Posts Tagged ‘philanthropy’

Student Aid

Posted by: admin | February 6, 2011

The best health care requires the best doctors—who in turn require the best medical education. With 256 new students admitted to the MD program every year, UBC is Canada’s second-largest medical school, building a solid base of health care professionals that exhibit leadership, innovation, curiosity and compassion. Donations to student awards have provided much needed [...]

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Brain Research Centre

Posted by: admin | February 6, 2011

UBC’s Brain Research Centre is a partnership between Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and the UBC Faculty of Medicine. It has more than 200 scientists and clinicians at institutions around the province, advancing knowledge of the brain and exploring discoveries and technologies that could reduce the suffering and cost associated with disease and trauma of [...]

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Cancer Prevention and Research

Posted by: admin | January 11, 2011

Although cancer is one of the leading threats to health, at least half of all cancers can be prevented through healthy living, healthy environments and public policies that protect the health of citizens across the globe. We envision a new approach in the fight against cancer—to prevent it before it develops. The Cancer Prevention Centre [...]

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