, 2021.[11]
Distinguish Awards and Major Involvement
[edit]2004 - Gold Medal of the IAP and the USCAP's Presidential Award.[12]
1994 - The UBC Teaching Excellence Award and Prize.[12]
1986 - The University of British Columbia's first Faculty Citation Award in creating BC's Children's Hospital.[12]
1974 - The Master Teacher Award.[12]
Dr. Hardwick was involved with Dr. H.K. Ng in an effort to bring IAP and Pathology to mainland China.
Hardwick was a consultant to UAP, USCAP, and USCAP's Chair of the Long-Term Strategic Planning. He additionally served as an IAP President (1992-1994); Chair of the Inter-Congress Education Committee (1994-1998); Secretary (2006-2015).[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Stenabaugh, Sarah (May 18, 2021). "An extraordinary life lived: Remembering Dr. David F. Hardwick, MD'57, LLD'01". UBC Faculty of Medicine. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ "An extraordinary life lived: Remembering Dr. David F. Hardwick, MD'57, LLD'01". University of British Columbia. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ a b MSAC - UBC faculty of medicine website (2025). "MSAC | UBC Faculty of Medicine Alumni Engagement". alumni.med.ubc.ca. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ "UBC Honorary Degree". University of British Columbia. UBC. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Archive of Honorary degrees". University of British Columbia. UBC. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "DAVID F. HARDWICK | Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS)". Archived from the original on February 23, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ Shaw, Stan; Ramey, Charles. "David Hardwick (1934-2021)". University of British Columbia. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
- ^ "alumni UBC - The homepage of alumni UBC - UBC Alumni Association". alumni UBC. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- ^ Hardwick David, Marsh Leslie (2020). Hardwick and Marsh, David F.; Marsh L., Leslie (eds.). "Reclaiming Liberalism". Palgrave Studies in Classical Liberalism. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-28760-3. ISSN 2662-6470.
- ^ The Globe and Mail first publication (May 22-26, 2021), Legacy website - orbituary of Hardwick 2021 (2025). "David HARDWICK Obituary (1934 - 2021) - Toronto, ON - The Globe and Mail". Legacy.com. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Remembering the life of David Hardwick 1934 - 2021". vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e IAP website, International Academy of Pathology (2025). "1992-1994 David Francis Hardwick, Canada". www.iapcentral.org. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
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