Use of fentanyl signals limits of substitution therapy for many Downtown Eastside residents
The study of people living in marginal housing also showed how quickly fentanyl infiltrated the community in 2017.
Indigenous people face higher risk of transportation injuries in B.C.
Overall hospitalization rates for transport injuries in B.C. declined by more than two-thirds between 1991 and 2010.
Four faculty members win UBC’s 2017 Faculty Research Awards
Four members of the Faculty of Medicine are being recognized by UBC’s Faculty Research Awards. Winners of these awards were selected by UBC’s Faculty Research Award Committee, which spans arts and humanities, business, education, applied science, science and medicine.
UBC-developed drug shows promise for calming overeager stem cells
The drug stops stem cells from differentiating too early and too quickly.
UBC Medicine receives 40% of national genomics funding
The 10 projects, totaling $101 million, include an effort to reduce the risk of kidney transplant rejection.
By jamming a lock, UBC scientists stop cancer cell growth
A team led by Christopher Ong in Urologic Sciences developed a protein-based drug that stops unrestricted cell proliferation. Next step: A clinical trial.
Louise Nasmith receives the 2018 AFMC President’s Award for Exemplary National Leadership in Academic Medicine
Louise Nasmith, Professor and Interim Co-Head in the Department of Family Practice is the recipient of the 2018 Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) President’s Award for Exemplary National Leadership in Academic Medicine.
School of Biomedical Engineering expands to undergraduate education
The new school will have 355 domestic undergraduate spaces.
Potential new diabetes treatment gets tryout in Vancouver
Type 1 diabetes patients are being implanted with packets of pancreatic cells derived from stem cells, with the goal of restoring their insulin production.
An expert in women’s sexual health turns her attention to men
Lori Brotto is comparing two methods for helping men regain sexual health after prostate cancer treatment.