A search to restore sight
Support from a family affected by a rare eye disease will advance research into a treatment for the condition.
Potential prostate cancer treatment developed in B.C. gets big boost
Artem Cherkasov and Paul Rennie are licensing the drug to the pharmaceutical company Roche, in what is UBC’s largest-ever licensing agreement.
UBC’s Patricia Janssen serves as expert witness in European Court of Human Rights
The case involved Czech nationals who wanted to give birth with a health professional at their homes.
From a single cancer gene, scientists produce breast cancer
The team, led by Professor Connie Eaves, used “DNA barcoding” to track the growth of individually transformed cells after they were transplanted into a mouse.
Lessons from the cockpit
A simulation course brings together a mix of medical residents.
Secrets to success
Clinical Assistant Professor Simon Pulfrey was one of the four panelists who took part in the UBC medical residents and young alumni open forum on physician success and wellness.
New mothers’ harmful thoughts: Do they affect parenting?
A UBC team has interviewed hundreds of new mothers, and is looking for more, to determine whether unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harm put them at any risk of hurting their babies.
Healthy relationships key to child well-being: UBC study
A recent study conducted by Assistant Professor Anne Gadermann finds children’s health and well-being are strongly impacted by positive social relationships with adults and peers.
Clinical trial begins for made-in-BC prostate cancer drug
Professor Marianne Sadar co-developed the drug, which is a synthetic version of a pollutant found in a sea sponge.
Habitat and lifestyle affect gene expression of immunity and growth
Professor Michael Kobor and his team examined differences between Pygmies and Bantu in Central Africa.