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Alexander Rauscher recognized for research excellence
Alexander Rauscher, Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology, received the London Drugs Award for Radiology Research Excellence for his project titled “Advanced Imaging of the Concussed Brain.” Dr. Rauscher, a physicist by training, develops and uses novel magnetic resonance techniques for neuroimaging. The “Advanced Imaging of the Concussed Brain” project investigates concussion in ice hockey […]
David Liu receives Young Investigator Award
Dave Liu, a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology, received this year’s Young Investigator Award from the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR). The award recognizes the research contributions of a CAR member early in his or her career. Dr. Liu’s research is focused on image guided minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of […]
Faculty members recognized by CFRI
Four faculty members have received inaugural Member Recognition Awards from the Child and Family Research Institute (CFRI). The award recipients have long-standing and distinguished research careers that are recognized locally, nationally and internationally. Their work serves as outstanding examples of excellence and innovation that has significantly contributed to the health and well-being of children and […]
UBC residents win virtual patient challenge
The team of residents was recognized for commitment to improving clinical practice through digital health.
UBC ranked number one in University Global Health Impact Report Card
The report card evaluated top U.S. and Canadian research universities on contributions to global health.
UBC researchers part of new “Pediatric Cancer Dream Team”
The “Dream Team” is receiving $14.5 million to study novel therapies for the most challenging-to-cure childhood cancers.
Healthy doctors make healthy patients, study finds
Patients are more likely to follow preventive health practices like getting a flu shot or mammography if their doctors do likewise, researchers at UBC and in Israel have discovered. “We found that patients whose physicians adhered to the recommended screening or vaccination practices were significantly more likely to also undergo screening or vaccination compared with […]
Anthony Chow receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Anthony Chow, a Professor Emeritus in the Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (AMMI) Canada. He was recognized for his outstanding and distinguished career as an infectious disease physician who is nationally and internationally acknowledged as an exemplary researcher, […]