A physician does an about-face, based on her own research
Clinical Professor Laura Magee found, to her surprise, that lowering pregnant women’s blood pressure is safer for them and safe for their babies.
Marco Marra appointed Head, Department of Medical Genetics
His role will focus on fostering excellence and scholarship in education, research and service.
Closing the “injury gap”
The injury rate for Aboriginal people in B.C. is falling faster than it is for the general population.
Adam Peets appointed Assistant Dean, Clinical Education, MD Undergraduate Program
He will provide global academic leadership for clinical education across all distributed sites.
Northern Medical Program celebrates 10 years of MD education
The program, once considered “an impractical dream,” began in 2005 with 24 students.
NeuroDevNet gains renewed funding
The UBC-based network, dedicated to investigating childhood brain development, received almost $20 million from the federal government.
A new pathway for internationally-educated midwives
The province is funding a streamlined training program aimed at midwives from abroad who want to practice in B.C.
Gurdeep Parhar appointed Executive Associate Dean, Clinical Partnerships and Professionalism
He will work with the Faculty’s partners in government, health care, academia and health professions.
Michael Shakespeare appointed Executive Director, Finance & Operations
He was previously Associate Vice-President, Finance and Operations at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
UBC scientists help avert a nuclear medicine meltdown
A small cyclotron has been shown to be capable of producing enough medical isotopes to meet the daily needs of the entire province.