Resident researchers
Karine Khatchadourian, in the Department of Pediatrics, is one of many UBC residents who have added to medical knowledge while still in training.
“Eye soccer” reveals possible cause for schizophrenia symptoms
Why do so many schizophrenia patients have trouble with everyday tasks? They might not be able to generate — or properly use — an “efference copy.”
Pioneers in deep brain stimulation and heart failure win Margolese Prizes from UBC
The winners of the 2013 prizes (L-R): Andres Lozano and Peter Liu.
Urban abortion, rural abortion — a study in contrasts
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?
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?
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.