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High insulin production may contribute to pancreatic cancer
August 1, 2019Led by PhD student Anni Zhang, UBC study is first to demonstrate a causal link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer. Read More >


UBC researchers help find solutions to the overdose crisis
July 30, 2019Every day at UBC, researchers are conducting research to gain a deeper understanding of the factors driving the overdose crisis and to determine potential solutions. Read More >


Faculty of medicine researchers receive Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research awards
July 24, 2019The researchers have received 2019 Scholar and Research Trainee Awards. Read More >


Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum more prevalent than previously thought
July 23, 2019Nichole Fairbrother discusses perinatal and postpartum anxiety, and why there is a need for improved screening. Read More >


Harmful medication re-exposures could be avoided with new approaches
July 18, 2019Around 75% of repeat adverse drug events could have been prevented through better monitoring and communications, according to new research by Corinne Hohl. Read More >


UBC bestows national prizes upon Canadian health science pioneers in heart, brain and cancer research
July 16, 2019Ruth McPherson of the University of Ottawa is among the recipients of this year's prizes. Read More >


Kelowna emergency medicine program graduates first residents
July 15, 2019Jared Baylis and Daniel Ting officially completed their residencies as emergency physicians on June 30, 2019. Read More >


Faculty of Medicine’s communications team honoured with multiple awards
July 10, 2019The team was honoured by the Canadian Public Relations Society, the Association of American Medical Colleges and other organizations. Read More >


Jill McEwen receives national honour for excellency in Emergency Medicine
July 9, 2019Jill McEwen has been awarded the 2019 CAEP President's Award by the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians. Read More >


Healthy aging through education
July 8, 2019UBC’s Dr. Roger Wong is improving health and wellbeing for seniors. Read More >

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