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.
Indigenous medical graduates inspire future generations
This fall the UBC Faculty of Medicine is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Aboriginal MD Admissions program.
Education can make difference in cardiac arrest outcomes
Comprehensive public health initiatives around CPR and defibrillation led to greater use of the procedures, especially at home.
Brett Finlay inducted into the 2018 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
Brett Finlay, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Medicine and Peter Wall Distinguished Professor at the Michael Smith Laboratories, is among six individuals to be inducted into the 2018 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. The recognition is given to those who have made contributions to medicine and the health sciences in […]