As new study proves value of B.C.'s HIV/AIDS strategy, province expands its reach
Professor Julio Montaner pioneered the treatment-as-prevention approach.
UBC to lead national study of HIV’s effects on women and their children
The researchers will examine accelerated aging at the molecular, cellular and clinical level.
UBC inventor of self-propelled coagulant wins grant from Grand Challenges Canada
Christian Kastrup’s goal is a topical medication that could be used to treat post-partum bleeding in low-income countries.
Earl W. Davie Symposium draws record attendance — including a Nobel Laureate
Ed Conway, Director of the Centre for Blood Research, greets the namesake of the symposium, now in its sixth year.
Transporting hypothermia victims to advanced heart and lung care facilities “worth the trip”
Doug Brown, a UBC emergency medicine resident, is the lead author of the article in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Faculty of Medicine celebrates 10 years of recruiting and supporting Aboriginal Students
The growing contingent of Aboriginal MD students includes Todd Alec, Nathan Teegee and Lara DesRoches.
UBC effort to save pregnant women awarded additional $17 million
Prof. Peter von Dadelszen is leading the project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to diagnose and treat pre-eclampsia.
UBC spin-off company ready to launch phone-based pulse oximeter
The technology was developed by Mark Ansermino (left), in the Faculty of Medicine, and Guy Dumont, in Applied Science.
A new leader for B.C. heart research and care
Dr. Andrew Krahn, an expert on inherited arrhythmias, was welcomed as the new Head of the Division of Cardiology.
New Canada Research Chairs appointed in the Faculty of Medicine
Teresa Liu-Ambrose, Evan Wood and Brian Kwon are the Faculty’s three new appointees.