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Pioneers in deep brain stimulation and heart failure win Margolese Prizes from UBC
By bkladko | July 26, 2013
The winners of the 2013 prizes (L-R): Andres Lozano and Peter Liu.
Urban abortion, rural abortion — a study in contrasts
By bkladko | July 25, 2013
The study by Assistant Professor Wendy Norman found that rural women are more likely to undergo the procedure in operating rooms, under general anesthesia.
Blanket? Check. Car Seat? Check. Poop colour chart? Huh?
By bkladko | July 22, 2013
To speed the diagnosis of a fatal liver condition in infants, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Rick Schreiber led an effort to distribute stool colour cards to parents of all B.C. newborns.
Hippo pathway to better cancer treatment?
By bkladko | July 11, 2013
Colby Zaph, in the Biomedical Research Centre, discovered that loss of the Set7 ennzyme results in cell growth and larger organs.
From thousands of blood samples, UBC researchers seek the genesis of childhood asthma
By bkladko | July 10, 2013
Can exposure to tobacco smoke affect whether certain genes are “turned on” or “turned off”?
Pieter Cullis takes on leadership of Life Sciences Institute
By bkladko | July 5, 2013
A pioneer in liposomal drug delivery systems, Dr. Cullis will work to nurture, expand and coordinate the work of the LSI’s nine research groups.
Donald Brooks wins grant to improve blood storage technology
By bkladko | July 2, 2013
The goal: a biocompatible layer that protects platelets from collisions with the container wall and prevents bacterial proliferation.
Drop and give me 20
By bkladko | June 28, 2013
To counteract the unhealthy lifestyles of medical residents, Clinical Professor Kam Shojania instituted weekly workouts for his rheumatology trainees.
Shanda Jordan Gaetz appointed Executive Director, Faculty Affairs
By bkladko | June 26, 2013
In her 16 years at UBC, she has served as the Faculty’s Human Resources Advisor and Director of Human Resources.
UBC heart and stroke research gets $35M boost
By bkladko | June 25, 2013
The funding commitment from the Heart and Stroke Foundation is the largest gift to the Faculty of Medicine.