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Delaying second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine produces stronger immune response
November 30, 2021
UBC-led study is first in North America to examine the timing between doses.
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AI technology identifies viable COVID-19 medication prototypes
November 30, 2021
Vancouver Prostate Centre researchers pivot their expertise to support pandemic response.
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Understanding TikTok’s impacts on public health
November 26, 2021
UBC researchers call for global research agenda into the influential video-sharing app.
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UBC medical student pitches in during devastating flood
November 25, 2021
Unexpected stopover in Hope leads to unique learning experience.
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Extreme heat is a threat to a wider range of people than we thought
November 25, 2021
New UBC research finds especially pronounced risks among young and middle-aged adults.
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New commentary confirms flaws in study that shaped current breast cancer screening guidelines
November 23, 2021
Researchers say trial results are unreliable and should not be used to inform policies on breast cancer screening.