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David Cabral becomes first Ross Petty-Arthritis Society Research Chair
By bkladko | March 30, 2015
Dr. Cabral (left) accepting congratulations from the Arthritis Society’s Richard Mulcaster.
UBC scientist finds a key to cancer cells’ resilience
By bkladko | March 26, 2015
Poul Sorensen discovered that “stress granules” — stashes of mRNA — help tumours metastasize.
UBC Cardiology fitness challenge raises nearly $6000 for inner-city school
By jwong | March 25, 2015
The raised funds will help Hastings Elementary School with their heart-healthy initiatives.
Wendy Robinson appointed Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education
By jwong | March 25, 2015
Dr. Robinson’s appointment is effective March 23, 2015 to June 30, 2018.
Non-invasive device instantly detects urinary tract infections
By bkladko | March 25, 2015
The technology uses near-infrared light to measure oxygen levels in the bladder wall.
Traffic, Asthma and Genetics (TAG) study featured as CIHR success story
By jwong | March 24, 2015
The Traffic, Asthma and Genetics (TAG) study, undertaken by Dr. Michael Brauer, Professor, UBC School of Population and Public Health, and Dr. Christopher Carlsten, Respiratory Division, UBC Department of Medicine, along with Canadian and European collaborators, has been featured as one of Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada’s […]
Stem cells show promise for reversing Type 2 diabetes
By bkladko | March 19, 2015
The first evidence that stem cells can help treat the more prevalent version of diabetes, which usually arises in adulthood.
Graydon Meneilly elected as APM Council Member At-Large
By jwong | March 18, 2015
Dr. Graydon Meneilly, Professor and Head of UBC Department of Medicine has been elected an APM Council Member At-Large of the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM), a consortium of five academically focused specialty organizations representing departments of internal medicine at medical schools and teaching hospitals in the United States and Canada. His three year […]
Melanie Reed appointed Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, SMP
By jwong | March 18, 2015
Dr. Reed’s appointment will be effective June 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018.
Universal public drug coverage would save Canada billions
By jwong | March 16, 2015
Canada could save $7.3 billion annually with universal public coverage of medically necessary prescription drugs.