UBC scientists find new way to mobilize immune system against viruses
UBC scientists have uncovered an intricate chain reaction in the body’s immune system and have used the new knowledge to develop an effective treatment against harmful viruses such as the coronavirus that caused the deadly SARS outbreak in 2002.
A cruel disease, two maverick approaches
Two UBC scientists have climbed out onto separate limbs in their efforts to find a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Oscar Casiro’s Victoria lap
The Faculty’s first Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island, steps down after 10 years of nurturing medical education from Victoria to Port McNeill.
I love you just the way you are
UBC researchers find that many parents of children with Down syndrome have unique perspectives on the possibility of a remedy.
UBC creates Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
Among other goals, the centre will work to increase Aboriginal representation in the health professions.
Faculty of Medicine leads by example in 2014 Sun Run
The Faculty of Medicine distinguished itself in this year’s Sun Run in both the team and individual competitions. The Faculty’s official team placed first in the “Health/Medical/Dental” division, with an average time from the top 10 runners of 39:24. This was more than 6 minutes faster than the second-place team in the division. Based on […]
Two new leaders for the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
Professors Brian MacVicar (left) and Jon Stoessl (right) join Max Cynader as Co-Directors.
Graduate students receive Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards
Two graduate students in the Faculty of Medicine have been selected to receive UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards. UBC annually awards teaching prizes to UBC teaching assistants in recognition of the valuable role that they play in undergraduate programs. The prize includes a certificate and $1,000. The award presentations will take place in early […]