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Medical education researcher finds that graders can be biased by those they just graded
December 4, 2012Professor Kevin Eva's study, published in JAMA, uncovered potential bias in the way first-year medical residents are evaluated. Read More >

UBC research finds changes in hospitalization for MS patients
December 4, 2012Hospital admissions for multiple sclerosis (MS) have decreased over time, but the length of stay has increased, according to new research led by Charity Evans, a former postdoctoral fellow with Helen Tremlett, an Associate Professor in the Division of Neurology. The retrospective observational study, which was published in The American Journal of Managed Care, examined […] Read More >

Another culprit for obesity: Too much insulin
December 4, 2012Associate Professor James Johnson says his discovery may require revisiting recommendations about eating habits. Read More >

Alzheimer's researcher reveals a protein's dual destructiveness and therapeutic potential
December 3, 2012By inhibiting an enzyme called GSK3-beta, Weihong Song reduced plaque in the brains of Alzheimer's-afflicted mice. Read More >

As new study proves value of B.C.'s HIV/AIDS strategy, province expands its reach
November 28, 2012Professor Julio Montaner pioneered the treatment-as-prevention approach. Read More >

UBC to lead national study of HIV’s effects on women and their children
November 27, 2012The researchers will examine accelerated aging at the molecular, cellular and clinical level. Read More >

UBC inventor of self-propelled coagulant wins grant from Grand Challenges Canada
November 23, 2012Christian Kastrup's goal is a topical medication that could be used to treat post-partum bleeding in low-income countries. Read More >

Earl W. Davie Symposium draws record attendance — including a Nobel Laureate
November 19, 2012Ed Conway, Director of the Centre for Blood Research, greets the namesake of the symposium, now in its sixth year. Read More >

Transporting hypothermia victims to advanced heart and lung care facilities “worth the trip”
November 14, 2012Doug Brown, a UBC emergency medicine resident, is the lead author of the article in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read More >

Faculty of Medicine celebrates 10 years of recruiting and supporting Aboriginal Students
November 9, 2012The growing contingent of Aboriginal MD students includes Todd Alec, Nathan Teegee and Lara DesRoches. Read More >