Pushing back against a fatalistic view of cancer risk
In the journal Science, Carolyn Gotay and colleagues take issue with a recent article attributing most cancer risk to “bad luck.”
“Seduced by false promise”
Professors Judy Illes and Fabio Rossi express concern about Gordie Howe’s use of experimental stem-cell therapy to try to improve his recovery from stroke.
Mental health rehabilitation through the patient lens
Occupational therapist and postdoctoral fellow Skye Barbic says our current understanding of mental health recovery on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is too narrow.
Brain change
Lara Boyd explores whether an unorthodox curriculum has a neurological impact on children.
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.