Sophia Frangou awarded 2019 Colvin Prize for Bipolar Mood Disorder Research
The prize recognizes Dr. Frangou’s research advancing understanding of the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder.
Drug discount cards could actually cost patients more
New research reveals brand-name drug discount cards are leading to higher health care spending in Canada — increased costs that are passed on to patients.
UBC’s Ajay Grewal named inaugural recipient of Doctors of BC Presidential Scholars Award in Medicine
Seven-figure donation provides first of many full scholarships.
‘Sounds and Science’ unites music with scientific research from Vienna to Vancouver
Vienna Philharmonic musicians and top UBC scientists spark novel insights at event on Nov. 30.
Cannabis could help alleviate depression and suicidality among people with PTSD
New research suggests cannabis may be helping Canadians cope with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Birth control options out of reach for many low-income women
Many young women face high risk of unintended pregnancy due to the high cost of contraceptive methods.
Patients with mood, anxiety disorders share abnormalities in brain’s control circuit
The regions of the brain are involved in emotional and cognitive control.
Faculty of medicine members receive 2019 Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Awards
The funding competitions are Innovation to Commercialization, Convening and Collaborating and Reach.
Sophia Frangou appointed UBC President’s Excellence Chair in Brain Health
Her research focuses on uncovering pathophysiological processes underlying psychosis, with emphasis on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Psychiatry professor Erin Michalak receives 2019 Douglas Utting Prize
The award honours her major contribution to the awareness and treatment of depression.