Dr. Bo Shiun Lai

Dr. Bo-Shiun Lai is a physician based in Vancouver, British Columbia. His clinical work includes general family medicine, HIV & hepatitis C management in primary care, and treatment of menopause symptoms. His research led to both the development of a novel therapy against toxoplasmosis and deepening understanding of host immune response. His work resulted in a United States patent and a nomination for the Cozzarelli Prize, awarded annually by the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Lai obtained his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2017 from the University of Cambridge, where he was a recipient of the full-ride Gates Cambridge Scholarship. He received his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2021. Dr. Lai is fully certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. He is a Doctors of BC member. His hobbies include swimming, photography, and traveling. Above all else, he enjoys spending time with the love of his life, Jennifer.