Doubling down on a proven strategy
Clinical Professor of Orthopaedics Shafique Pirani seeks to replicate his success treating clubfoot in low-income countries — this time, in Bangladesh.
Building an airtight case
Associate Professor Chris Carlsten uses a polycarbonate-enclosed chamber to measure the effects of diesel exhaust on the human body — particularly whether it causes asthma.
Investigations and breakthroughs
Catch up on the latest research from the Faculty of Medicine.
Faculty members recognized by BC College of Family Physicians
Six faculty members have received 2013 Awards of Excellence from the BC College of Family Physicians (BCCFP). The 2013 BCCFP Awards of Excellence recipients in the Department of Family Practice and their award categories are: Community Family Physician: Todd Sakakibara, Clinical Assistant Professor Rural Family Physician: Paul Mackey, Clinical Assistant Professor Family Physician Researcher: Michael […]
Family Physician of the Year: Clinical Instructor Tom Rimmer
Besides caring for patients in Duncan, Dr. Rimmer is a preceptor for Family Practice residents and medical students.
Michael Noble receives BC Quality Award
Michael Noble, a Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, received the 2014 BC Quality Award in the Leadership in Quality category from the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council (BCPSQC). The BC Quality Awards recognize individuals, health care teams and facilities that have implemented measures, or engaged in initiatives, to improve the […]
Ask, don’t tell, for better HIV care
Clinical Assistant Professor Richard Lester responds to the WHO’s recent recommendation to use text message reminders for HIV treatment.
Telephone therapy for depression improves work productivity
The study, led by Psychiatry Professor Raymond Lam, found that “talk therapy” combined with medication resulted in better job performance than medication alone.
Movember: a big hairy deal
In honour of Movember, UBC Prof. Martin Gleave talks about prostate cancer.