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UBC Faculty of Medicine alumnus makes BC Business’ 30 Under 30
May 9, 2016At only 29 years old, Vancouver-based family physician Dr. Damon Ramsey is harnessing the power of technology to help revolutionize patient care. Read More >

From a small blood sample, a reliable prediction about prostate cancer’s course
May 5, 2016Genomic profiling could predict a patient’s response to hormone therapy. Read More >

Elderly women more likely to be overprescribed prescription drugs
May 5, 2016SPPH Professor Steve Morgan says effect of a patient’s sex on the risk of inappropriate prescribing is of tremendous clinical and social concern. Read More >

UBC probes epigenetic dimension of childhood asthma
May 2, 2016Does a child’s upbringing and physical environment play a role in development of the respiratory disorder? Read More >

Michael Allard takes on another role: alumni leader
April 28, 2016Dr. Allard is the first full-time faculty member in 20 years to lead the Medical Alumni Association. Read More >

Roger Wong appointed Executive Associate Dean, Education
April 28, 2016Dr. Wong will offer strategic leadership, while creating and nurturing existing partnerships to help move the vision for the Faculty forward. Read More >

UBC students given 24 hours to ‘hatch’ healthcare solutions
April 26, 2016Students from the Faculty of Medicine were part of the winning team at Hatching Health, an interdisciplinary medical innovation event. Read More >

“Medical rounds” at the art museum
April 21, 2016The Belkin Gallery invited UBC medical students of all year levels to a course to consider how engagement with art can strengthen observational and communication skills. Read More >

UBC research aims to clear the haze on cannabis use in Canada
April 19, 2016Assistant Professor M-J Milloy, Department of Medicine is leading a new study to examine cannabis use and provide clear guidance for creating regulations and policies. Read More >

A biobank for northern B.C. takes shape
April 18, 2016The project is being led by Nadine Caron, an Associate Professor of Surgery based in Prince George. Read More >