High insulin production may contribute to pancreatic cancer
Led by PhD student Anni Zhang, UBC study is first to demonstrate a causal link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer.
Donors join together for innovation in emergency care
The UBC-Brigham and Women’s Hospital Fellowship in Emergency Medicine creates opportunities for B.C. physicians to expand their leadership abilities and innovative thinking.
Faculty of medicine researchers receive Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research awards
The researchers have received 2019 Scholar and Research Trainee Awards.
Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum more prevalent than previously thought
Nichole Fairbrother discusses perinatal and postpartum anxiety, and why there is a need for improved screening.
Harmful medication re-exposures could be avoided with new approaches
Around 75% of repeat adverse drug events could have been prevented through better monitoring and communications, according to new research by Corinne Hohl.
UBC bestows national prizes upon Canadian health science pioneers in heart, brain and cancer research
Ruth McPherson of the University of Ottawa is among the recipients of this year’s prizes.
Faculty of Medicine’s communications team honoured with multiple awards
The team was honoured by the Canadian Public Relations Society, the Association of American Medical Colleges and other organizations.
Ballsy enough to get treatment for scrotal pain?
UBC researchers seek trial participants for new pain-relieving medication.
UBC scientists capture images of gene-editing enzymes in action
Findings hold promise for future treatment of human diseases caused by DNA mutations.
The 2019 Friedman Award for Scholars in Health recipients
Medical resident Aalia Sachedina is among the eight recipients.