UBC demonstrates benefits of new monoclonal antibody for asthma
Injections of benralizumab, made by AstraZeneca, led to direct, rapid and near-complete depletion of a type of white blood cell that control the mechanism associated with allergy and asthma.
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Discovery offers hope for new Crohn’s disease treatment
Scientists at UBC have made a discovery that could potentially lead to treatments for a debilitating complication of Crohn’s disease.
Peter Leung wins the 2016 John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award
Peter C.K. Leung, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology receives the 2016 John McNeill Excellence in Health Research Mentorship Award. Dr. Leung receives this award based on his outstanding accomplisments as a research scholar and mentor over more than three decades at UBC, and the extent of the impact his mentorship has made on his many trainees. […]
Synthetic heart valves will help doctors improve surgical skills
A UBC invention co-led by Guy Fradet, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery has made it possible for doctors to vastly improve their bypass surgery techniques without relying on animals.
UBC sports medicine named “Medical Centre of Excellence” by FIFA
UBC’s sports medicine centre is one of only two in Canada to attain the designation from the Federation Internationale de Football Association.
Donna Drynan receives the 2016 U21 Health Sciences Teaching Excellence Award
Congratulations to Donna Drynan, Senior Instructor & Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy for receiving the 2016 Universitas 21 HSG Teaching Excellence Award. Ms. Drynan is interested in the assessment of clinical competence in the practice education setting, and explores the best ways to teach and evaluate interprofessional education and collaborative practice. Her research interests lie […]
New tool for medical students’ anatomy lessons – a virtual scalpel
First-year medical students will be using an anatomy visualization table, which displays detailed images that can be rotated, enlarged and even sliced open.
Four staff receive UBC President’s Awards
UBC presents the President’s Service Awards for Excellence and other staff awards annually to recognize staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community. This year, four of our staff members within the Faculty receive President’s awards. 2016 President’s Service Awards for Excellence The President’s Service Award for Excellence is presented each […]
Live 5-2-1-0 Playboxes help BC kids stay active this summer
The Live 5-2-1-0 initiative led by Clinical Associate Professor Shazhan Amed, Department of Pediatrics promotes a simple message to help kids stay healthy.