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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 >

Lyme disease: A mix of misdiagnosis and misinformation
June 9, 2015David Patrick, Director of the School of Population and Public Health, says the disease is 100 times less prevalent in B.C. than southern Ontario or Connecticut. Read More >

Medical cannabis company donates $1 million to explore plant’s healing potential
June 8, 2015The gift will support research by Assistant Professor of Medicine M-J Milloy. Read More >

At global dermatology event, UBC’s Harvey Lui takes the reins
June 7, 2015The quadrennial World Congress of Dermatology will also feature research presentations by UBC faculty, fellows and students. Read More >

Two major gifts aim to grow ranks of aboriginal health providers
June 1, 2015The pair of $1 million donations, from Lindsay and Elizabeth Gordon and the North family, will support UBC's Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health. Read More >

Midwifery Program celebrates 10-year anniversary of first graduating class
May 19, 2015This spring, eight more students will earn a Bachelor of Midwifery degree from UBC. Read More >