Immune-based therapy for Alzheimer’s moves closer to development
Neurology Professor Neil Cashman discovered that antibodies can attack the toxic protein before it forms plaques in the brain.
Study debunks claims that acne drug causes digestive disorder
Mahyar Etminan led the statistical analysis of isotretinoin, which has been the subject of hundreds of lawsuits.
World Health Organization recognizes Division of Mathematical Modeling as Collaborating Centre
The unit will integrate models and data from many sources to identify potential improvements in health care.
Private premiums add up to largest out-of-pocket health expense for Canadians
Premiums averaged $1,200 a year per affected household, according to the analysis by Assistant Professor Michael Law.
Arrhythmia culprit caught in action
Assistant Professor Filip Van Petegem revealed how gene mutations affect the heart’s calcium pathway.
The power of Tweeting and Facebooking to improve health
The eHealth Strategy Office helped organize the public forum Feb. 4 at UBC Robson Square.
In memory of Clyde Hertzman, 1953 – 2013
Dr. Hertzman, who died suddenly last week, delineated the role of early childhood development as a determinant of health.
UBC neurologist calibrates blood pressure targets for preventing recurrent stroke
Professor Oscar Benavente presented his findings at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference Feb. 8.
Two UBC-affiliated centres win additional "Centres of Excellence" funding
The Vancouver Prostate Centre’s Translational Research Initiative for Accelerated Discovery will receive more than $11 million.
BC Proteomics Network receives renewed funding
The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research is providing $1.6 million over the next five years for the UBC-based network.