Andrew Minchinton awarded the 2018 Robert F. Kallman Award
Reflecting a legacy of excellence in radiation oncology research at the BC Cancer Agency, Andrew Minchinton, Honorary Assistant Professor with UBC’s Department of Pathology, receives the 2018 Robert F. Kallman Award.
Many Canadians borrowing money to pay for prescription drugs
An estimated 731,000 Canadians have to borrow money in order to pay for drugs prescribed by their physician.
NFL gives significant funding to help youth ‘shred’ the burden of concussion
UBC researchers involved in groundbreaking pan-Canadian research program.
People recently released from prison face challenges in accessing medical care
People who disclose that they have recently been released from prison are significantly less likely to be offered an appointment when seeking care from a family doctor
Novel discovery could lead to new cancer, autoimmune disease therapy
International research project co-led by UBC Canada 150 Research Chair.
Models of care
UBC medical students learn about family practice in the Canadian Forces.
Pedestrian fatalities increase on Halloween, particularly among children
Researchers found that the most dangerous time for pedestrians on Halloween was between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
At least one year between pregnancies reduces risks for mother and baby
Researchers found that getting pregnant less than a year after delivery is associated with risks for women of all ages.
Teen girls did not engage in riskier sexual activity after HPV vaccine introduced in schools
Researchers find that teen girls did not engage in riskier sexual activity after HPV vaccine introduced in schools.
UBC researchers find gene signature that predicts outcome after spinal cord injury
The authors, including MD/PhD students, integrated data from decades of small-scale studies using a systems biology approach.