Congratulations to Dr. Gina Ogilvie, who received the 2026 Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research on Monday, October 5 for transforming cervical cancer prevention worldwide!
Dr. Ogilvie is a professor at UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Control of HPV-Related Disease and Cancer, a senior scientist at the BC Centre for Disease Control, and a senior research advisor at the Women’s Health Research Institute. Her work on more efficient HPV vaccination strategies and self-screening approaches has improved access and uptake for underserved communities in Canada and around the world.
As a trusted advisor to national and international health organizations, her research has directly influenced clinical practice, public health policy, and global efforts to eliminate cervical cancer.
The Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research is named for a Hong Kong physician who retired to Vancouver in 1988. An obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Chew grew determined to improve outcomes for people with cancer. After his death in 2009, his family and friends sought to honour his goals by endowing a Faculty of Medicine prize in cancer research, as well as a chair and a professorship in gynecologic oncology.
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