Shedding new light on life with personalized medicine
With the help of the Grech family’s donation, a three year study was created, led by Professors Kevin and Cheryl Gregory-Evans using a personalized medicine approach to treating vision loss.
Dina Panagiotopoulos receives 2017 Women of Distinction Award
Dina Panagiotopoulos, Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics received the 2017 Women of Distinction Award presented by YWCA Metro Vancouver. Dr. Dina Panagiotopoulos was recognized in the Health & Wellness category, which celebrates women who deliver, promote and advocate for healthy lives and communities. As a nationally-recognized leader in pediatric diabetes, Dr. Panagiotopoulos is also the founder and director of the […]
Recognition for Department of Emergency Medicine
Members of the Department of Emergency Medicine received two honours recently: Vancouver Coastal Health People First Award of Excellence – Innovation, was presented to Dr. Kendall Ho, Professor of Emergency Medicine. This award is for an individual who uses their courage and creativity to bring forward innovative solutions that challenge the status quo, improve quality […]
New online addiction training program launched
The Online Addiction Medicine Diploma is the latest educational initiative of the B.C. Centre on Substance Use, which began operations this year.
UBC receives federal grant to promote safer boating
The three-year project will be led by Ian Pike in the Department of Pediatrics.
Mature medical graduate sees her dream become reality
Approaching her mid-40s, Rae Kamstra makes her dream to become a doctor a reality.
To crack vaccine code, UBC assembles its own “Ocean’s Thirteen”
An eclectic group of scientists has been tapped to understand why vaccines work — and sometimes don’t.
Link found between cannabis use and reduced use of crack cocaine
UBC scientists observed reductions in the frequency of crack use following periods in which people reported using cannabis.