Qian Chow
UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $25 million in CIHR project grants
Projects address key health challenges including Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, multiple sclerosis, mental health and more.
Why your kids should take risks while playing outdoors this summer
UBC pediatric and injury prevention expert Dr. Mariana Brussoni reveals why risky play is so important for children’s health and development.
How to protect your hearing at summer concerts
Dr. Navid Shahnaz discusses why it’s so important to wear ear protection at concerts and music festivals.
Is it safe to exercise in extreme heat and smoky skies?
UBC professor Dr. Michael Koehle explains why it’s important to adapt your exercise routine to extreme weather conditions.
How to choose the right sunscreen this summer
Dr. Monica Li debunks common sunscreen myths and discusses how you can choose the best protection for your skin.
Proteins and fats can drive insulin production for some, paving way for tailored nutrition
New UBC Medicine research shows how insulin-triggering nutrients vary from person to person.
UBC Medicine faculty members appointed to the Order of Canada for 2024
Considered one of the country’s highest honours, Drs. Cairns, Gunn, Machan, Poenaru and Taunton are recognized for their extraordinary contributions to health and Canadian society.
Federal funding boosts 25 Faculty of Medicine research projects
The projects address pressing topics including cancer, brain health, genomics and more.
UBC researchers receive $3.4M to address brain injuries in survivors of intimate partner violence
New research aims to improve how brain injuries are diagnosed and treated in survivors of intimate partner violence.
Three UBC Medicine researchers awarded funding through New Frontiers in Research Fund
The projects will help treat pressing health challenges like opioid use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, and developmental coordination disorder.