“Gold standard” food allergy test faces implementation barriers, but solutions possible
New study concludes that oral food challenge procedure faces multiple barriers preventing its widespread implementation.
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.
Wearing three hats sewn together by a passion for one health
Meet Chelsea Himsworth and learn about her unique opportunity to promote the value of ‘one health’.
Student Profile: Henry Lu
PhD student in Experimental Medicine studies the genetic and molecular cause of primary immunodeficiency diseases.
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.
Kelowna emergency medicine program graduates first residents
Jared Baylis and Daniel Ting officially completed their residencies as emergency physicians on June 30, 2019.
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.