Congratulations to Dr. Kiran Soma who has been named a 2025 Distinguished University Scholar.
Dr. Soma, a professor in UBC’s department of psychology, received this recognition for his significant research contributions in the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and endocrinology. This honour is awarded to UBC faculty who have achieved international recognition as leaders in their field.
“First and foremost, I want to express my deepest gratitude to my wonderful trainees, collaborators, colleagues, and staff - who were absolutely essential to my work over the last 21 years at UBC! This award reflects the combined efforts of many people. Also critical was the funding from federal and provincial governments, so many thanks to these funding agencies!”
Dr. Soma has published over 145 papers on neural circuits, hormones, behaviour, and immune function and received over 10,000 citations. His innovative use of mass spectrometry to measure steroids in the brain has sparked research collaborations ranging from hormone changes across the lifespan to how acute stress and trauma affect behaviour.
He is one of 10 UBC faculty members who have been named Distinguished University Scholars at UBC for 2025. The Distinguished University Scholar program recognizes members of UBC Faculty who have distinguished themselves as exceptional scholars.
