Nadine Caron receives honorary degree from University of Fraser Valley
Dr. Caron recognized for her outstanding achievements with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Announcing 2016-17 Banting Postdoctoral Fellows
Four postdoctoral fellows from the Faculty of Medicine are among 10 recipients from UBC to receive the 2016-2017 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship. There are 70 fellowships awarded nationally. These prestigious fellowships provide each researcher with $70,000 each year for two years to support research that will positively contribute to Canada’s economic, social and research-based growth.
Guiding women through pregnancy, via text message
SmartMom, Canada’s first prenatal education program delivered by text messaging, was developed by a team led by UBC’s Patricia Janssen.
Mid-pelvic forceps, vacuum deliveries associated with higher rates of trauma for mothers and babies
The UBC study found the procedures correlated with a higher rate of maternal or neonatal complications than cesarean deliveries.
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.