Target healthy cells to stop brain cancer “hijack”: UBC study
UBC research team Christian Naus, Wun Chey Sin and John Bechberger suggests brain cancer treatments should target the cells around a tumour to stop it from spreading.
UBC launches new rural family medicine residency in Kootenay Boundary
A new family medicine residency training site in Kootenay Boundary has opened its doors to the first cohort of resident physicians this summer.
UBC scientists discover possible “obesity gene”
The gene codes for a protein that controls the production and growth of fat cells.
UBC scientists develop test to measure effectiveness of treatments for Huntington’s disease
Group of researchers including Blair Leavitt, Professor, Department of Medical Genetics aims to reduce the levels of toxic protein in the brain that causes Huntington’s disease.
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive more than $62M in CIHR and CFI funding
Researchers have received grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation to bolster cutting-edge medical research.
New weapon in the fight against malnutrition
UBC scientists have created an animal model for the condition, replicating the imbalance of intestinal bacteria.
UBC Master of Occupational Therapy students showcase their research at annual Capstone Conference
Explore highlights from the 10th annual Capstone Conference, presented by the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.
Bridging the gap between bench and bedside
UBC’s Clinician Investigator Program helps build the next generation of physician-scientists.
Trauma surveillance goes mobile
UBC general surgery resident Eiman Zargaran helps develop an app to support low-resource trauma centres around the world.
Removing the unknowns from “unknown cause epilepsy”
A $100,000 gift from the Alva Foundation helps Matthew Farrer and colleagues identify the cause of seizures in some children.