New research validates B.C.’s approach to a gynaecologic cancer
David Huntsman’s lab found that simultaneous cancer of the ovary and uterus result from “pseudo-metastasis.”
UBC study leads to Health Canada warning about an antibiotic
Faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences were the first to show a statistical link between oral fluoroquinolones and retinal detachment.
UBC recognizes outstanding researchers of 2015
Bruce McManus, Professor, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine recognized the 2015 Jacob Biely Research Prize, UBC’s premier award for research.
Reduce hospital readmissions to lower health care costs
Could a U.S. cost-saving strategy work in B.C.? Jason Sutherland crunched the numbers.
To recruit rural students, Faculty turns to videoconferencing
Last month, the Faculty held its first remote information session, connecting with students in Penticton and Summerland.
The risk of morphine for premature babies
Greater morphine exposure in the neonatal intensive care unit was associated with worse motor and cognitive skills, and a smaller cerebellum.
Biology of tumour changes when childhood brain cancer recurs
In both mice and humans, the dominant genetic target at recurrence was different from the one identified at diagnosis.
Deborah Money appointed Executive Vice Dean, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Money will begin her appointment on April 1, 2016, working with the Faculty in the implementation of the five year strategic plan.
Rats pose health threat to poultry and humans
All of the rat samples examined by UBC researchers contained E. coli, and more than one-quarter were carrying multi-drug resistant strains of the bacteria.
Oncology specialist returns to the North
Sarah Roberts, a graduate of the Northern Medical Program, returns to her hometown of Prince George to join the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North as an oncologist.