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Stem cells show promise for reversing Type 2 diabetes
March 19, 2015The first evidence that stem cells can help treat the more prevalent version of diabetes, which usually arises in adulthood. Read More >

Melanie Reed appointed Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, SMP
March 18, 2015Dr. Reed's appointment will be effective June 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. Read More >

Universal public drug coverage would save Canada billions
March 16, 2015Canada could save $7.3 billion annually with universal public coverage of medically necessary prescription drugs. Read More >

UBC celebrates CaRMS Match Day 2015
March 6, 2015This year, UBC’s postgraduate medical education programs accepted a record number of medical residents, who will train at teaching hospitals and clinics around the province. Read More >

Pain relief pioneer donates $5 million for new UBC sport and exercise medicine centre
March 4, 2015To honour the Vancouver physician's gift, the new centre will be named the Chan Gunn Pavilion. Read More >

Dermot Kelleher appointed Dean, Faculty of Medicine
February 25, 2015Dr. Kelleher will join the Faculty of Medicine beginning September 1, 2015. Read More >

Twitter the right prescription for sharing health research: UBC study
February 16, 2015Using Twitter can help physicians be better prepared to answer questions from their patients. Read More >

Medical resident helps uncover drastic rise in Type 2 diabetes
February 13, 2015Calvin Ke is the first author of a journal article showing that Type 2 diabetes has overtaken Type 1 among B.C. youth. Read More >

Graduate student helps unravel the genetic foundation of her own family’s tragedy
February 12, 2015Samantha Hansford's very personal reason for coming to study under UBC's David Huntsman. Read More >

Playing with creativity: UBC production helps medical students get in touch with their artistic sides
February 11, 2015Learn how this year's MedPlay has helped medical students get in touch with their artistic sides. Read More >