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Faculty of medicine students and researchers awarded Vanier Scholarships and Banting Fellowships
By dcc2012 | July 16, 2021
Across Canada, 166 doctoral students received the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, while 70 received Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Researchers launch study into COVID-19 vaccine uptake and efficacy in vulnerable urban populations
By dcc2012 | July 14, 2021
Study co-leads Dr. Brittany Barker and Dr. Hudson Reddon answer questions about their new study.
UBC Innovation Support Unit receives federal funding to help communities accelerate COVID-19 vaccination
By dcc2012 | July 8, 2021
Workshops will engage communities to adapt local vaccination programs to better address structural barriers and reduce vaccine hesitancy.
Faculty of medicine members receive awards from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
By dcc2012 | July 7, 2021
Drs. Robert Liston and Chelsea Elwood received honours.
Scientists obtain real-time look at how cancers evolve
By dcc2012 | July 2, 2021
A new study shows it may be possible for researchers to predict how breast cancer tumours will evolve over time.
Majority of BC teachers report deteriorated mental health during pandemic
By dcc2012 | July 2, 2021
Four out of five teachers reported worse mental health this school year.
Travelling the road to reconciliation
By dcc2012 | June 25, 2021
Faculty of Medicine releases Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action
New study to monitor COVID-19 illness and vaccine safety, effectiveness in children and youth in Canada
By dcc2012 | June 17, 2021
Dr. Manish Sadarangani is the B.C. site investigator of the new pan-Canadian study.
New study to assess COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among people living with HIV
By dcc2012 | June 17, 2021
The results will inform immunization guidelines for the approximately 67,000 Canadians living with HIV.
New global air pollution and health impact study the most comprehensive ever
By dcc2012 | June 14, 2021
The study estimates the contribution of major sources of air pollution for 204 countries