Faculty of Medicine members nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Shawna Narayan, a graduate student in Experimental Medicine, is among the nominees.
Low-cost ‘cancer probe’ could spot deadly melanoma early
The laser probe can distinguish between harmless moles and cancerous ones in a matter of seconds.
Motherhood changes the brain, possibly forever
Reproductive experiences may change the trajectory of women’s aging across the lifespan, finds new research from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.
Prioritizing women’s health
Dr. Deborah Money mentors the next generation of women’s health researchers.
Jacquelyn Cragg receives L’Oréal-UNESCO award for women in science
Dr. Cragg, a neuro-epidemiologist, is only the third Canadian to ever win this prestigious award.
Game changers
Led by Kathleen Martin Ginis, new research about physical activity is helping to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries.
UBC medical students celebrate next steps
Catch a glimpse of the celebrations and learn more about what the future holds.
Patient-centered learning for patient-centered care
A UBC program is connecting students across health disciplines with some of their most important teachers: patients and their caregivers.
New protein “switch” could be key to controlling blood-poisoning and preventing death
The discovery opens up the potential for new treatments for chronic and acute inflammatory diseases, as well as auto-immune diseases.
Disability progression in multiple sclerosis linked to income, education
The UBC study, led by Helen Tremlett, is the first of its kind.