Executive Associate Dean Howard Feldman interviewed at G8 Dementia Summit
The CBC spoke with Dr. Feldman, Professor of Neurology and a member of the Canadian delegation.
Canadian Rx Atlas maps billions in savings — for now
UBC health economists predict the decrease in spending will be short-lived because of expected spending on “niche” drugs.
Biomarker test for “lung attacks” receives development funding
The $7.2 million grant will enable more tailored treatments for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
A recipe for understanding cancer
Collect data on 30,000 people. Wait 10 years. Track their health. Analyze.
Bruce Wright appointed Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island
Recruited from the University of Calgary, Dr. Wright will lead undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs throughout Vancouver Island.
Steven Morgan appointed Director, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research
Dr. Morgan has focused on health care financing, equity and pharmaceutical policy.
At the nexus of nature and nurture
Rats’ parenting styles leave marks on their offspring’s genes. Now Michael Kobor is trying to prove that the same thing happens in humans.
A disputed asthma therapy has safe record in B.C.
The UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health study found that hospitalization rates for people who used the combination therapy were not significantly higher than people who used just corticosteroids.