Valerie Pringle

TEM Technician

Valerie Pringle is a transmission electron microscope technician who started in this position in May 2023. Prior to this, Valerie worked at BIF in a work-learn position from May of 2022 to the end of April 2023. Valerie recently obtained a B.Sc. from UBC (class of '23) where she majored in Integrated Sciences. Her major gave her the opportunity to create a personalized degree that focuses on the presence and effect of genetic variation in the human endocannabinoid system; this unique program integrates topics from biological chemistry, genetics, and (neuro)physiology. In the future, Valerie hopes to pursue post-graduate studies that will enable her to contribute to the safe prescription and use of medical cannabinoids as a natural alternative to substances such as opioids. In her spare time, Valerie enjoys reading, painting, and keeping active.

Contact Information
Office: Rm 0133 Biological Sciences Building
Email: valerie.pringle@botany.ubc.ca
Phone: 604-822-6996