Made-in-Canada lung cancer risk predictor outperforms other screening methods
The tool was developed in part by Professor of Medicine Stephen Lam.
Future health professionals get crucial Indigenous culture training
UBC has launched a new Indigenous cultural safety learning experience for students in a wide range of health-related programs, including medicine and midwifery.
Four faculty members recognized as Mental Health Difference Makers
Four faculty members are among 150 Canadians being recognized as Mental Health Difference Makers by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). From more than 3,700 names put forward from across the country, the Faculty of Medicine’s Jehannine Austin, Skye Barbic, Perry Kendall, and Todd Woodward are among 150 Canadians being honoured this year as part […]
New research underlines need to develop a hepatitis C vaccine
Infection with one type of hepatitis C does not protect against subsequent infection with different types of the virus.
Faculty of Medicine receives $31M in federal grants for research infrastructure
One of the projects, led by Francois Benard, will produce cancer-killing isotopes.
Hitting the road to understand the challenges of rural health
Dave Snadden logged 10,000 kilometres interviewing physicians in small communities in B.C., the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
UBC CPD’s HOUSE program recognized by the College of Family Physicians of Canada
The UBC Continuing Professional Development’s (CPD) Hands-On Ultrasound Education (HOUSE) program was recently recognized with the 2017 College of Family Physicians of Canada Continuing Professional Development Program Award. The award recognizes a Mainpro+® certified educational program that has provided an exceptional learning experience to practising or practice-eligible College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) members. […]
New evidence emerges for genetic predisposition to peanut allergy
The gene c11orf30/EMSY was already known to play a role in other allergic conditions, such as eczema.
Quebec pharmacare system provides lessons for Canada
The plan didn’t live up to policy-makers promises that it would save taxpayers’ money.
Big-city vision with small-town heart
Third-year UBC medical student Michael Gallea is one of 125 medical students to receive a bursary to support his journey in medicine.