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“Medical rounds” at the art museum
By jwong | April 21, 2016
The Belkin Gallery invited UBC medical students of all year levels to a course to consider how engagement with art can strengthen observational and communication skills.
Faculty recognized with the 2016 LifeSciences BC Awards
By jwong | April 21, 2016
Six recipients from UBC, including three from the Faculty of Medicine, are the 2016 winners of the 18th Annual LifeSciences BC Awards. This year’s theme, Local Catalyst | Global Connectivity, reflects those in the community who made an impact to the local ecosystem so that B.C. can connect with the global life sciences community. Faculty of Medicine recipients include: […]
UBC medical students receive Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships
By Melissa Carr | April 20, 2016
Three medical students have been awarded the 2015/16 Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships. These awards are the University’s most prestigious designations, given to senior students with outstanding academic performance, leadership, and involvement in student and community activities. The 2015/16 Premier Undergraduate Scholarship and Wesbrook Scholarship recipients in the Faculty of Medicine are: Purssell, Andrew […]
UBC research aims to clear the haze on cannabis use in Canada
By jwong | April 19, 2016
Assistant Professor M-J Milloy, Department of Medicine is leading a new study to examine cannabis use and provide clear guidance for creating regulations and policies.
The relationship between recreational drug use and on-site medical services at electronic dance music events
By sin man wong | April 18, 2016
The explosive rise in the number of people attending music festivals in recent years has also brought with it a drastic spike in drug misuse and overdoses. In 2014, thirteen deaths were linked to illicit drug use during music festivals. Many festivals recognize the importance and value of having expanded medical services (i.e. services in […]
A biobank for northern B.C. takes shape
By bkladko | April 18, 2016
The project is being led by Nadine Caron, an Associate Professor of Surgery based in Prince George.
Faculty of Medicine garners largest share of CFI grants
By bkladko | April 15, 2016
The Hon. Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence (centre) came to UBC to announce the grants, including one for Assistant Professor Janel Kopp (right).
UBC scientists help find rare cause of gastric cancer
By bkladko | April 15, 2016
The discovery will eventually enable people who have a family member with proximal polyposis of the stomach to determine whether they will develop the condition and stomach cancer.
UBC showcases its strengths as neurologists meet in Vancouver
By bkladko | April 14, 2016
Anthony Traboulsee is one of three faculty members giving plenary speeches to the American Academy of Neurology.
Nick Bansback receives the Maurice McGregor Award
By jwong | April 13, 2016
Nick Bansback, Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health is the winner of this year’s Maurice McGregor Award from CADTH. The Maurice McGregor Award was established in 2014 to recognize rising health technology assessment stars early in their careers. The award is named in honour of Dr. Maurice McGregor, retired Chair of the Technology […]