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Faculty members awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals
By Patricia Angel | February 5, 2013
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
By Patricia Angel | February 5, 2013
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
By bkladko | February 4, 2013
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
By bkladko | January 31, 2013
Adolescent athletes could be returning to sports before their brain injuries have fully healed.
Faculty members awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals
By Patricia Angel | January 31, 2013
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
By bkladko | January 28, 2013
Stephanie Borgland showed that insuin affects the reward-seeking area of the brain.
Tracy Pickett awarded Royal College grants
By Patricia Angel | January 28, 2013
Tracy Pickett, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, received a grant and fellowship to support professional development and graduate training in clinical forensics. Dr. Pickett received a Professional Development Grant from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (Royal College) to support the month she committed to the Novel Education […]
Xuesen Dong wins "Rising Star" grant from Prostate Cancer Canada
By bkladko | January 28, 2013
Xuesen Dong, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urologic Sciences, has been named one of four grant recipients in the inaugural Rising Star in Prostate Cancer Research program of Prostate Cancer Canada. Dr. Dong will conduct his research at the Vancouver Prostate Centre. His research focus will be on androgen receptor signaling in castration resistant prostate cancer. […]
Cancer Research Society awards six grants to Faculty of Medicine scientists
By bkladko | January 25, 2013
The organization visited Vancouver Jan. 24 to announce more than $700,000 in funding.
UBC-developed test for predicting lung attacks moves toward the market
By bkladko | January 23, 2013
The biomarker was developed by the PROOF Center, led by Bruce McManus (centre).