Pathology and Laboratory Medicine researchers win "Impact Grants" from Canadian Cancer Society
Sam Aparicio, one of the three grantees, is receiving $1.25 million to study genetic changes as breast cancer tumours grow.
UBC study finds Canadian adult obesity at historic high
The Maritimes and the two Territories had the highest obesity rates; B.C. and Quebec were among the lowest.
Immune-based therapy for Alzheimer’s moves closer to development
Neurology Professor Neil Cashman discovered that antibodies can attack the toxic protein before it forms plaques in the brain.
Study debunks claims that acne drug causes digestive disorder
Mahyar Etminan led the statistical analysis of isotretinoin, which has been the subject of hundreds of lawsuits.
Glenn Regehr recognized for contribution to medical education
Glenn Regehr, Professor in the Department of Surgery, received the 2013 Ian Hart Award for Distinguished Contribution to Medical Education from the Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME). This award recognizes senior faculty who have made an exceptional contribution to medical education throughout their academic career. Since joining the UBC Faculty of Medicine in July […]
Thomas Oxland receives Humboldt Research Award
Thomas Oxland, Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics, has been elected the recipient of a Humboldt Research Award after being nominated by Dr. Hans-Joachim Wilke from the Universitaet Ulm in Germany. This award is conferred in recognition of lifetime achievements in research. Dr. Oxland will be invited to carry out research projects of his choice […]
World Health Organization recognizes Division of Mathematical Modeling as Collaborating Centre
The unit will integrate models and data from many sources to identify potential improvements in health care.
Private premiums add up to largest out-of-pocket health expense for Canadians
Premiums averaged $1,200 a year per affected household, according to the analysis by Assistant Professor Michael Law.
Arrhythmia culprit caught in action
Assistant Professor Filip Van Petegem revealed how gene mutations affect the heart’s calcium pathway.