Macular degeneration treatment raises risk of glaucoma, Faculty of Medicine researchers find
People receiving seven or more bevacizumab injections a year had a 2.5 times higher risk of getting glaucoma surgery.
Inactive teens develop lazy bones, study finds
Researchers at the Centre for Hip Health & Mobility finds inactive teens have weaker bones than those who are physically active.
Investigating the secret to a long and healthy life
SPPH Assistant Professor Rachel Murphy’s new study focuses on the diet related to healthy ‘super seniors’.
Two graduate students win the 2017 UBC Three Minute Thesis competition
Two graduate students win the 2017 UBC Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. The final was held at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre, where eight talented UBC graduate students presented their research in three minutes each, competing for the top prize in this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
FNHA and UBC create chair to prevent cancer and improve well-being
The $3M project focuses on improving health and cancer outcomes in First Nations communities.
Brain patterns cannot reveal end-of-life decisions for patients with severe brain injuries
Neurology Professor Judy Illes examines ethics around end-of-life decision-making for patients.
Controversial treatment for MS found to be ineffective
The clinical trial, led by Anthony Traboulsee, showed that opening narrowed veins didn’t lead to better outcomes compared to a sham procedure.
James Russell Wins 2017 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize
James Russell, Professor, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine has been named winner of the 2017 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize by Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR). Created in honour of MSFHR’s founding president & CEO, this award is given annually to a British Columbia clinician scientist whose work in health research has had a significant […]
Physical Activity Research Centre (PARC) receives 2017 Accessible City Award
ICORD’s Physical Activity Research Centre (PARC) was honoured with the 2017 Accessible City Award at the City of Vancouver Awards of Excellence ceremony last night. These awards recognize outstanding achievements made by individuals and organizations, and celebrate excellence in five categories of achievement that benefit everyone by making Vancouver more green, healthy, diverse, and accessible. PARC is […]