St. Paul’s Hospital

St. Paul’s Hospital

St. Paul’s Hospital is an acute care, teaching and research hospital located in downtown Vancouver. It is home to many world-class medical and surgical programs, including heart and lung services, HIV/AIDS, mental health, emergency, critical care, kidney care, elder care and numerous surgical specialties.   St. Paul’s began as a 25-bed compassionate care hospital in […]

West Coast Rain

West Coast Rain

Autumn months mean rain in Vancouver.

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

The Faculty and Staff of the UBC Division of Endocrinology wish everyone a happy and safe Holiday Season.

Lion’s Gate Bridge

Lion’s Gate Bridge

Lion’s Gate Bridge spanning the first narrows of Burrard Inlet from Stanley Park to North Vancouver.

False Creek in Spring

False Creek in Spring

False Creek in Vancouver during Springtime.

Tricia Tang awarded JDRF Research Grant

Tricia Tang awarded JDRF Research Grant

Tricia Tang, Associate Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, has been awarded a major research grant from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) involving the use of Telehealth in Type 1 Diabetes. Professor Tang’s research goal is to design and evaluate a virtual care platform (REACHOUT) for highly trained peer supporters to deliver psychosocial support […]

Grey Skies in Winter

Grey Skies in Winter

Grey skies over the Vancouver Skyline  

Vancouver Snow

Vancouver Snow

Snow came to Vancouver in January 2020. (Wikicommons: Vancouver after a snowfall (http://flickr.com/photo/97241039@N00/3129294156)

Happy Thanksgiving!
16th Annual Live Well with Diabetes Conference, November 8-10, 2019

16th Annual Live Well with Diabetes Conference, November 8-10, 2019

The 16th Annual Live Well with Diabetes Conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport, 8181 Cambie Rd, Richmond, BC, Canada from November 8-10, 2019. This year’s agenda includes presentations designed for Family Physicians, Allied Health Professionals, Podiatrists, and other health care professionals who have an interest in recent advances in diabetes. To register, […]