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Learning medicine at the "boundary of the world"
By bkladko | May 7, 2013
For a doctor in training, a residency rotation on Haida Gwaii is an assigment like no other.
Two doses of HPV vaccine can be as protective as three
By bkladko | May 2, 2013
The findings, published in JAMA, could lead to more widespread use of the vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer.
Getting a head start
By bkladko | May 1, 2013
Will Guest will be the youngest graduate of the MD/PhD program. Next stop: UBC’s radiology residency program.
Faculty members receive federal bioinformatics funding
By bkladko | April 30, 2013
Among the five winning UBC projects is one aiming to improve clinical testing for various types of cancer.
UBC scientists enlisted in transplant research project
By bkladko | April 22, 2013
Associate Professor Megan Levings will co-lead an investigation seeking to reduce the need for immune-suppressant drugs.
UBC residents win virtual patient challenge
By Patricia Angel | April 16, 2013
The team of residents was recognized for commitment to improving clinical practice through digital health.
Spinal cord researchers to benefit from $20M Rick Hansen Foundation investment
By bkladko | April 12, 2013
The funds will be used to pursue treatments in the laboratory and to launch clinical trials.
Health behind bars
By bkladko | April 11, 2013
Ruth Martin, Clinical Professor of Family Practice, helps women make the transition from prison to freedom.
UBC ranked number one in University Global Health Impact Report Card
By Patricia Angel | April 9, 2013
The report card evaluated top U.S. and Canadian research universities on contributions to global health.
UBC researchers part of new “Pediatric Cancer Dream Team”
By Patricia Angel | April 9, 2013
The “Dream Team” is receiving $14.5 million to study novel therapies for the most challenging-to-cure childhood cancers.