Peter von Dadelszen awarded the 2014 APOG Excellence in Research Award
Peter von Dadelszen, Professor at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology has been awarded the 2014 APOG Excellence in Research Award. This national award recognizes outstanding scientific leadership, research mentoring, creative effort and major research accomplishments of a Canadian reseacher (or research group) who is an active member of Association of Academic Professionals in Obstetrics and Gynaecology […]
A passion for exploration — first for diamonds, now for an Alzheimer’s cure
Chuck Fipke was spurred to action after learning the fate of his old friend, former B.C. Premier Bill Bennett.
The Medicine Man
How UBC put James Card on the road north, to a town that desperately needed him.
A vision for the Downtown Eastside: Better eyesight
A gift from the Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Woodward’s Foundation will enable the Faculty to provide more and better treatment for patients who sorely need it.
From across a crowded room, a donor finds inspiration
The not-so-chance encounter that led Irene Bettinger to support neuroscientist Neil Cashman.
Investigations + breakthroughs
The effect of stronger drunk driving laws; a broken barrier theory of ALS; the darker side of antibiotics.
An evidence-based alternative to MoodPanda
Professional-grade tools to track moods are rare. UBC faculty members, sensing a need, went to work. The result: MoodFx.
Universal prescription drug coverage more cost-effective, improves seniors’ health outcomes: study
Universal prescription drug coverage would ensure better access, equity and efficiency for seniors.
The ever-changing nature of breast cancers
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
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 […]