Growing up in a pandemic: Health and resilience in kids
Hear from UBC experts Dr. Lara Boyd, Dr. Mariana Brussoni and Dr. Shimi Kang as they share their insights on these unique changes, how they’re impacting the brain, and how to help children and teens build resilience and thrive during the pandemic.
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Joining forces to improve blood research in Canada
Partnership with Canadian Blood Services and UBC’s Centre for Blood Research helps train the next generation of blood scientists.
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Investment offers hope for kids with epilepsy linked to gene mutations
The Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation’s recent gift builds on their incredible support of UBC in the past decade.
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The opportunity of a lifetime in clinical pharmacology
The impression made on a student by Dr. Sultan Karim resulted in a major philanthropic gift and a collaboration with Oxford University.
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The piano in the room: A lifeline in the BC Brain Wellness Program
Dr. Silke Cresswell is spearheading a program to help patients make lifestyle changes to support brain health.
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A brighter future for mental health research
The Marshall Scholars and Fellows Awards fund up to five post-graduate fellows and fifteen masters-level scholars per year.
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UBC and Oxford University create global network for training in clinical pharmacology
The universities have formalized a transatlantic partnership.
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UBC’s Ajay Grewal named inaugural recipient of Doctors of BC Presidential Scholars Award in Medicine
Seven-figure donation provides first of many full scholarships.
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Donors join together for innovation in emergency care
The UBC-Brigham and Women’s Hospital Fellowship in Emergency Medicine creates opportunities for B.C. physicians to expand their leadership abilities and innovative thinking.
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UBC program graduates Indigenous MDs to bridge health gap
UBC grad Rebekah Eatmon reflects on her journey to improve access to health care.
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