Research suggests medically prescribed heroin more effective, less costly than current methadone treatment
Model shows those using heroin-assisted therapy live longer and cost society less Medically prescribed heroin is more cost-effective than methadone for treating long-term street heroin users, according to a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Providence Health Care. The study, published March 12, 2012 in the Canadian Medical Association Journal […]
Faculty of Medicine graduate students among top three finalists in Three Minute Thesis
Two Faculty of Medicine graduate students placed among the top three finalists in UBC’s 2012 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Participants in the 3MT have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their research project to a non-specialist audience. Fergil Mills, PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Program, was named Runner-up for his […]
Three faculty members honoured for commitment to medical education
The Canadian Association for Medical Education has bestowed Certificate of Merit awards to three members of the Faculty: Savvas Nicolaou, Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology, developed Canada’s first fellowship in emergency radiology and was the only radiologist who has received the UBC Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund twice. In 2011, Dr. Nicolaou received […]
Robert Taylor recognized for humanitarian efforts
Robert Taylor, Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery, received the Teasdale-Corti Humanitarian Award from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, in recognition of his altruism, integrity, courage and perseverance in providing health care. Dr. Taylor, also the Director of the Branch for International Surgery at UBC, has dedicated a significant part of […]
Steve Beerman receives national resident well-being award
Steve Beerman, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family Practice, received the 2011 Dr. Derek Puddester Resident Well-Being Award from the Canadian Association of Internes and Residents (CAIR). Dr. Beerman is the Nanaimo Site Director for the UBC Postgraduate Family Medicine Residency Program and the chair of the UBC Department of Family Practice Residency […]
Two medical students receive UBC Wesbrook Scholarships
MD students Lawrence Haiducu and Shazeen Suleman have been named Wesbrook Scholars, one of UBC’s most prestigious designations. It is awarded to senior students with outstanding academics, leadership, and involvement in student and community activities. Lawrence Haiducu, a second-year medical student, has led education and community engagement projects for socio-economically disadvantaged areas in Romania and […]
David Huntsman receives inaugural research award from Ovarian Cancer Canada
David Huntsman, Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, received the first ever Karen Campbell National Award for Research Excellence from Ovarian Cancer Canada. Dr. Huntsman leads a research team that discovered ovarian cancer is not one disease but is actually made up of five subtypes that behave like distinct diseases. His work […]
Three faculty members recognized by Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) for contributions to medical education
Joanna Bates, Professor in the Department of Family Practice, received the President’s Award for Exemplary National Leadership for her role in improving health education, her commitment to greater access to medical training and medical care, and her mentorship of researchers in the field of education scholarship. Dr. Bates is the founding Director of the Centre […]
CIHR grant aims to expand understanding of cardiovascular health among those with spinal cord injuries
The main cause of death in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) is cardiovascular disease. They develop it at younger ages and at greater rates than the able-bodied population. Now, a team led by Andrei Krassioukov – a Professor in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, an investigator at ICORD, and a physician at […]