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Four gut bacteria decrease risk of asthma
By bkladko | September 30, 2015
Most babies naturally acquire these four bacteria from their environments, but some do not due to the circumstances of their birth or other factors.
Aaron Wong earns 2015 Resident Teaching Award
By jwong | September 24, 2015
Dr. Aaron Wong is a clinical instructor of dermatology and program co-director of UBC’s five-year Dermatology Residency Program, which sees doctors-in-training working alongside dermatologists and other physicians in teaching hospitals and subspecialty dermatology clinics around the province. This summer, Dr. Wong became one of only two recipients in the nation to earn the Canadian Dermatology […]
Researchers find gene responsible for chemotherapy-induced heart damage
By bkladko | September 23, 2015
The discovery will help physicians better assess the risk of a widely-used drug.
New textbook explores indigenous perspectives on health
By bkladko | September 18, 2015
The book was co-edited by Sarah de Leeuw, an Associate Professor in the Northern Medical Program and School of Population and Public Health.
UBC joins national stroke recovery partnership
By bkladko | September 17, 2015
The partnership will facilitate collaboration among UBC’s researchers and those at other institutions, and will make UBC eligible for special research grants.
‘Living, breathing’ mannequins now part of the curriculum on Vancouver Island
By bkladko | September 17, 2015
The new simulation centre in Victoria will be used to teach clinical skills and team-based care.
Faculty of Medicine rises in 2015 QS world rankings
By bkladko | September 16, 2015
UBC jumped 13 spots, to 26th in the world, in the subject area of medicine.
Two Department of Medicine members recognized by the Royal Society of Canada
By jwong | September 15, 2015
Robert C. Brunham was elected a Fellow, and Julio Montaner received the McLaughlin Medal.
DTES residents dying at more than eight times the national average
By jwong | September 10, 2015
William Honer, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, found that treatable conditions are the greatest risk factors for mortality.
UBC recognizes three Canadian medical pioneers
By bkladko | September 9, 2015
This year’s winners of the $50,000 Margolese and Chew Wei prizes are James Rutka (brain disorders), Stuart Connolly (heart disorders) and Marco Marra (cancer).