News

From a single cancer gene, scientists produce breast cancer
December 10, 2015The team, led by Professor Connie Eaves, used "DNA barcoding" to track the growth of individually transformed cells after they were transplanted into a mouse. Read More >

Practice until perfect
December 9, 2015How an expanded, resident-led simulation program at BC Children’s Hospital is boosting trainee performance. Read More >

Lessons from the cockpit
December 9, 2015A simulation course brings together a mix of medical residents. Read More >

Secrets to success
December 7, 2015Clinical Assistant Professor Simon Pulfrey was one of the four panelists who took part in the UBC medical residents and young alumni open forum on physician success and wellness. Read More >

New mothers’ harmful thoughts: Do they affect parenting?
December 4, 2015A UBC team has interviewed hundreds of new mothers, and is looking for more, to determine whether unwanted, intrusive thoughts of harm put them at any risk of hurting their babies. Read More >

Healthy relationships key to child well-being: UBC study
December 4, 2015A recent study conducted by Assistant Professor Anne Gadermann finds children's health and well-being are strongly impacted by positive social relationships with adults and peers. Read More >

New space for students and resident doctors at Nelson hospital
December 3, 2015UBC medical students and resident physicians now have their own dedicated study and training space at Kootenay Lake Hospital. Read More >

Clinical trial begins for made-in-BC prostate cancer drug
December 2, 2015Professor Marianne Sadar co-developed the drug, which is a synthetic version of a pollutant found in a sea sponge. Read More >

Habitat and lifestyle affect gene expression of immunity and growth
December 1, 2015Professor Michael Kobor and his team examined differences between Pygmies and Bantu in Central Africa. Read More >

Aging with HIV: Long, healthy lives are possible with treatment
November 30, 2015Once a death sentence, HIV is now regarded as a chronic, manageable condition says Julio Montaner, Head, UBC's Division of AIDS. Read More >