News

A search to restore sight
December 17, 2015Support from a family affected by a rare eye disease will advance research into a treatment for the condition. Read More >

Potential prostate cancer treatment developed in B.C. gets big boost
December 15, 2015Artem Cherkasov and Paul Rennie are licensing the drug to the pharmaceutical company Roche, in what is UBC's largest-ever licensing agreement. Read More >

UBC’s Patricia Janssen serves as expert witness in European Court of Human Rights
December 14, 2015The case involved Czech nationals who wanted to give birth with a health professional at their homes. Read More >

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 >