The gut’s “peace-keeper”
The protein SIGIRR, by supressing the immune response, maintains a delicate balance between our resident microorganisms and invading pathogens, keeping the latter in check.
Resident researchers
Karine Khatchadourian, in the Department of Pediatrics, is one of many UBC residents who have added to medical knowledge while still in training.
Blanket? Check. Car Seat? Check. Poop colour chart? Huh?
To speed the diagnosis of a fatal liver condition in infants, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics Rick Schreiber led an effort to distribute stool colour cards to parents of all B.C. newborns.
Shining a light on the “black box” of concussions
Introducing the Concussion Awareness Training Toolkit, an online course for physicians and nurses developed by Clinical Assistant Professor Shelina Babul.