Patent approved for cancer-fighting process
A new process developed at the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø that will help oncologists better identify and target cancerous tumours has been granted a US patent.
A new process developed at the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø that will help oncologists better identify and target cancerous tumours has been granted a US patent.
A ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø post-doctoral student’s efforts to help people with learning and memory problems related to Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive disorders have earned her a $50,000 award. Celina Berg will also have access to office and lab spa…
Work by ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø researchers Alex Brolo and Francis Nano to develop innovative disease diagnostics and preventions has earned them each Grand Challenges Canada grants. Brolo, a chemistry professor, and Nano, a biochemistry and microbio…
UVic staff and students over the age of 40 are invited to Take the Pressure Down at free on-campus blood pressure monitoring and heart health education clinics on Apr. 16 and Apr. 30. Drop in between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the University Centre lobby for enhanced blood pressure monitoring, education about personal risk factors and information about how to prevent serious health problems including cardiovascular disease, stroke and kidney disease.