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UBC scientists enlisted in transplant research project
By bkladko | April 22, 2013
Associate Professor Megan Levings will co-lead an investigation seeking to reduce the need for immune-suppressant drugs.
David Liu receives Young Investigator Award
By Patricia Angel | April 19, 2013
Dave Liu, a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology, received this year’s Young Investigator Award from the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR). The award recognizes the research contributions of a CAR member early in his or her career. Dr. Liu’s research is focused on image guided minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of […]
Faculty members recognized by CFRI
By Patricia Angel | April 17, 2013
Four faculty members have received inaugural Member Recognition Awards from the Child and Family Research Institute (CFRI). The award recipients have long-standing and distinguished research careers that are recognized locally, nationally and internationally. Their work serves as outstanding examples of excellence and innovation that has significantly contributed to the health and well-being of children and […]
UBC residents win virtual patient challenge
By Patricia Angel | April 16, 2013
The team of residents was recognized for commitment to improving clinical practice through digital health.
Spinal cord researchers to benefit from $20M Rick Hansen Foundation investment
By bkladko | April 12, 2013
The funds will be used to pursue treatments in the laboratory and to launch clinical trials.
Health behind bars
By bkladko | April 11, 2013
Ruth Martin, Clinical Professor of Family Practice, helps women make the transition from prison to freedom.
Doctors not informed of harmful effects of medicines during sales visits
By Patricia Angel | April 10, 2013
Family doctors receive little or no information about harmful effects of medicines in the majority of drug promotions during visits by drug company representatives, according to an international study involving Canadian, U.S. and French physicians. Yet the same doctors indicated that they were likely to start prescribing these drugs, consistent with previous research that shows […]
UBC ranked number one in University Global Health Impact Report Card
By Patricia Angel | April 9, 2013
The report card evaluated top U.S. and Canadian research universities on contributions to global health.
UBC researchers part of new “Pediatric Cancer Dream Team”
By Patricia Angel | April 9, 2013
The “Dream Team” is receiving $14.5 million to study novel therapies for the most challenging-to-cure childhood cancers.
Healthy doctors make healthy patients, study finds
By Patricia Angel | April 8, 2013
Patients are more likely to follow preventive health practices like getting a flu shot or mammography if their doctors do likewise, researchers at UBC and in Israel have discovered. “We found that patients whose physicians adhered to the recommended screening or vaccination practices were significantly more likely to also undergo screening or vaccination compared with […]