The 14th annual Norman Bethune symposium will feature presentations by Canadian and international experts in the fields of vascular biology and hemostasis-thrombosis. The event will have many opportunities for presentations by students, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows and research associates.
Speaker: Jimena Garcia Chalchi, MA Global Leadership Canada is in the throes of a growing mental health crisis, and traditional therapies are failing many of the growing number of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Canadians and immigrants struggling with post-colonial, post-war, and eco-trauma related mental health challenges. Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PaT) is showing significant promise in the […]
April 17, 3:00–5:00 PM (panel), followed by a social hour (drinks and snacks will be provided!) In this event, co-sponsored by MATRIX-N and the DMCBH, leading experts will explore emerging solutions, from novel therapeutics and withdrawal management strategies to patient-centered research and cross-sector collaboration. Together, they will examine how the realities of the fentanyl era are reshaping […]
Join a panel of leading UBC scholars in a conversation about the future of brain injury research and recovery.
Speaker: Nick Bansback, UBC School of Population and Public Health Since the introduction of biologics in the early 2000s, the management of inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis has undergone an enormous shift, impacting both patient outcomes and pharmaceutical budgets. This presentation will describe the 25-year evolution of the market, identifying the policy decisions and […]
The annual Michael Smith Distinguished Lecture is organized in partnership between the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Michael Smith Laboratories. This event honours Nobel Laureate Dr. Michael Smith, whose academic career was deeply rooted at UBC and where his legacy continues to inspires young generations of scientists. The first Michael Smith Distinguished Lecture was […]
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