UBC Professor Megan Levings, PhD recognized by the Royal Society of Canada
October 2, 2026
The Royal Society of Canada announced its 2026 Class of Fellows and College Members, recognizing distinguished scholars, artist, and scientists from across Canada. Please join us in congratulating BC Children's Hospital Research Institute Investigator on Dr Megan Levings for her recent election as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada.
Dr. Megan Levings
Professor Megan Levings, Department of Surgery and School of Biomedical Engineering, University of British Columbia
Megan Levings is a pioneer in regulatory T cells (Tregs) and an international leader in advancing their use as cellular therapy. She drives innovations in engineering Treg specificity and function, expanding their therapeutic potential. Her biomarker discoveries provide key insights into immune-mediated diseases and guide clinical trial interpretation. She is distinguished for transforming fundamental immunology discoveries into next generation therapies for diverse disease.
UBC announcement: https://research.ubc.ca/news/september-9-2026/twelve-ubc-faculty-members-elected-royal-society-canada
Royal Society of Canada announcement: https://rsc-src.ca/en/news/announcement-2026-class-fellows-and-college-members