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UBC Medicine faculty member Mona Shum honoured with Alumni Builder Award
By Qian Chow | February 1, 2024
Shum is recognized for her professional, community and educational leadership.
People of colour less likely to be screened for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: new study
By Alex Tsui | January 30, 2024
New analysis involving 2,700 pregnant and postpartum people across the U.S. reveals a disproportionate lack of mental health screenings for people of colour.
How exercise can boost cancer treatment and recovery
By Qian Chow | January 29, 2024
Dr. Kristin Campbell and her team are helping people living with cancer incorporate exercise into their treatment and recovery.
‘Landmark’ study projects 187% increase in people living with dementia in Canada by 2050
By Alex Tsui | January 23, 2024
New report stresses need to work collaboratively toward equity, diversity and inclusion in dementia research, prevention and care.
UBC faculty of medicine members recognized with 2024 CAME Awards
By Qian Chow | January 22, 2024
Three faculty members and three learners were honoured for their commitment to medical education.
‘Smart glove’ can boost hand mobility of stroke patients
By Qian Chow | January 16, 2024
A new washable wireless smart textile developed at UBC aims to improve patient rehabilitation following a stroke.
UBC medical student Navjit Moore receives BC Medal of Good Citizenship
By Qian Chow | January 11, 2024
She was honoured for extraordinary contributions to community life.
A roadmap for individualized metastatic prostate cancer care
By Qian Chow | January 10, 2024
New research traces the branching path of de novo metastatic prostate cancer, uncovering new treatment opportunities.
Trans people and the choreography of reproductive health care
By Qian Chow | January 9, 2024
A new book by UBC postdoctoral fellow Dr. A.J. Lowik explores the experiences of trans people accessing reproductive health care in British Columbia.
Hospitals dealing with increasingly complex patients, data reveals
By Qian Chow | January 8, 2024
New UBC research highlights how patient needs in B.C. are evolving.