Faculty of Medicine garners largest share of CFI grants
The Hon. Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence (centre) came to UBC to announce the grants, including one for Assistant Professor Janel Kopp (right).
UBC scientists help find rare cause of gastric cancer
The discovery will eventually enable people who have a family member with proximal polyposis of the stomach to determine whether they will develop the condition and stomach cancer.
UBC showcases its strengths as neurologists meet in Vancouver
Anthony Traboulsee is one of three faculty members giving plenary speeches to the American Academy of Neurology.
A new test to help doctors monitor and treat type 1 diabetes
Megan Levings identified a genetic signature that measures changes in regulatory T-cells from a small blood sample.
ICORD researchers show spared neurons can take over motor function following spinal cord injury
Wolfram Tetzlaff investigated the role of a specific nerve pathway called the dorsolateral corticospinal tract.
Pamphlet improves patients’ proper disposal of pain medications
More education and discussion needed about how to wean off of and discard opioids says Clinical Assistant Professor Raymond Tang
Poole Foundation provides million-dollar gift for research and rehabilitation gym
A major focus of the gym will be exercise’s impact on people with cancer and other chronic diseases.
UBC demonstrates viable alternative treatment for heroin addiction
A widely available licensed pain medication is as effective as pharmaceutical-grade prescription heroin for people with chronic heroin addiction.
Clinical placements take UBC physical therapy students from BC to Karnataka
UBC physical therapy students reflect on their international clinical placements in rural India.
A change of place
How the arrival of family medicine residents on the east coast of Vancouver Island has helped transform a medical community.