M.Sc. in Surgery defense
Dr. Abdulrahman Essam Alsabban defended his MSc in Surgery thesis entitled: “Establishing methods to screen novel small molecules targeting insulin-like growth factor/insulin-like growth factor binding protein interaction” on July 18th. Insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) are important hormone regulators of growth and development that have also been implicated in the etiology of several cancers. The bioavailability […]
Macrophage and Type II Diabetes
Congratulations to: Dr. Jan Ehses (General Surgery) who has as received a CIHR grant to study the contribution of macrophages to islet inflammation and beta cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes. This grant studies how macrophages can be converted to beneficial healing and tissue regenerating macrophages with the goal of using these cells to treat […]
Macebearer for the MD Class of 2013
Dr. Andrew Seal, Associate Professor Emeritus, is honored to perform the duties of Macebearer. He is seen leading the Chancellor’s Procession.
Connections to National Transplantation Program
Dr. Megan Levings, CFRI Scientist and UBC Professor (rear)
Academic Gowns
Pictured: Dean Stuart with Dr. Nancy Van Laeken and Dr. John Kestle at the “Gowning Ceremony” held by the Faculty of Medicine. This event recognizes the individuals who ….
International Surgical Care
UBC Surgery Faculty Dr. Brian Westerberg (left-rear) Dr. Robert Taylor (right-rear) and philanthropist Mr. Gary Segal (center) visit Gondar University Hospital, Etihiopia. The Branch for International Surgical Care….