Lesbian, gay, bisexual Canadians report higher rates of mental health issues
Gay and lesbian Canadians reported about twice the rates of mood disorders of heterosexuals.
Two Faculty of Medicine projects receive CFI grants
One project aims to reduce harm caused by the herpes virus, and the other seeks to develop personalized therapies for cystic fibrosis.
Gift enhances ultrasound training in Southern Medical Program
The Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation donated funds for the purchase of two new portable ultrasound machines.
Robert McMaster appointed Interim Executive Associate Dean, Research
Dr. McMaster will ensure the Faculty’s research is translational and of the highest caliber.
The need for more women in medicine, science and engineering
“Women leaders must be celebrated and recognized to encourage future leaders in science and engineering,” says Judy Illes, Director of the National Core for Neuroethics at UBC.
A plea to redesign smartphones, with cognitive health in mind
Peter Reiner argues that the current generation of devices is degrading our mental abilities, even as they enhance them.
UBC e-health project aims to keep tabs on seniors, remotely
The TEC4Home project will collect the weight, blood pressure and heart rates of patients in their homes.
Without this gene, life might not have evolved beyond slime
The gene encodes for protein kinases, which enabled cells to be larger and to rapidly transfer information from one part to another.
UBC faculty member chairs panel on developmental dyslplasia
Associate Professor Kishore Mulpuri led the Amercian Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons committee that developed new guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.
Mapping the match results
Fourth-year UBC MD students students celebrated the results of the first round of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) on March 2.