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.
Drop and give me 20
To counteract the unhealthy lifestyles of medical residents, Clinical Professor Kam Shojania instituted weekly workouts for his rheumatology trainees.
Shanda Jordan Gaetz appointed Executive Director, Faculty Affairs
In her 16 years at UBC, she has served as the Faculty’s Human Resources Advisor and Director of Human Resources.
UBC heart and stroke research gets $35M boost
The funding commitment from the Heart and Stroke Foundation is the largest gift to the Faculty of Medicine.
The graveyard shift
Paramedic Renee MacCarron is a participant in a study of shiftworkers, sleep patterns and cancer risk, funded by the Canadian Cancer Society.
Q&A on risky behaviour and young men with Genevieve Creighton
Genevieve Creighton researches young men, masculinities and risk taking with the Developmental Neurosciences & Child Health Cluster at Child & Family Research Institute and the UBC Faculty of Medicine.