Support the UBC Department of Microbiology and Immunology by donating to one of our dedicated funds. Thank you for your contributions!
Aaron William James Wyatt Memorial Fund
Aaron William James Wyatt was a PhD student in Professor Bob Hancock’s lab who tragically passed away on December 24th, 2008. Aaron’s family and friends have set up a memorial scholarship to support an annual lecture in his memory.
Bill Ramey Award
The Bill Ramey Award is an endowment established by students, family, friends, colleagues, and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in honour of Professor Bill Ramey and in recognition of his enduring legacy at UBC. The award recognizes undergraduate students who have made outstanding contributions to the Department of Microbiology and Immunology through dedication to student life and the development of our academic community. This award is granted to students who take on the role of ambassadors for the program through their actions, enthusiasm, and relentless drive to improve the learning experience of others.
Dottie Davies Award
Scholarships totalling $3,500 have been made available through an endowment established by Professor Julian Davies (1932-2025) in memory of his wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Davies (1932-2017), for outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
Dottie (née Olney) was born in Waltham, Massachusetts. She attended Dension University in Granville, Ohio, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and participated in theatre productions as an actress and director. Dottie met Julian in New York City, and they married in 1957. Dottie supported Julian’s work as a microbiologist, and they moved around the world and raised three children together while Julian pursued his research.
This scholarship was established in recognition of the support and encouragement Dottie offered to the students and families that she encountered. The awards are made on the recommendation of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and in the case of a graduate student, in consultation with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Dr. Julia Levy Memorial Fund
Dr. Julia Levy was a dedicated and visionary member of the UBC community. She received her first degree at UBC, and after earning her PhD, she returned to become the first woman to hold the rank of professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Dr. Levy also cofounded QLT, one of BC’s pioneering and most impactful biotechnology startups.
In honour of Dr. Levy’s incredible legacy, her family, friends, and colleagues at UBC have established the Dr. Julia Levy Memorial Fund. Your gift will pay tribute to Dr. Levy’s visionary scientific research, mentorship, and entrepreneurship by supporting students and programs in UBC’s Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Final decisions on the designation will be made in consultation with the family.
The Microbiology and Immunology First-Generation University Student Mentorship Program
The Microbiology and Immunology First-Generation University Student Mentorship Program was established to support the career and personal development goals of undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology who are first-generation university students. The fund was created to celebrate Professor Mike Gold’s tenure as Department Head from 2009-2019 and is intended to enrich the UBC experience for students who are the first in their family to attend university.
Microbiology and Immunology General Donations
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is home to a diverse group of students, researchers, staff, faculty, and visitors. If you would like to support us but aren’t sure how, you can make a general donation that will be used for what is needed most, such as teaching equipment, student resources, or community-building activities.