Executive Associate Dean Howard Feldman interviewed at G8 Dementia Summit
The CBC spoke with Dr. Feldman, Professor of Neurology and a member of the Canadian delegation.
Canadian Rx Atlas maps billions in savings — for now
UBC health economists predict the decrease in spending will be short-lived because of expected spending on “niche” drugs.
The effect of homelessness on health care use
Melissa Carr (Communications Coordinator, VFMP) Adrienne Cheung, Vancouver Fraser Medical Program Class of 2016, stands amid the hustle and bustle of St. Paul’s Hospital. She has just returned home from Toronto, after spending some time with her family. Cheung is waiting for Dr. Anita Palepu, a nationally renowned general internist. Dr. Palepu weaves her way […]
Biomarker test for “lung attacks” receives development funding
The $7.2 million grant will enable more tailored treatments for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
A recipe for understanding cancer
Collect data on 30,000 people. Wait 10 years. Track their health. Analyze.
Bruce Wright appointed Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island
Recruited from the University of Calgary, Dr. Wright will lead undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs throughout Vancouver Island.
Mieke Koehoorn gives Alf Nachemson Memorial Lecture
Mieke Koehoorn, a Professor in the School of Population and Public Health, was the speaker for the Institute for Work & Health’s annual Alf Nachemson Memorial Lecture. The lectureship is awarded to those who have made a substantial contribution to the field of occupational health related to the causes or management of musculoskeletal pain, the […]