Psychedelic drugs showing renewed promise as a mental health therapy
Evan Wood, in the Division of AIDS, co-authored a CMAJ analysis of psychadelics’ re-emergence.
Welcome Dean Dermot Kelleher
UBC welcomes Dermot Kelleher as the next Dean of the Faculty of Medicine.
UBC researchers develop drug to treat scarring and autoimmune diseases
UBC researchers have developed an anti-scarring drug without industry sponsorship.
Spirals, portfolios and progress tests
The medical program launches a renewed curriculum.
Home births save money, are safe, UBC study finds
Patricia Janssen, Professor, School of Population and Public Health says planned home births save the healthcare system money.
Guest celebrity chefs teach a cooking class for prostate cancer patients
Celebrity chefs help teach prostate cancer patients and their partners healthy food choices.
What ‘brainy mice’ can tell us about dementia and PTSD
Alexander McGirr, a medical resident, Department of Psychiatry is hoping to improve brain function in people with dementia and PTSD.
Laura Farrell appointed Assistant Dean, Island Medical Program
Dr. Farrell’s appointment is effective September 15, 2015.
Six faculty members recipients of the 2015 Physician Academic Awards
Six faculty members are recipients of the 2015 VCH Physician Academic Awards. This award recognizes the special achievements of members of the Vancouver Acute medical, dental and allied staff. These outstanding individuals were nominated by their peers and chosen by the Vancouver Coastal Health selection committee to celebrate the work in the fields of clinical […]
Target healthy cells to stop brain cancer “hijack”: UBC study
UBC research team Christian Naus, Wun Chey Sin and John Bechberger suggests brain cancer treatments should target the cells around a tumour to stop it from spreading.