Dr. Thalia Field named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2020
Dr. Field is a stroke neurologist and clinician-researcher with a focus on clinical trials.
Tracking and predicting the spread of the virus
Since COVID-19 broke, UBC’s Drs. Danuta Skowronski & Dr. David Patrick have been tracking & forecasting the spread of the virus.
Pursuing new COVID-19 drug treatments
UBC researchers are employing cutting-edge techniques in their quest to find an anti-viral drug to treat COVID-19.
New research comparing HIV medications set to change international recommendations
The study found that dolutegravir is the optimal medication for first-line treatment for people newly diagnosed with HIV.
Global COVID-19 treatment trial shows current antivirals are of little benefit to hospitalized patients
The world’s largest trial on COVID-19 therapeutics has generated conclusive evidence on the effectiveness of repurposed drugs for the treatment of COVID-19.
Research could change how blood pressure is managed in spinal cord injury patients
The study findings challenge the current standard.
On-scene care saves more lives than transporting cardiac arrest patients to hospital
UBC’s Dr. Brian Grunau weighs in on the findings of his new study on treating cardiac arrests.
Drawing closer to COVID-19 treatment breakthrough
A new clinical trial led by Dr. Josef Penninger may uncover a treatment method for COVID-19 that could save countless lives worldwide
The psychological toll of the pandemic – Will we ever shake hands again?
Dr. Lakshmi Yatham explores the psychological toll of COVID-19 and offers his advice on combatting stress and anxiety as society adapts to the new normal.
UBC recognizes four of Canada’s top health researchers
Nada Jabado of McGill University is among the recipients of this year’s prizes.