New student awards aimed at B.C.’s aspiring rural physicians
The first round of $5,000 B.C. Rural Interest Awards have been awarded to 20 medical students who have shown an interest in working in rural or remote communities.
Midwifery students gear up for placements in Nepal and Uganda
The students will work alongside local midwives and physicians, learning to help deliver babies in low-resource settings.
New medical school space opens at Vernon Jubilee Hospital
Students in the Southern Medical Program officially have a new place to call home at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
Can children with autism learn two languages?
UBC bilingualism expert Stefka Marinova-Todd says there’s no reason why children with autism should be discouraged from speaking another language, or two.
Martin Gleave appointed as Head, Department of Urologic Sciences
Dr. Gleave’s appointment is effective April 1, 2015 to June 30, 2020.
David Cabral becomes first Ross Petty-Arthritis Society Research Chair
Dr. Cabral (left) accepting congratulations from the Arthritis Society’s Richard Mulcaster.
UBC scientist finds a key to cancer cells’ resilience
Poul Sorensen discovered that “stress granules” — stashes of mRNA — help tumours metastasize.
UBC Cardiology fitness challenge raises nearly $6000 for inner-city school
The raised funds will help Hastings Elementary School with their heart-healthy initiatives.
Wendy Robinson appointed Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Education
Dr. Robinson’s appointment is effective March 23, 2015 to June 30, 2018.
Non-invasive device instantly detects urinary tract infections
The technology uses near-infrared light to measure oxygen levels in the bladder wall.