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Do men’s toenails contain clues about prostate cancer prevention?
February 21, 2018Researchers will analyze concentrations of toxic metals and look for correlations with the histories of prostate cancer patients. Read More >

Midwifery linked to better birth outcomes in state-by-state “report card”
February 21, 2018States with higher midwifery integration, like Washington and Oregon, generally had better results, Read More >

Electrical implant reduces “invisible” symptoms of man’s spinal cord injury
February 19, 2018The single case study, published in JAMA Neurology, showed potential benefits from epidural stimulation. Read More >

Alison Hoens receives the Enid Graham Memorial Lecture Award
February 16, 2018The award is one of the most prestigious awards bestowed by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Read More >

Study finds that Canadians giving up food, heat to pay for prescription drugs
February 12, 20188.2 per cent of those who received a prescription in 2016 did not take medication as prescribed because of the cost, Read More >

Risk of fatal traffic crash higher during 4/20 cannabis celebration
February 12, 2018Clinical Assistant Professor John Staples found an overall 12 per cent higher risk of dying in a vehicle accident on that day of the year. Read More >

Three faculty members awarded the 2018 CAME Certificate of Merit Award
February 9, 2018This award promotes, recognizes and rewards faculty committed to medical education in Canadian medical schools. Read More >

An unexpected target — and weapon — for one of the deadliest cancers
February 8, 2018A new drug, fostamatinib, reduced the growth rate of esophageal adenocarcinoma in mice by at least 70 per cent. Read More >

Genetics Society of America honours Philip Hieter with the 2018 George W. Beadle Award
February 5, 2018This award honours individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community of researchers in the field of genetics. Read More >

47 members of the Faculty receive latest CIHR Project Grants competition
February 2, 2018A total of $43M was awarded to UBC researchers for 65 projects at the university and its affiliated health authority research centres. Read More >