UBC language expert Barbara Purves looks at how technology is helping people with aphasia find new voice
UBC’s Barbara Purves has been engaged in aphasia clinical practice and research for several decades and says there’s new hope for those with the condition thanks to advances in technology.
Risky outdoor play positively impacts children’s health: UBC study
Mariana Brussoni, Assistant Professor, SPPH has found that children who engage in risky outdoor play see greater physical and social health benefits.
New academic space opens at University Hospital of Northern B.C.
The Learning and Development Centre includes a library, seminar rooms, a clinical simulation centre, video-conferencing rooms, and group-study areas.
Lyme disease: A mix of misdiagnosis and misinformation
David Patrick, Director of the School of Population and Public Health, says the disease is 100 times less prevalent in B.C. than southern Ontario or Connecticut.
Medical cannabis company donates $1 million to explore plant’s healing potential
The gift will support research by Assistant Professor of Medicine M-J Milloy.
At global dermatology event, UBC’s Harvey Lui takes the reins
The quadrennial World Congress of Dermatology will also feature research presentations by UBC faculty, fellows and students.
Two major gifts aim to grow ranks of aboriginal health providers
The pair of $1 million donations, from Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon and the North family, will support UBC’s Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health.
Midwifery Program celebrates 10-year anniversary of first graduating class
This spring, eight more students will earn a Bachelor of Midwifery degree from UBC.
Two local chefs host a cooking class for prostate cancer survivors
Chef Vikram Vij leads a cooking class as part of a prostate cancer study led by #UBC Dr, Carolyn Gotay.
Christie Newton appointed Director, Interprofessional Education
Dr. Newton’s appointment is effective May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2017.