Mature medical graduate sees her dream become reality
Approaching her mid-40s, Rae Kamstra makes her dream to become a doctor a reality.
Faculty members honoured at the Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony
On May 15, the Faculty of Medicine celebrated the academic achievements and distinguished careers of 62 faculty members during its annual Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony. From the Departments of Medicine, Physical Therapy and beyond, recipients from across the Faculty wore black gowns to mark their recent promotions to Professor, Clinical Professor or Professor […]
Students hit the road to recruit future healthcare professionals
UBC students recently teamed up with other university students from across BC and Canada to inspire rural high school students to pursue future careers in healthcare.
To crack vaccine code, UBC assembles its own “Ocean’s Thirteen”
An eclectic group of scientists has been tapped to understand why vaccines work — and sometimes don’t.
Link found between cannabis use and reduced use of crack cocaine
UBC scientists observed reductions in the frequency of crack use following periods in which people reported using cannabis.
UBC scientists find new subtypes of ovarian cancer, with new potential treatment strategies
The research, led by Associate Professor Sohrab Shah, was published in Nature Genetics.
Researchers uncover potential risks of common MS treatment
The study found an increased risk of events such as stroke, migraine and depression among people taking beta interferons.
Mutations could provide new basis for diagnosing and treating endometriosis
Researchers at UBC and the Johns Hopkins University found non-hereditary genetic mutations that could differentiate variations of the disease.
Fetal reduction in multi-fetal pregnancies associated with better birth outcomes
UBC researchers found lower rates of pre-term births among pregnancies that involved reduction from triplets to twins or twins to singletons.
Improving maternal health at home and abroad
A conversation on global maternal health with UBC Midwifery Instructor Cathy Ellis.