Questioning the value of expensive arthritis drugs
The newer arthritis drugs, called biologics, are booming in popularity; they are also much costlier. Aslam Anis is part of a U.S.-Canadian team scrutinizing their effectiveness.
New imaging technique holds promise for speeding MS research
Alexander Rauscher, Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology, used frequency-based MRI scans to detect multiple sclerosis lesions in finer detail than ever before.
International partnership to strengthen surgical care in Ethiopia
The agreement with UBC’s Branch for International Surgery and an Ethiopian teaching hospital includes development of surgical training for students, residents and practicing physicians.
Voyages of discovery, close to home
The School of Audiology and Speech Science seeks to foster Aboriginal understanding among its students — in part by introducing students to Moe the Mouse.
National interprofessional leadership project receives Ontario grant
UBC is one of five Canadian universities collaborating to develop the training program in interprofessional leadership.
Swinging for the fences
Ruth Hoffman, a Faculty of Medicine financial manager, wins the Canadian Caring Award for organizing a Canadian-Uganda baseball exchange.
Shining a light on the “black box” of concussions
Introducing the Concussion Awareness Training Toolkit, an online course for physicians and nurses developed by Clinical Assistant Professor Shelina Babul.
Torsten Nielsen, David Huntsman receive Canadian Cancer Society Awards
Two faculty members received research awards from the Canadian Cancer Society. Torsten Nielsen, a Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and Clinician Scientist at the BC Cancer Agency, received the 2012 Young Investigator Award. The Young Investigator Award is given to a promising young Canadian investigator judged to have made outstanding contributions to […]
Elaine Carty awarded honorary doctorate
Elaine Carty, Professor and Interim Director of Midwifery in the Department of Family Practice, was conferred the degree Doctor of Science honoris causa from McMaster University. Dr. Carty is a nurse, midwife and one of Canada’s leading pioneers on several women’s health issues. She helped introduce midwifery into the Canadian health care system and was […]