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Convenience and control: Online sexually transmitted infection testing offers many benefits
February 20, 2019Online testing removes some of the barriers that prevent people from getting tested while still providing key information about health and wellness, according to users. Read More >

Primary Care Innovation Support Unit takes on team-based care
February 13, 2019The Department of Family Practice’s Primary Care Innovation Support Unit was launched in 2018, thanks to the Faculty of Medicine’s Strategic Investment Fund. Read More >

Faculty members awarded more than $17.2 million in CIHR project grants
February 7, 201926 projects at the UBC Faculty of Medicine were awarded CIHR grants. Read More >

Neuroethics to form foundation of multi-pillar Canadian Brain Research Strategy
February 6, 2019The new strategy, highlighted for the first time in the journal Neuron, offers four strategic pillars. Read More >

Shoukat Dedhar and Timothy Kieffer recognized with Faculty Research Awards
February 5, 2019Two members of the UBC Faculty of Medicine have been recognized with UBC Killam Research Prizes. Read More >

A psychedelic research renaissance
February 5, 2019Can psychedelics be used to treat substance use addiction and mental health conditions? Read More >

Bob Bluman receives the 2019 Doug Cochrane Leadership in Quality Award
February 5, 2019Dr. Bob Bluman has been awarded the 2019 Doug Cochrane Leadership in Quality Award from the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council. Read More >

Transforming heart health
February 4, 2019Dr. Tara Sedlak is a central force in the field of women’s heart health. Read More >

Dr. Julio Montaner receives Senate 150th Anniversary Medal
February 3, 2019Dr. Julio Montaner, UBC University Killam Professor in Medicine, has received the Senate 150th Anniversary Medal. Read More >

Integrating cultural practices improves health care for Indigenous women living with partner violence
January 31, 2019Study co-authored by Roberta Price from the Department of Family Practice highlights the importance of a holistic approach towards healing. Read More >