UBC medical students receive Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships
Three medical students have been awarded the 2015/16 Premier Undergraduate and Wesbrook Scholarships. These awards are the University’s most prestigious designations, given to senior students with outstanding academic performance, leadership, and involvement in student and community activities. The 2015/16 Premier Undergraduate Scholarship and Wesbrook Scholarship recipients in the Faculty of Medicine are: Purssell, Andrew […]
UBC research aims to clear the haze on cannabis use in Canada
Assistant Professor M-J Milloy, Department of Medicine is leading a new study to examine cannabis use and provide clear guidance for creating regulations and policies.
The relationship between recreational drug use and on-site medical services at electronic dance music events
The explosive rise in the number of people attending music festivals in recent years has also brought with it a drastic spike in drug misuse and overdoses. In 2014, thirteen deaths were linked to illicit drug use during music festivals. Many festivals recognize the importance and value of having expanded medical services (i.e. services in […]
A biobank for northern B.C. takes shape
The project is being led by Nadine Caron, an Associate Professor of Surgery based in Prince George.
Faculty of Medicine garners largest share of CFI grants
The Hon. Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence (centre) came to UBC to announce the grants, including one for Assistant Professor Janel Kopp (right).
UBC scientists help find rare cause of gastric cancer
The discovery will eventually enable people who have a family member with proximal polyposis of the stomach to determine whether they will develop the condition and stomach cancer.
UBC showcases its strengths as neurologists meet in Vancouver
Anthony Traboulsee is one of three faculty members giving plenary speeches to the American Academy of Neurology.
Nick Bansback receives the Maurice McGregor Award
Nick Bansback, Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health is the winner of this year’s Maurice McGregor Award from CADTH. The Maurice McGregor Award was established in 2014 to recognize rising health technology assessment stars early in their careers. The award is named in honour of Dr. Maurice McGregor, retired Chair of the Technology […]
A new test to help doctors monitor and treat type 1 diabetes
Megan Levings identified a genetic signature that measures changes in regulatory T-cells from a small blood sample.
ICORD researchers show spared neurons can take over motor function following spinal cord injury
Wolfram Tetzlaff investigated the role of a specific nerve pathway called the dorsolateral corticospinal tract.