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.
UBC technology for determining concussions gets tryout
Combining brain waves with a customized algrorithm, the technology is being piloted with young soccer players in Richmond.
From Tunisian villages, UBC scientists find new target for stopping Parkinson’s
Matthew Farrer found that a gene called Dynamin-3 affects when symptoms arise.
UBC honours three of Canada’s leading health researchers
Connie Eaves, Michael Meaney and Ernesto Schiffrin have been recognized for their accomplishments in brain health, heart health and cancer.