News
Robert McMaster appointed Interim Executive Associate Dean, Research
By jwong | March 10, 2016
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
By bkladko | March 7, 2016
“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
By bkladko | March 4, 2016
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
By bkladko | March 3, 2016
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
By bkladko | March 3, 2016
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
By bkladko | March 2, 2016
Associate Professor Kishore Mulpuri led the Amercian Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons committee that developed new guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.
Mapping the match results
By kerry7 | March 2, 2016
Fourth-year UBC MD students students celebrated the results of the first round of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) on March 2.
Donation enables enriched training in kidney care
By bkladko | March 2, 2016
Marcia Bell’s $1 million gift will provide training for all members of the Division of Nephrology in state-of-the-art techniques.
Genetic counselling can dispel misconceptions of psychiatric illness
By bkladko | February 24, 2016
Jehannine Austin showed that genetic counselling reduces stigma and increased patients’ perceived control over their illness.
Hatching Health: interdisciplinary student-led event aims to unscramble healthcare challenges
By Melissa Carr | February 23, 2016
Inspired by an event they attended at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, two MD students aim to bring their peers together to “hack” solutions for some of healthcare’s greatest challenges.