Why addressing stigma around substance use matters
Experts say we need to normalize the conversation, as we’ve done with other health conditions.
New text-message program helps ease transition to parenthood
UBC’s Dr. Patricia Janssen introduces SmartParent, Canada’s first parenting education program delivered by text message.
Community partners celebrate launch of Drone Transport Initiative
On October 13, 2021, UBC’s Remote Communities Drone Transport Initiative will officially launch in Fraser Lake and at Stellat’en First Nation.
Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated
Researchers analyzed outcomes of more than 10,000 community births in Washington state between 2015 and 2020.
Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
UBC researchers have found Axitinib can restore memory and cognitive function in mice.
Faculty of medicine genetic counselling students receive national awards
The research awards are from the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
Faculty of medicine members awarded funding for knowledge translation
Funding came through the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research 2021 Convening & Collaborating and Reach competitions.
Dr. Ted Steiner awarded $125,000 grant for inflammatory bowel disease research
UBC faculty of medicine’s Dr. Ted Steiner is among eight recipients of the Crohn’s and Colitis Grants-in-Aid-of-Research.
Study finds new biomarker for a disease caused by bone marrow transplant
The discovery could lead to new ways to diagnose and treat the disease.
Busting myths about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility
UBC’s Dr. Deborah Money busts some of the many myths circulating about the vaccines’ impact on fertility.