2016
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Million Dollar Meds Website recognized with 2016 Murrow Award
Million Dollar Meds project has won an Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Website, International Region.
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Million Dollar Med$ explores the complicated issue of rare disease medications
The Ubyssey
By Karen Wang
March 7, 2016
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High drug prices for rare diseases subject of UBC journalism project
CBC News, The Early Edition
Posted: Feb 29, 2016
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Why Canada needs a clear policy on orphan drugs
LARRY LYND and PETER KLEIN
Special to The Globe and Mail
Published Monday, Feb. 29, 2016
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Why are drug prices for rare disease so high? UBC journalism project wants to find out
CBC Radio, The Early Edition
February 29, 2016
Season 2016, Episode 300241071
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UBC brings attention to challenges of rare diseases
Vancouver Metro
Published February 28, 2016
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New UBC journalism project aims to raise awareness about rare diseases
Global News
February 29, 2016