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Chit Chan Gunn, OC OBC [1] is the founder and president of The Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain (iSTOP) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. [2] [3] [4]

The University of British Columbia Chan Gunn Pavilion was built using funds donated by Gunn. [5]

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References

  1. "Order of Canada Appointees – June 2024". Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  2. "Clinic: Organization". istop.org. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  3. "2001 Recipient: Dr. Chan Gunn – Vancouver". Order of British Columbia. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  4. "Dr. Chit Chan Gunn". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  5. "Chan Gunn Pavilion". The University of British Columbia. Retrieved 28 November 2023.