Dr. Edmond S. Chan receives 2019 Robyn Allen Leadership Award
Dr. Chan recognized for his unique contribution to the lives of Canadians with food allergy.
Susan Forwell wins national award in occupational therapy
She was awarded the Muriel Driver Memorial Lectureship Award, the highest honour bestowed upon an occupational therapist in Canada.
Six UBC-led projects supported by Collaborative Health Research Projects program
Megan Levings is among the UBC researchers awarded funding for collaborative health research.
Pain medications linked to higher cardiovascular risks in patients with osteoarthritis
Those with osteoarthritis in the study sample had a 23 per cent higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
“Gold standard” food allergy test faces implementation barriers, but solutions possible
New study concludes that oral food challenge procedure faces multiple barriers preventing its widespread implementation.
Faculty of medicine researchers receive Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research awards
The researchers have received 2019 Scholar and Research Trainee Awards.
Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum more prevalent than previously thought
Nichole Fairbrother discusses perinatal and postpartum anxiety, and why there is a need for improved screening.
Harmful medication re-exposures could be avoided with new approaches
Around 75% of repeat adverse drug events could have been prevented through better monitoring and communications, according to new research by Corinne Hohl.
UBC bestows national prizes upon Canadian health science pioneers in heart, brain and cancer research
Ruth McPherson of the University of Ottawa is among the recipients of this year’s prizes.
Faculty of Medicine’s communications team honoured with multiple awards
The team was honoured by the Canadian Public Relations Society, the Association of American Medical Colleges and other organizations.