Remdesivir for COVID-19 found to reduce need for mechanical ventilation
UBC-led study part of world’s largest randomized control trial on COVID-19 therapeutics.
Faculty of Medicine researchers awarded funding for interdisciplinary health research
Collaborative projects seek to improve health and address health inequities.
More Canadians may be driving high since cannabis legalization
New UBC study shows THC prevalence among injured drivers has doubled since legalization.
Seven Faculty of Medicine researchers appointed as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Chairholders will work across diverse fields to advance knowledge, discovery and translation.
UBC researchers lead $24 million project to treat spinal cord injury
Federally funded work will develop a biomaterial bridge to help regrow nerve fibres.
Faculty of medicine members honoured with 2021 CAME Awards
The awards recognize faculty and learners committed to medical education.
Researchers awarded funding to mitigate COVID-19 pandemic impacts on children, youth and families
Projects span topics from unintentional injuries to social determinants of mental health.
UBC study reveals link between medically prescribed opioids and injection drug use
Patients receiving chronic prescription opioid treatments are eight times more at risk of initiating injection drug use.
UBC faculty of medicine members appointed to the Order of Canada for 2021
Drs. Pieter Cullis, Connie Eaves, Donald McKenzie and Peter Zandstra received the honour for their contributions to the country.
UBC student-led clinics collaborate to improve patient care
How a new training model is teaching students about the power of team-based learning.