Christopher McLeod, Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes receive CIHR New Investigator Awards
Two faculty members in the School of Population & Public Health have received New Investigator Awards from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The CIHR New Investigator Salary Award program provides outstanding new investigators with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their independence in conducting health research.
Hippo pathway to better cancer treatment?
Colby Zaph, in the Biomedical Research Centre, discovered that loss of the Set7 ennzyme results in cell growth and larger organs.
Rehabilitation Sciences student named “Rising Star” by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Bita Imam, a Ph.D candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences, has received the 2013 Rising Star Award from Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI). The award, given to trainees who are outstanding role models, recognized her research achievements, involvement in other research activities and volunteer work. Bita’s doctoral research involves conducting a randomized controlled trial to investigate the use of a home-oriented […]
From thousands of blood samples, UBC researchers seek the genesis of childhood asthma
Can exposure to tobacco smoke affect whether certain genes are “turned on” or “turned off”?
Pieter Cullis takes on leadership of Life Sciences Institute
A pioneer in liposomal drug delivery systems, Dr. Cullis will work to nurture, expand and coordinate the work of the LSI’s nine research groups.
Q&A on the UBC Grand Prix and the benefits of cycling
Dr. Jack Taunton talks about the UBC Grand Prix, which takes place on July 9, and his love of cycling.
Q&A on how to protect your skin from the summer sun
Summer doesn’t last long, but the damaging effects of the sun could last a lifetime unless you take the proper precautions, says Harvey Lui, a Professor and Head of the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science.
Donald Brooks wins grant to improve blood storage technology
The goal: a biocompatible layer that protects platelets from collisions with the container wall and prevents bacterial proliferation.
Drop and give me 20
To counteract the unhealthy lifestyles of medical residents, Clinical Professor Kam Shojania instituted weekly workouts for his rheumatology trainees.