News

Aboriginal health education hits a milestone, and gains momentum
July 10, 2015The Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health receives two major gifts, just as the Faculty of Medicine hits its target for graduating Aboriginal MD students. Read More >

Personalized prescriptions
July 10, 2015Martin Dawes, Head of the Department of Family Practice, leads an effort to bring genomics to primary care. Read More >

Gender differences play key role in supporting healthy diets for seniors
July 8, 2015Emily Rugel, PhD candidate, SPPH has found that strategies to support healthier diets among seniors needs to taken into account gender differences. Read More >

Record number of UBC medical residents start training in B.C.
July 8, 2015This summer, UBC's Faculty of Medicine welcomes 338 new residents — the largest number of entry-level postgraduate trainees in the history of B.C. Read More >

Using DNA to track an unwelcome visitor — measles
July 7, 2015UBC scientists traced 82 cases of measles in B.C. to two visitors to Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympic games. Read More >

UBC students explore the impact of exercise on cancer prevention and rehabilitation
June 29, 2015What role does exercise play in cancer prevention, rehabilitation, and survivorship? UBC students – Sarah Neil-Sztramko, Amy Kirkham, and Stanley Hung – are on the path to find out. Read More >

For dudes, by DUDES
June 18, 2015Paul Gross, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Practice hopes the DUDES Club will create a safe, supportive place for men to talk about health, both physical and mental. Read More >

UBC language expert Barbara Purves looks at how technology is helping people with aphasia find new voice
June 18, 2015UBC's Barbara Purves has been engaged in aphasia clinical practice and research for several decades and says there’s new hope for those with the condition thanks to advances in technology. Read More >

Risky outdoor play positively impacts children’s health: UBC study
June 9, 2015Mariana Brussoni, Assistant Professor, SPPH has found that children who engage in risky outdoor play see greater physical and social health benefits. Read More >

New academic space opens at University Hospital of Northern B.C.
June 9, 2015The Learning and Development Centre includes a library, seminar rooms, a clinical simulation centre, video-conferencing rooms, and group-study areas. Read More >