Media Advisory | May 23, 2003

Diabetes experts launch new treatment in B.C.

Event: Announcement of significant new treatment option for B.C. diabetics

Date: Monday, May 26

Time: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Place: Vancouver General Hospital Research Pavilion, Ground floor Room 110 - 828 West 10th Avenue

Parking: street parking is available

Dr. Garth Warnock and Dr. Mark Meloche, co-directors of the Ike Barber Human Islet Transplant Laboratory will announce a landmark achievement that will change diabetes treatment for British Columbians.

Following the announcement there will be a media tour of the Ike Barber Human Islet Transplant Laboratory, which is on the fourth floor of the Research Pavilion.

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Contact

Sally Greenwood
Director, Communications
Transplant, Renal and Public Health
Provincial Health Services Authority
Tel. 604.877.2240

Hilary Thomson
Public Affairs Office
Tel: 604.822.2644
E-mail: hilary.thomson@ubc.ca