Roger Wong appointed Executive Associate Dean, Education
Dr. Wong will offer strategic leadership, while creating and nurturing existing partnerships to help move the vision for the Faculty forward.
UBC students given 24 hours to ‘hatch’ healthcare solutions
Students from the Faculty of Medicine were part of the winning team at Hatching Health, an interdisciplinary medical innovation event.
A biobank for northern B.C. takes shape
The project is being led by Nadine Caron, an Associate Professor of Surgery based in Prince George.
Faculty of Medicine garners largest share of CFI grants
The Hon. Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence (centre) came to UBC to announce the grants, including one for Assistant Professor Janel Kopp (right).
UBC showcases its strengths as neurologists meet in Vancouver
Anthony Traboulsee is one of three faculty members giving plenary speeches to the American Academy of Neurology.
A new test to help doctors monitor and treat type 1 diabetes
Megan Levings identified a genetic signature that measures changes in regulatory T-cells from a small blood sample.
Poole Foundation provides million-dollar gift for research and rehabilitation gym
A major focus of the gym will be exercise’s impact on people with cancer and other chronic diseases.
UBC demonstrates viable alternative treatment for heroin addiction
A widely available licensed pain medication is as effective as pharmaceutical-grade prescription heroin for people with chronic heroin addiction.
A change of place
How the arrival of family medicine residents on the east coast of Vancouver Island has helped transform a medical community.
B.C. leads Canada’s largest effort to improve kidney disease care
Adeera Levin, head of the UBC Division of Nephrology, is directing the five-year project, which aims to reduce the number of people who need dialysis or organ transplants.