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Strengthening communities through learning
New student-led UBC Physical Therapy and Research Clinic opens on Vancouver campus.
Scientists find possible prenatal origin for Alzheimer disease
Newly discovered gene function may reduce cell death in Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome, according to research led by Weihong Song.
Science says when kids participate in team-based extracurricular activities, they have better mental health
Extracurricular activities that nurture a sense of belonging with peers appear to bolster preteen’s mental health.
Study finds lack of racial diversity in cancer drug clinical trials
New research led by Jonathan Loree found a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for cancer drugs.
Dr. Edmond S. Chan receives 2019 Robyn Allen Leadership Award
Dr. Chan recognized for his unique contribution to the lives of Canadians with food allergy.
Six UBC-led projects supported by Collaborative Health Research Projects program
Megan Levings is among the UBC researchers awarded funding for collaborative health research.
Pain medications linked to higher cardiovascular risks in patients with osteoarthritis
Those with osteoarthritis in the study sample had a 23 per cent higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
“Gold standard” food allergy test faces implementation barriers, but solutions possible
New study concludes that oral food challenge procedure faces multiple barriers preventing its widespread implementation.
High insulin production may contribute to pancreatic cancer
Led by PhD student Anni Zhang, UBC study is first to demonstrate a causal link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer.
Student Profile: Federico Andrade-Rivas
PhD student in Population and Public Health studies the interaction between human health and the environment.