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Universal prescription drug coverage more cost-effective, improves seniors’ health outcomes: study
By jwong | December 3, 2014
Universal prescription drug coverage would ensure better access, equity and efficiency for seniors.
The ever-changing nature of breast cancers
By bkladko | December 1, 2014
The research led by Samuel Aparicio, in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, identified which cell populations within a tumour dominate over time.
Shelina Babul wins the Prevention and Awareness Award
By jwong | November 28, 2014
Shelina Babul, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and sports injury specialist at BC Children’s Hospital recently receives the 2014 Prevention and Awareness Award from the Brain Injury Association of Canada. This honour is awarded annually to an individual, group or organization to recognize the significant support of education and prevention programs to advance […]
Wan Lam wins 2014 UBC Killam Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring
By jwong | November 28, 2014
Wan Lam, Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine receives the 2014 UBC Killam Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring in the senior award category. Presented at this week’s graduation ceremonies, the Killam Awards for Excellence in Mentoring recognize outstanding mentorship of numerous graduate students over many years. Two awards are given: one award […]
Companionship and exercise two main ingredients of Walk n’ Talk for your Life
By jwong | November 28, 2014
UBC Southern Medical Program recently led a health study as part of taking steps to create a healthier lifestyle for seniors.
Michael Hayden receives Honourary Doctorate
By jwong | November 26, 2014
Michael Hayden, Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics has been recognized with an Honourary Doctorate from the University of Gottingen in recognition of his landmark discoveries and science in genetics, neurodegeneration and personalized medicine. This is only the 28th Honourary Doctorate the University of Gottingen has given since 1945 and first since 2008. The University […]
Physical Therapy’s first Northern and Rural Cohort crosses finish line
By bkladko | November 25, 2014
Cohort students did most of their hands-on training far from Vancouver.
Celebrating 10 years of training more doctors for B.C.
By alisonl | November 20, 2014
To mark a decade of distributed medical education, the Faculty of Medicine has launched a website — bcmd10.med.ubc.ca — that chronicles the program’s history, challenges and successes.
Hunting the genes that cause rare diseases
By bkladko | November 17, 2014
A new national network co-led by Professor of Medical Genetics Phillip Hieter received an initial grant of $2.3 million from CIHR.
The hazards of safe playgrounds
By bkladko | November 14, 2014
Assistant Professor Mariana Brussoni questions the “over-engineering” of today’s playgrounds.