Four gut bacteria decrease risk of asthma
Most babies naturally acquire these four bacteria from their environments, but some do not due to the circumstances of their birth or other factors.
Researchers find gene responsible for chemotherapy-induced heart damage
The discovery will help physicians better assess the risk of a widely-used drug.
‘Living, breathing’ mannequins now part of the curriculum on Vancouver Island
The new simulation centre in Victoria will be used to teach clinical skills and team-based care.
Faculty of Medicine rises in 2015 QS world rankings
UBC jumped 13 spots, to 26th in the world, in the subject area of medicine.
Two Department of Medicine members recognized by the Royal Society of Canada
Robert C. Brunham was elected a Fellow, and Julio Montaner received the McLaughlin Medal.
DTES residents dying at more than eight times the national average
William Honer, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, found that treatable conditions are the greatest risk factors for mortality.
UBC recognizes three Canadian medical pioneers
This year’s winners of the $50,000 Margolese and Chew Wei prizes are James Rutka (brain disorders), Stuart Connolly (heart disorders) and Marco Marra (cancer).
Psychedelic drugs showing renewed promise as a mental health therapy
Evan Wood, in the Division of AIDS, co-authored a CMAJ analysis of psychadelics’ re-emergence.
Welcome Dean Dermot Kelleher
UBC welcomes Dermot Kelleher as the next Dean of the Faculty of Medicine.
Back to School
This fall, students from across a wide range of programs in the Faculty of Medicine will start a new academic year.