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Living near major roads linked to increased risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | January 23, 2020
The higher risk is likely due to increased exposure to air pollution.
Faculty of medicine members honoured with AFMC 2020 Awards
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | January 22, 2020
Two members of UBC’s faculty of medicine community have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to academic medicine in Canada.
Scientific discovery awaits students at new UBC facilities
By kerry7 | January 17, 2020
Renovated and expanded teaching laboratories at UBC will enrich the learning environment.
Obesity, heart disease, and diabetes may be communicable
By kerry7 | January 17, 2020
A new study proposes some non-communicable diseases, like heart disease and diabetes, may spread by gut bacteria.
Sepsis leading cause of death worldwide
By Thandi Fletcher | January 16, 2020
Condition responsible for one in five deaths globally, double previous estimate.
UBC researchers seek participants for spinal cord injury study
By Thandi Fletcher | January 13, 2020
Dr. Andrei Krassioukov explains the purpose of the study and how eligible patients can get involved.
The opportunity of a lifetime in clinical pharmacology
By meagan karina dallimore | December 23, 2019
The impression made on a student by Dr. Sultan Karim resulted in a major philanthropic gift and a collaboration with Oxford University.
Guideline supports people living with alcohol addiction
By Reyhana Heatherington | December 17, 2019
The guideline aims to bridge the significant research-to-practice gap in this field.
Faculty of medicine members awarded 2019 WHRI grants
By Reyhana Heatherington | December 11, 2019
The grants provide support for pilot studies in women’s and newborn’s health.
A brighter future for mental health research
By mark glenning | December 11, 2019
The Marshall Scholars and Fellows Awards fund up to five post-graduate fellows and fifteen masters-level scholars per year.