UBC-led study finds trial drug can significantly block early stages of COVID-19 in engineered human tissues
The findings hold promise as a treatment capable of stopping early infection of the novel coronavirus.
Scientists discover gene that increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease
International research team led by Dr. Weihong Song has for the first time identified a gene that increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
UBC researchers warn of dangers of air pollution during COVID-19 outbreak
Air pollution can make infections of the respiratory tract more severe.
More UBC researchers receive federal funding to study COVID-19
Five Faculty of Medicine scientists awarded $2.3 million for research on novel coronavirus.
Faculty members receive funding to advance stem cell research
Drs. Zachary Laksman, Bruce Verchere and Tim Kieffer have collectively received more than $1.6M from the Stem Cell Network.
Faculty of Medicine members nominated for the 2020 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
The awards recognize individuals for their outstanding contributions to the well-being of communities across Metro Vancouver.
New funding accelerates COVID-19 research at UBC
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive federal funding to advance global COVID-19 response.
Faculty members awarded CIHR funding to investigate under-researched areas in women’s health
The grant will enable faculty members to advance clinical research in women’s health, while building capacity in the next generation of women’s health clinician-researchers.
Match Day 2020: UBC medical students celebrate milestone on journey to becoming a doctor
Learn more about what’s next for a few members of the class of 2020.
UBC researcher helping with global response to coronavirus
Dr. Srinivas Murthy discusses the outcome of the World Health Organization forum and his role in helping combat the outbreak.