David Goldfarb

David is a Medical Microbiologist and Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist based at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, where he also serves as the Interim Head and Medical Director of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

David had completed his training and certification in Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, and Medical Microbiology at the University of Ottawa. Prior to coming to UBC, he had academic appointments at McMaster University and the University of Botswana.

His research focuses primarily on novel diagnostic, management, and prevention strategies for pediatric infectious diseases, particularly in resource-limited settings.