Reyhana Heatherington
How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke
By Reyhana Heatherington | July 24, 2024
Dr. Chris Carlsten highlights the risks of wildfire smoke and the steps people can take to safeguard their respiratory health.
Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer — and how to test for it — using AI
By Reyhana Heatherington | June 26, 2024
New UBC Medicine research will help ensure patients with high-risk endometrial cancer get the care they need.
Three UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
By Reyhana Heatherington | June 14, 2024
Drs. Liam Brunham, Annie Ciernia and Corinna Schindler are among UBC’s new and renewed Canada Research Chairs.
UBC researchers lead world-first organ matching project
By Reyhana Heatherington | June 13, 2024
With $5.8 million in new funding, the project aims to reduce kidney transplant rejections and the need for lifelong medication.
Dr. Pieter Cullis named 2024 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame inductee
By Reyhana Heatherington | October 10, 2023
He is recognized for his leadership in developing the lipid nanoparticle delivery system powering mRNA vaccines and next-generation gene therapies.
Faculty of medicine initiatives receive support from Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Fund
By Reyhana Heatherington | October 3, 2022
Funded projects are helping advance Indigenous peoples’ rights and the journey towards meaningful reconciliation.
National survey of abortion care providers shows access has improved
By Reyhana Heatherington | September 28, 2022
Increase in medical abortion availability helped improve access, particularly in rural communities.
Faculty of medicine researchers awarded funding from BC Knowledge Development Fund
By Reyhana Heatherington | September 21, 2022
The funding will help support research and technology advancements in healthcare and medicine.
AI cell analytics app aims to supercharge biotechnology research
By Reyhana Heatherington | September 20, 2022
Technology developed at the Vancouver Prostate Centre is putting cell analytics into the hands of scientists around the globe.
Catching COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risk of hospitalization, premature birth
By Reyhana Heatherington | May 2, 2022
UBC researchers urge people who are pregnant to remain vigilant and protect themselves from COVID-19.