High insulin production may contribute to pancreatic cancer
Led by PhD student Anni Zhang, UBC study is first to demonstrate a causal link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer.
UBC researchers help find solutions to the overdose crisis
Every day at UBC, researchers are conducting research to gain a deeper understanding of the factors driving the overdose crisis and to determine potential solutions.
Faculty of medicine researchers receive Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research awards
The researchers have received 2019 Scholar and Research Trainee Awards.
Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum more prevalent than previously thought
Nichole Fairbrother discusses perinatal and postpartum anxiety, and why there is a need for improved screening.
Harmful medication re-exposures could be avoided with new approaches
Around 75% of repeat adverse drug events could have been prevented through better monitoring and communications, according to new research by Corinne Hohl.
UBC bestows national prizes upon Canadian health science pioneers in heart, brain and cancer research
Ruth McPherson of the University of Ottawa is among the recipients of this year’s prizes.
Kelowna emergency medicine program graduates first residents
Jared Baylis and Daniel Ting officially completed their residencies as emergency physicians on June 30, 2019.
Faculty of Medicine’s communications team honoured with multiple awards
The team was honoured by the Canadian Public Relations Society, the Association of American Medical Colleges and other organizations.
Jill McEwen receives national honour for excellency in Emergency Medicine
Jill McEwen has been awarded the 2019 CAEP President’s Award by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians.
Healthy aging through education
UBC’s Dr. Roger Wong is improving health and wellbeing for seniors.