Widespread human pharmacogenetic testing

  • BC-CfE’s research laboratory introduced widespread human pharmacogenetic testing for treatment side effects into routine clinical practice.
  • The interprofessional HIV/AIDS elective offered through the College of Health Disciplines, University of British Columbia celebrates its 10th anniversary, approximately 250 students have completed the course.
  • BC-CfE initiates a large cohort study of HIV-positive injection drug users (IDUs) in the Downtown Eastside aimed at addressing barriers to HIV treatment among IDUs.
  • The first academic Canadian Division of AIDS is established within the Department of Medicine at UBC, headed by Dr. Montaner and based at the BC-CfE.

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Canada Post has provided notification of restarting their operations on December 17, 2024. As Canada Post ramps up and stabilizes their services, the BC-CfE will continue the following measures on an interim basis to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory will utilize private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office. (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy will utilize private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)