UBC researchers invent a synthetic “glue” for blood clots
The polymer, developed by Assistant Professor Christian Kastrup (above) and graduate student Karen Chan, could act as a supplementary “glue” that helps hold clots together.
Vancouver Acute honours four faculty members
Four faculty members are recipients of the 2016 Vancouver Acute Medical Staff Awards. This award recognizes the special achievements of members of the Vancouver Acute medical, dental and allied staff. These outstanding individuals were nominated by their peers and chosen by the Vancouver Coastal Health selection committee to celebrate the work in the fields of clinical […]
Half of patients with depression are inadequately treated
The UBC study highlights the challenges of accessing mental health services across Canada.
Three alumni win the 2016 UBC Alumni Achievement Awards
Three Faculty of Medicine graduates were recently awarded the 2016 UBC Alumni Achievement Awards. The three recipients are Jessica Otte, Donald and Elizabeth MacRitchie and James Frankish. The award winners will receive their awards at a celebration being held on November 1, 2016, at UBC’s Robert H Lee Alumni Centre. Jessica Otte (MD’09) is the recipient of the Young […]
Jim Frankish receives the 2016 UBC Faculty Community Service Award
James (Jim) Frankish has won alumni UBC’s Alumni Achievement Faculty Community Service Award. This award recognizes a UBC faculty member who has rendered significant community service in areas other than teaching and research. Dr. Frankish is involved in promoting the health of people, particularly vulnerable populations, in British Columbia, and has been a leader in developing […]
Lori Brotto named new Executive Director of the WHRI
Lori Brotto, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology has been appointed as Executive Director, Women’s Health Research Institute, BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre, effective July 1, 2016. Dr. Brotto has a PhD in Psychology from UBC. She also trained at the University of Washington where she completed a one-year internship in the Department of Psychiatry […]
Dorothy Shaw and Michael Charles Klein appointed to the Order of Canada
Dorothy Shaw, Vice President, Medical Affairs of BC Women’s Hospital and Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology is among five B.C. residents appointed as Officer to the Order of Canada. Michael Charles Klein, Professor Emeritus, Department of Family Practice has been appointed as Member to the Order of Canada. Dr. Shaw was appointed […]
Seniors with undiagnosed hearing loss can become isolated
The study revealed that for every 10 decibel (roughly the sound of calm breathing) drop in hearing sensitivity, the odds of social isolation increased by 52 per cent.
Now streaming: UBC’s distinctive lens on neuroanatomy
With Bach sonatas and Monty Pythonesque animation, UBC brings a cinematic flair to neuroanatomy.