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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 >

New drug target found for cystic fibrosis lung disease
November 8, 2012A team led by Stuart Turvey, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, has discovered the cellular pathway that causes lung‐damaging inflammation in cystic fibrosis (CF), and found that reducing the pathway’s activity also decreases inflammation. The finding offers a potential new drug target for treating this form of lung disease, which is a major cause of illness and death […] Read More >

UBC effort to save pregnant women awarded additional $17 million
November 8, 2012Prof. Peter von Dadelszen is leading the project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to diagnose and treat pre-eclampsia. Read More >

UBC spin-off company ready to launch phone-based pulse oximeter
October 30, 2012The technology was developed by Mark Ansermino (left), in the Faculty of Medicine, and Guy Dumont, in Applied Science. Read More >