The power of Tweeting and Facebooking to improve health
The eHealth Strategy Office helped organize the public forum Feb. 4 at UBC Robson Square.
In memory of Clyde Hertzman, 1953 – 2013
Dr. Hertzman, who died suddenly last week, delineated the role of early childhood development as a determinant of health.
UBC neurologist calibrates blood pressure targets for preventing recurrent stroke
Professor Oscar Benavente presented his findings at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference Feb. 8.
Two UBC-affiliated centres win additional "Centres of Excellence" funding
The Vancouver Prostate Centre’s Translational Research Initiative for Accelerated Discovery will receive more than $11 million.
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. Peter Cooperberg, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Radiology, is a pioneer in ultrasound imaging. A graduate of MIT and McGill University, he has advanced the use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis. Dr. Cooperberg has authored 220 scientific […]
Samuel Aparicio, Torsten Nielsen receive Killam Research Prizes
Two faculty members, Samuel Aparicio and Torsten Nielsen, have received 2012 UBC Killam Faculty Research Prizes. Established in 1986, the $5,000 prizes are awarded annually to up to 10 full-time faculty members in recognition of outstanding research and scholarly contributions. Dr. Aparicio, Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, is the Nan and Lorraine Robertson […]
BC Proteomics Network receives renewed funding
The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research is providing $1.6 million over the next five years for the UBC-based network.
The lingering damage of concussions
Adolescent athletes could be returning to sports before their brain injuries have fully healed.
Faculty members awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals
Three faculty members have received Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals from the Governor General of Canada. Carolyn Gotay, Professor in the School of Population & Public Health, was recognized for her outstanding research on cancer prevention, cancer control, and survivorship. She was among six individuals in British Columbia selected by the Canadian Cancer Society […]
Insulin can dull the enticing effect of mouth-watering food images
Stephanie Borgland showed that insuin affects the reward-seeking area of the brain.