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MD/PhD student Eric Zhao awarded the 2018 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
September 6, 2018UBC MD/PhD candidate Eric Zhao is the recipient of the 2018 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Award, which recognizes second-year medical students with an established track record of community leadership, superior communication skills and demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge. Read More >

Rare but recurring mutations discovered in ER-positive breast cancer
September 4, 2018The uncommon mutations were associated with early relapse and death, and thus stand out as therapeutic targets. Read More >

Concussions loosen insulation around brain cells
September 4, 2018The loosening was detected two weeks post-concussion, when the players said they felt fine and were deemed ready to play. Read More >

Even the fittest middle-aged athletes can’t outrun cardiovascular risk factors
August 31, 2018UBC researchers found significant cardiovascular disease in 11 per cent of masters athletes -- individuals aged 35 and older who do moderate to vigorous physical activity at least three days a week. Read More >

Hot yoga can make an athlete’s heart more efficient
August 29, 2018A "slingshot effect" explains why athletes' plasma volumes increased after several days of hot yoga. Read More >

Gut enzymes could hold key to producing universal blood
August 27, 2018The researchers, including Jay Kizhakkedathu, sampled DNA from millions of microorganisms found in environmental samples—a technique known as metagenomics. Read More >

Back to School
August 22, 2018Meet some of our new and returning students for 2018 and discover just a few of the ways that our learners are transforming health for everyone. Read More >

Genetic model offers elegant tool for testing Parkinson’s disease therapies
August 21, 2018The study is being led by Professor of Medical Genetics Matthew Farrer. Read More >

Swallowing disorder training at UBC gets a boost from simulation technology
August 20, 2018The arrival of a high-fidelity mannequin at the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences is transforming training for students. Read More >

Made-at-UBC app changing the way medical students learn radiology
August 20, 2018With the UBC Radiology Teaching App, UBC’s Dr. Kathryn Darras and her team are transforming how radiology is taught and learned. Read More >