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Linda Li honoured with Arthritis Research Health Professionals Distinguished Scholar Award
By jwong | January 12, 2016
Linda Li, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy received the Arthritis Research Health Professionals Distinguished Scholar Award. This is the highest award given by the association for research and is a testament to Dr. Li’s international recognition as one of the world’s leading scientists. The award recognized Dr. Li’s key contributions to understanding help-seeking behaviour […]
Oncology specialist returns to the North
By dcc2012 | January 12, 2016
Sarah Roberts, a graduate of the Northern Medical Program, returns to her hometown of Prince George to join the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North as an oncologist.
Janice Eng and Shoukat Dedhar win 2015 Distinguished Medical Lecturer Awards
By bkladko | January 5, 2016
Dr. Eng and Dr. Dedhar will discuss their respective research endeavors at
Professors Emeriti Edith and Patrick McGeer elected as Fellows in Academy of Inventors
By jwong | December 17, 2015
Professors Emeriti Edith and Patrick McGeer have been recently honoured as 2015 Fellows in The National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The NAI has named 168 leaders of invention and innovation to Fellow status. Those inducted bring the total number of NAI Fellows to 582, representing over 190 research universities and governmental and non-profit research institutes. Drs. Edith […]
A search to restore sight
By dcc2012 | December 17, 2015
Support from a family affected by a rare eye disease will advance research into a treatment for the condition.
Potential prostate cancer treatment developed in B.C. gets big boost
By bkladko | December 15, 2015
Artem Cherkasov and Paul Rennie are licensing the drug to the pharmaceutical company Roche, in what is UBC’s largest-ever licensing agreement.
UBC’s Patricia Janssen serves as expert witness in European Court of Human Rights
By bkladko | December 14, 2015
The case involved Czech nationals who wanted to give birth with a health professional at their homes.
From a single cancer gene, scientists produce breast cancer
By bkladko | December 10, 2015
The team, led by Professor Connie Eaves, used “DNA barcoding” to track the growth of individually transformed cells after they were transplanted into a mouse.
Lessons from the cockpit
By bkladko | December 9, 2015
A simulation course brings together a mix of medical residents.
Secrets to success
By jwong | December 7, 2015
Clinical Assistant Professor Simon Pulfrey was one of the four panelists who took part in the UBC medical residents and young alumni open forum on physician success and wellness.