Researchers find gene responsible for chemotherapy-induced heart damage
The discovery will help physicians better assess the risk of a widely-used drug.
New textbook explores indigenous perspectives on health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).
Dr. Michael Brauer recognized for Jerome J. Wesolowski Award
Michael Brauer, Professor, School of Population and Public Health has won the Jerome J. Wesolowski Award, which recognizes sustained and outstanding contributions to the knowledge and practice of human exposure assessment, from the International Society of Exposure Science. Dr. Jerome J. Wesolowski was one of the founding members of the International Society of Exposure Analysis […]
Two faculty members receive 2015 Alumni Achievement Awards
John Gilbert, Founding Director and Professor Emeritus, UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences and Julio Montaner, Professor and Head, Division of AIDS, Department of Medicine are among seven inspiring members of the UBC community that have received the 2015 Alumni UBC Achievement Awards. These seven individuals have through their extraordinary endeavours, taken the lead on […]