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Lesbian, gay, bisexual Canadians report higher rates of mental health issues
By bkladko | March 18, 2016
Gay and lesbian Canadians reported about twice the rates of mood disorders of heterosexuals.
Paul Kershaw receives Academic of the Year Award from CUFA BC
By jwong | March 17, 2016
Paul Kershaw, Associate Professor, School of Population and Public Health, has won the Ehor Boyanowsky Academic of the Year Award from the Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC). Dr. Kershaw works in the area of population health that has produced a robust body of research demonstrating the vitally constitutive role that […]
Two Faculty of Medicine projects receive CFI grants
By dcc2012 | March 15, 2016
One project aims to reduce harm caused by the herpes virus, and the other seeks to develop personalized therapies for cystic fibrosis.
Gift enhances ultrasound training in Southern Medical Program
By dcc2012 | March 15, 2016
The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation donated funds for the purchase of two new portable ultrasound machines.
Robert McMaster appointed Interim Executive Associate Dean, Research
By jwong | March 10, 2016
Dr. McMaster will ensure the Faculty’s research is translational and of the highest caliber.
Faculty members nominated for 2016 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
By jwong | March 9, 2016
Nine faculty members were recently nominated for the 2016 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. Recognized nationally, the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards honours individuals whose outstanding activities and achievements contribute to the well-being and future of our community. Nominees are recognized by category. Health & Wellness: Mary Bennett, Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics Patricia Daly, Clinical Professor, School […]
Ruth Elwood Martin wins Governor General’s Award
By jwong | March 8, 2016
Ruth Elwood Martin, a clinical faculty member in UBC’s School of Population and Public Health, is the recipient of one of the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. These awards were created in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Persons Case, which changed the course of history for women […]
The need for more women in medicine, science and engineering
By bkladko | March 7, 2016
“Women leaders must be celebrated and recognized to encourage future leaders in science and engineering,” says Judy Illes, Director of the National Core for Neuroethics at UBC.
A plea to redesign smartphones, with cognitive health in mind
By bkladko | March 4, 2016
Peter Reiner argues that the current generation of devices is degrading our mental abilities, even as they enhance them.
UBC e-health project aims to keep tabs on seniors, remotely
By bkladko | March 3, 2016
The TEC4Home project will collect the weight, blood pressure and heart rates of patients in their homes.