Roger Wong appointed Executive Associate Dean, Education
Dr. Wong will offer strategic leadership, while creating and nurturing existing partnerships to help move the vision for the Faculty forward.
UBC students given 24 hours to ‘hatch’ healthcare solutions
Students from the Faculty of Medicine were part of the winning team at Hatching Health, an interdisciplinary medical innovation event.
“Medical rounds” at the art museum
The Belkin Gallery invited UBC medical students of all year levels to a course to consider how engagement with art can strengthen observational and communication skills.
UBC research aims to clear the haze on cannabis use in Canada
Assistant Professor M-J Milloy, Department of Medicine is leading a new study to examine cannabis use and provide clear guidance for creating regulations and policies.
A biobank for northern B.C. takes shape
The project is being led by Nadine Caron, an Associate Professor of Surgery based in Prince George.
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.