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A psychedelic research renaissance
February 5, 2019Can psychedelics be used to treat substance use addiction and mental health conditions? Read More >

Bob Bluman receives the 2019 Doug Cochrane Leadership in Quality Award
February 5, 2019Dr. Bob Bluman has been awarded the 2019 Doug Cochrane Leadership in Quality Award from the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council. Read More >

Transforming heart health
February 4, 2019Dr. Tara Sedlak is a central force in the field of women’s heart health. Read More >

Dr. Julio Montaner receives Senate 150th Anniversary Medal
February 3, 2019Dr. Julio Montaner, UBC University Killam Professor in Medicine, has received the Senate 150th Anniversary Medal. Read More >

Integrating cultural practices improves health care for Indigenous women living with partner violence
January 31, 2019Study co-authored by Roberta Price from the Department of Family Practice highlights the importance of a holistic approach towards healing. Read More >

UBC medical students explore life and death through theatre
January 29, 2019This year's MedPlay brings together 20 students in the production of Everybody, by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Read More >

Breaking down walls: Indigenous students win gold
January 28, 2019A team of UBC health sciences students won first place at an international event for Indigenous allied health professionals. Read More >

More oversight needed for consumer brain stimulation devices
January 24, 2019Peter Reiner, UBC professor of neuroethics, believes there is a need for more oversight of neurotechnologies. Read More >

New tumour test could guide personalized treatment for children with cancer
January 23, 2019Scientists at UBC and BC Children’s Hospital are the first in Canada to use a new test for pediatric tumour analysis. Read More >

Some pregnant women don’t believe cannabis is harmful to their fetus
January 22, 2019Up to one-third of pregnant women do not believe cannabis is harmful to their fetus, according to a new review by UBC researchers. Read More >