Investigating the secret to a long and healthy life
SPPH Assistant Professor Rachel Murphy’s new study focuses on the diet related to healthy ‘super seniors’.
UBC students ‘hatch’ a new tool for people with depression
Explore highlights from this year’s Hatching Health event, an interdisciplinary, student-led competition aimed at finding real-world solutions to today’s healthcare challenges.
FNHA and UBC create chair to prevent cancer and improve well-being
The $3M project focuses on improving health and cancer outcomes in First Nations communities.
UBC faculty and medical residents put pen to paper to promote senior care in B.C.
In March and April, the British Columbia Medical Journal will feature the work of faculty and medical residents as part of a two-part series on aging and geriatrics.
Brain patterns cannot reveal end-of-life decisions for patients with severe brain injuries
Neurology Professor Judy Illes examines ethics around end-of-life decision-making for patients.
Controversial treatment for MS found to be ineffective
The clinical trial, led by Anthony Traboulsee, showed that opening narrowed veins didn’t lead to better outcomes compared to a sham procedure.
Women in Research: Marianne Sadar
UBC Professor Marianne Sadar shares her journey into cancer research, her latest discovery and the strengths that women bring to the scientific community.
Women in Research: Joanne Matsubara
UBC Professor Joanne Matsubara shares her journey into eye disease research, her current projects and what she hopes to accomplish.
Women in Research: Lynn Raymond
UBC Professor Lynn Raymond talks about her interest in neurology, her current projects and the benefits of having a career in research.
Women in Research: Sheona Mitchell-Foster
UBC Assistant Professor Sheona Mitchell-Foster talks about her interest in reproductive health research and her current projects.