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A hospital makes room for learning
By bkladko | December 13, 2013
Ground is broken for dedicated academic space at the University Hospital of Northern B.C.
Asthma’s drain on the workplace
By bkladko | December 12, 2013
Most of the productivity loss is through “presenteeism” — reporting for work but not doing the job as well as it could be done.
Executive Associate Dean Howard Feldman interviewed at G8 Dementia Summit
By bkladko | December 12, 2013
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
By bkladko | December 12, 2013
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
By Patricia Angel | December 9, 2013
The $7.2 million grant will enable more tailored treatments for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
A recipe for understanding cancer
By bkladko | December 6, 2013
Collect data on 30,000 people. Wait 10 years. Track their health. Analyze.
Bruce Wright appointed Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island
By Patricia Angel | December 5, 2013
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
By Patricia Angel | December 4, 2013
Dr. Morgan has focused on health care financing, equity and pharmaceutical policy.
At the nexus of nature and nurture
By bkladko | November 28, 2013
Rats’ parenting styles leave marks on their offspring’s genes. Now Michael Kobor is trying to prove that the same thing happens in humans.
Clinical Professor appointed Vice Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
By bkladko | November 28, 2013
Susan Porter is a member of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.