COVID-19 survey shows almost eight out of 10 adults are worried, bored, stressed, lonely or sad
Pandemic exacts continued toll on mental health—outdoor activity and social connections are helping people cope.
Potential ‘Achilles’ heel’ of SARS-CoV-2 virus captured on video
An international team of researchers led by UBC’s Dr. Josef Penninger has discovered new insights into SARS-CoV-2.
Faculty of medicine members named 2021 Distinguished University Scholars at UBC
The awards recognize exceptional faculty who have distinguished themselves as scholars in research and/or teaching and learning.
Biotechnology in B.C.—future treatments and potential cures for cancer
Dr. Peter Zandstra explains how the pandemic is shaping biotechnology in B.C., and discusses some of the novel treatments and potential cures for other diseases underway at biotechnology company Notch.
UBC researchers identify the most dangerous prescriptions for B.C. drivers
The results indicate a need for more caution among drivers taking medications, and specific advice from physicians who prescribe them.
UBC medical students celebrate Match Day milestone
Learn more about what’s next for a few members of the class of 2021.
New book tells the remarkable journey of B.C.’s medical school
Authors John and Wendy Cairns, David Ostrow and Gavin Stuart tell the remarkable journey of the Faculty of Medicine’s first 70 years.
UBC cancer researchers receive international team science award
Dr. Poul Sorensen is the principal investigator of the Vancouver team on the St. Baldrick’s Foundation-Stand Up To Cancer (SUTC) Pediatric Cancer Dream Team.
Investing in the future of lab quality
Early in his career as a family physician, Dr. Donald Rix, CM, OBC (1931-2009) recognized the importance of laboratory medicine. To honour his legacy, the Rix Family Foundation has donated $1.5 million to the UBC Faculty of Medicine to establish the Donald B. Rix Professorship in Laboratory Quality at UBC.
Cloud computing support accelerates COVID-19 vaccine improvements
Professor Leonard Foster and his team have been studying the virus responsible for COVID-19 in hopes of developing a more targeted vaccine with fewer side effects.