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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.
Growing rural medicine
By Patricia Angel | April 4, 2013
Adrienne Montgomery is completing her MD at UBC’s Northern Medical Program and will return to Terrace for her residency.
Two new appointments to Faculty's leadership
By Patricia Angel | March 26, 2013
John Kestle (left) and William Miller recently assumed leadership roles in the Faculty of Medicine.
James Hogg receives Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
By Patricia Angel | March 20, 2013
Dr. Hogg was recognized for outstanding leadership in the field of chronic respiratory disease.
UBC clubfoot treatment in Bangladesh gets $4.3 million federal boost
By bkladko | March 15, 2013
The grant will set up a system of training health workers in a non-surgical method of treating the debilitating condition.
UBC stroke education reaches Chinese homes in B.C.
By bkladko | March 14, 2013
The Intercultural Online Health Network is partnering with Fairchild TV to produce a six-installment series in Cantonese.
Next stop: Residency
By bkladko | March 6, 2013
A record number of medical school graduates from across Canada will soon start their residencies around the province.
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine researchers win "Impact Grants" from Canadian Cancer Society
By bkladko | February 28, 2013
Sam Aparicio, one of the three grantees, is receiving $1.25 million to study genetic changes as breast cancer tumours grow.