UBC dominates national competition for stem cell funding
Tim Kieffer, who specializes in stem-cell therapies for diabetes, is involved in four of the projects.
Training cancer survivors to support newly-diagnosed patients
Professor Arminee Kazanjian’s program trains “peer navigators” to discuss the challenges of prostate cancer.
UBC President Ono shares his insights with Faculty of Medicine
“Don’t be too busy to think, don’t be too busy to talk,” he told students in the Experimental Medicine program.
New UBC chair will advance research into rural health
Dave Snadden, who oversaw the expansion of medical education and training in northern B.C., will look for ways to improve health care in rural areas.
One in three B.C. children start kindergarten vulnerable
The findings come from the sixth version of the Early Development Instrument data collection, which measures the well-being of kindergarten students in five areas.
“Jekyll and Hyde” enzyme has potential for countering cancer and Alzheimer’s
Poul Sorensen found that eEF2K protects cancer cells and hastens the death of neurons.
Harnessing electricity to treat depression – in a kinder, gentler way
Psychiatry’s Fidel Vila-Rodriguez explores the power of transcranial direct current stimulation, combined with yoga.
New study aims to find hidden cancers — with a simple blood test
Led by Clinical Associate Professor Alan Nichol, the study will use technology developed by a UBC spin-off company.
Local couple and former UBC faculty members donate $3.3 million for scholarships
Constance and Sydney Friedman’s generous donation will fund scholarships for medical students.
UBC residents take to the stage at ninth annual Resident Talent Night
From acrobatics and theatre to poetry and song, it was one show-stopping performance after another at this year’s Resident Talent Night.