Women in Research: Sheona Mitchell-Foster
UBC Assistant Professor Sheona Mitchell-Foster talks about her interest in reproductive health research and her current projects.
Women in Research: Nadia Khan
UBC Professor Nadia Khan talks about her research interests and shares advice for women wanting to pursue a career in scientific research.
UBC medical students celebrate first step on path to residency
On March 1, fourth-year UBC medical students gathered to celebrate the results of the first round of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS).
Connecting rural physicians with ultrasound
UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Continuing Professional Development team is offering rural physicians and medical residents on-site training in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
Universal public coverage of essential medicines would improve access, save billions
Publicly funding essential medicines could cover the cost of nearly half of all prescriptions in Canada, according to new research by UBC’s Steve Morgan.
Study sheds light on B.C. youths’ experiences with mental health services
As a UBC graduate student in Rehabilitation Sciences, Shalini Lal highlighted the impact of mental health services on young people with psychosis.
Some people with cardiac chest pain can avoid further testing
Clinical Assistant Professor Christopher Fordyce and colleagues in the U.S. developed an online tool to help decide whether further testing can be deferred.
Breaking barriers to care in mental health
Colonel Jetly, Senior psychiatrist and Mental Health Advisor to the Surgeon General from the Canadian Armed Forces, talks with UBC medical students about mental health.
Yeast found in babies’ guts increases risk of asthma
Microbiologist Brett Finlay will now re-examine the Canadian samples and look for the presence of yeast in the gut of infants.
Researchers begin clinical trial for rare yet devastating condition among pregnant women
Researcher Kenneth Lim is investigating whether Viagra can be an effective treatment for early intrauterine growth restriction among pregnant women.