Indigenous people face higher risk of transportation injuries in B.C.
Overall hospitalization rates for transport injuries in B.C. declined by more than two-thirds between 1991 and 2010.
Four faculty members win UBC’s 2017 Faculty Research Awards
Four members of the Faculty of Medicine are being recognized by UBC’s Faculty Research Awards. Winners of these awards were selected by UBC’s Faculty Research Award Committee, which spans arts and humanities, business, education, applied science, science and medicine.
For a Better BC
Darcy Good is studying medicine to improve mental health within his First Nation community.
UBC medical students explore their theatrical side for charity
UBC medical students are set to take to the stage for this year’s production of MedPlay, running February 1-3 and 8-10.
UBC-developed drug shows promise for calming overeager stem cells
The drug stops stem cells from differentiating too early and too quickly.
Patient simulation expands at Kootenay Boundary
The expansion is generating new education and training opportunities for medical students, residents and health professionals in Trail, B.C.
UBC Medicine receives 40% of national genomics funding
The 10 projects, totaling $101 million, include an effort to reduce the risk of kidney transplant rejection.
By jamming a lock, UBC scientists stop cancer cell growth
A team led by Christopher Ong in Urologic Sciences developed a protein-based drug that stops unrestricted cell proliferation. Next step: A clinical trial.
Louise Nasmith receives the 2018 AFMC President’s Award for Exemplary National Leadership in Academic Medicine
Louise Nasmith, Professor and Interim Co-Head in the Department of Family Practice is the recipient of the 2018 Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) President’s Award for Exemplary National Leadership in Academic Medicine.
School of Biomedical Engineering expands to undergraduate education
The new school will have 355 domestic undergraduate spaces.