Unconventional thinking: how soil science can join the fight against neglected tropical diseases Unconventional thinking: how soil science can join the fight against neglected tropical diseases
Read MoreNGDI UBC was honored to participate in the Parliamentary Reception Celebrating Canada’s Kigali Declaration Endorsement Anniversary on June 1st, with special guest Dr. Ibrahima Socé Fall, Director, Department of the Control of NTDs at WHO and Dr. Anthony Solomon CSO. Thank you to Senators Stanley Kutcher & Peter M. Boehm for co-hosting this wonderful event […]
Read MoreEffects of climate change on soil health resulting in an increased global spread of neglected tropical diseases https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0011378
Read MoreHonored to be selected by the prestigious Henry Stewart Talks (HSTalks https://hstalks.com/) to provide a lecture on the role of the lymphatic system on improving the absorption and bioavailability of drugs. Thank you Dr. Vladimir Torchilin for the generous invitation to participate. Talk Citation: Wasan, K.M. (2023, May 31). Role of the lymphatic system in […]
Read MoreNGDI UBC are leading a Special Research Topic in Frontiers in Pharmacology on Novel Pharmacological Targets and Strategies to treat Neglected Tropical Diseases- An LMIC Perspective Due Date December 8th, 2023; Details are in the link below: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/55670/novel-pharmacological-targets-and-strategies-to-treat-neglected-global-diseases-ngds-an-lmic-perspective
Read MoreNew CIHR Funding for NDGI Co-Director: https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/faculty-of-medicine-researchers-awarded-26-million-through-cihr-project-grants/ Understanding epigenetic regulation and modulation of cell stress responses by the cholesterol transporter, scavenger receptor-B1 as a novel target for treating advanced prostate cancer https://webapps.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/decisions/p/project_details.html?applId=469855&lang=en UBC Principal Investigator(s): Michael Cox (Urologic Sciences); Kishor Wasan (Urologic Sciences) Research Institution: University of British Columbia
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Urology is the medical specialty that treats diseases and problems related to the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. It is also a surgical specialty. Urologists diagnose and treat urinary tract and reproductive system issues in men and women of all ages. They can treat conditions like prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, urinary tract infections, and more. […]
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Certain qualities can make or break your success, whether you’re a new manager or a veteran leader. One of the most critical leadership traits is communicating clearly with your team. This includes stating your vision, giving feedback, and asking questions to clarify issues. A good leader has a vision of where they want to go, […]
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There are a number of qualities that you should look out for when you are looking for a great leader for your organization. These qualities include passion, transparency, honesty, humility, and teamwork. You can also look out for these qualities in your employees. If you can get them to have these qualities, you will be […]
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Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are one of the biggest threats to humanity. They affect over 1.7 billion people around the world. These diseases need to be addressed by multidisciplinary community care. In addition, there are many treatments available to help alleviate their symptoms. However, it is important to note that the treatments and prevention methods […]
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