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 […]
Universal public coverage of essential medicines would improve access, save billions
Publicly funding essential medicines could cover the cost of nearly half of all prescriptions in Canada, according to new research by UBC’s Steve Morgan.
Study sheds light on B.C. youths’ experiences with mental health services
As a UBC graduate student in Rehabilitation Sciences, Shalini Lal highlighted the impact of mental health services on young people with psychosis.
Three faculty members recognized by the American Urological Association
Three faculty members have been recently recognized by the American Urological Association (AUA). Each year, the American Urological Association honors the contributions of physician researchers and educators to the field of medicine, the specialty of urology, and the AUA. The three faculty members recognized are: Hugh Hampton Young Award Presidential Citation 2017 Richard D. Williams, […]
Some people with cardiac chest pain can avoid further testing
Clinical Assistant Professor Christopher Fordyce and colleagues in the U.S. developed an online tool to help decide whether further testing can be deferred.
Yeast found in babies’ guts increases risk of asthma
Microbiologist Brett Finlay will now re-examine the Canadian samples and look for the presence of yeast in the gut of infants.
Researchers begin clinical trial for rare yet devastating condition among pregnant women
Researcher Kenneth Lim is investigating whether Viagra can be an effective treatment for early intrauterine growth restriction among pregnant women.
Sam Aparicio part of global team creating 3-D tumour map
The tool will allow examination of a patient’s entire tumour in unprecedented detail to improve diagnosis and treatment for the disease.