Hippo pathway to better cancer treatment?
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
Can exposure to tobacco smoke affect whether certain genes are “turned on” or “turned off”?
Pieter Cullis takes on leadership of Life Sciences Institute
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
The goal: a biocompatible layer that protects platelets from collisions with the container wall and prevents bacterial proliferation.
Drop and give me 20
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
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
The funding commitment from the Heart and Stroke Foundation is the largest gift to the Faculty of Medicine.
The graveyard shift
Paramedic Renee MacCarron is a participant in a study of shiftworkers, sleep patterns and cancer risk, funded by the Canadian Cancer Society.
An inside look at palliative care
“Faces of Palliative Care,” co-produced by Clinical Professor Patricia Boston and featuring several UBC faculty members, was broadcast on CBC in British Columbia.
Centre for Blood Research joins forces with Chinese biotech firm
The two-way agreement aims to acclerate the development of new treatments for a variety of diseases.