Natalie Strynadka receives international biomedical award
Natalie Strynadka, Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, is one of 13 researchers to receive Senior International Research Scholar (SIRS) awards from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Dr. Strynadka employs a multidisciplinary structural biology approach to study the molecular details and function of membrane protein assemblies that play key roles in […]
UBC neurologist to lead national clinical trial of MS treatment
Led by Assistant Professor of Neurology Anthony Traboulsee, the study will examine the efficacy of unblocking head and neck veins.
Faculty members elected to Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Six faculty members have been elected Fellows by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). Jan Friedman, Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics and Acting Associate Dean, Research, Children & Family Research Institute, has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed papers and eight books. His current research focuses on the use of genomic technologies to […]
Premier opens Southern Medical Program's Reichwald Health Sciences Centre
The building, constructed with a $32.7-million investment by the B.C. government, will ultimately accommodate 128 MD students.
The impact of arthritis on mothers
Professor Catherine Backman describes her study’s methodology and findings in a 2-minute video.
Judy Illes elected to the Royal Society of Canada
Judy Illes, Professor of Neurology in the Department of Medicine, has been elected a Fellow by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). As a pioneer and eminent scholar in the field of neuroethics, Dr. Illes has made groundbreaking contributions to ethical, social, legal, and policy challenges at the intersection of biomedical ethics and neuroscience. These intersections […]
Collaborative maternity program results in fewer C-sections, shorter hospital stays: UBC/CFRI research
The study, led by Professor Patricia Janssen, followed women who used Vancouver’s South Community Birth Program.
Combination of blood thinning drugs shown to be ineffective as stroke preventer
Neurology Professor Oscar Benavente is leading a $66-million study aimed at preventing recurrences of small subcortical strokes.
Prescription database helps check use of addictive drugs: UBC research
The study examined B.C.’s PharmaNet, which allows pharmacists to view the most recent 14 months of a patient’s medication use.
Faculty members awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals
Four faculty members have received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals from the Governor General of Canada. Kenneth Fung, Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Population & Public Health, was recognized for his leadership and contributions to community services. He has served many organizations including: Vancouver Multicultural Society, S.U.C.C.E.S.S., Chinese Canadian Cultural Society of […]