Pioneers in deep brain stimulation and heart failure win Margolese Prizes from UBC
The winners of the 2013 prizes (L-R): Andres Lozano and Peter Liu.
Urban abortion, rural abortion — a study in contrasts
The study by Assistant Professor Wendy Norman found that rural women are more likely to undergo the procedure in operating rooms, under general anesthesia.
Q&A on medical ethics
Prof. Anita Ho talks about end of life care, unproven therapies and the difficulty with TV’s portrayal of medicine.
Blanket? Check. Car Seat? Check. Poop colour chart? Huh?
To speed the diagnosis of a fatal liver condition in infants, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Rick Schreiber led an effort to distribute stool colour cards to parents of all B.C. newborns.
Hippo pathway to better cancer treatment?
Colby Zaph, in the Biomedical Research Centre, discovered that loss of the Set7 ennzyme results in cell growth and larger organs.
From thousands of blood samples, UBC researchers seek the genesis of childhood asthma
Can exposure to tobacco smoke affect whether certain genes are “turned on” or “turned off”?
Pieter Cullis takes on leadership of Life Sciences Institute
A pioneer in liposomal drug delivery systems, Dr. Cullis will work to nurture, expand and coordinate the work of the LSI’s nine research groups.
Q&A on the UBC Grand Prix and the benefits of cycling
Dr. Jack Taunton talks about the UBC Grand Prix, which takes place on July 9, and his love of cycling.
Q&A on how to protect your skin from the summer sun
Summer doesn’t last long, but the damaging effects of the sun could last a lifetime unless you take the proper precautions, says Harvey Lui, a Professor and Head of the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science.
Donald Brooks wins grant to improve blood storage technology
The goal: a biocompatible layer that protects platelets from collisions with the container wall and prevents bacterial proliferation.