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Faculty of Medicine garners largest share of CFI grants
April 15, 2016The Hon. Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence (centre) came to UBC to announce the grants, including one for Assistant Professor Janel Kopp (right). Read More >

UBC scientists help find rare cause of gastric cancer
April 15, 2016The discovery will eventually enable people who have a family member with proximal polyposis of the stomach to determine whether they will develop the condition and stomach cancer. Read More >

UBC showcases its strengths as neurologists meet in Vancouver
April 14, 2016Anthony Traboulsee is one of three faculty members giving plenary speeches to the American Academy of Neurology. Read More >

A new test to help doctors monitor and treat type 1 diabetes
April 11, 2016Megan Levings identified a genetic signature that measures changes in regulatory T-cells from a small blood sample. Read More >

ICORD researchers show spared neurons can take over motor function following spinal cord injury
April 11, 2016Wolfram Tetzlaff investigated the role of a specific nerve pathway called the dorsolateral corticospinal tract. Read More >

Pamphlet improves patients’ proper disposal of pain medications
April 8, 2016More education and discussion needed about how to wean off of and discard opioids says Clinical Assistant Professor Raymond Tang Read More >

Poole Foundation provides million-dollar gift for research and rehabilitation gym
April 7, 2016A major focus of the gym will be exercise's impact on people with cancer and other chronic diseases. Read More >

UBC demonstrates viable alternative treatment for heroin addiction
April 6, 2016A widely available licensed pain medication is as effective as pharmaceutical-grade prescription heroin for people with chronic heroin addiction. Read More >

Clinical placements take UBC physical therapy students from BC to Karnataka
April 6, 2016UBC physical therapy students reflect on their international clinical placements in rural India. Read More >

A change of place
April 5, 2016How the arrival of family medicine residents on the east coast of Vancouver Island has helped transform a medical community. Read More >