UBC scientists capture images of gene-editing enzymes in action
Findings hold promise for future treatment of human diseases caused by DNA mutations.
The 2019 Friedman Award for Scholars in Health recipients
Medical resident Aalia Sachedina is among the eight recipients.
Uncontrolled asthma could cost U.S. economy more than $963 billion in the next 20 years
New study co-authored by Mark FitzGerald estimates the medical costs of uncontrolled asthma combined with productivity losses due to sick days.
The Canadian HIV Trials Network receives $22.85M
The investment will support research on prevention, treatment and developing a cure for HIV.
Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity to receive $1 million
Led by Kate Shannon, the centre will test and evaluate a survivor-centric and trauma-informed approach to supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
Music students perform better in school than non-musical peers
High school students who take music courses score significantly better on math, science and English exams than their non-musical peers, according to new UBC research.
Police presence near supervised consumption sites in Toronto discouraging access
Research led by Geoff Bardwell at the BC Centre on Substance Use suggests that policing may be a key barrier to accessing life-saving health service.
New treatment knocks out cancer with a one-two punch
Developed by Shoukat Dedhar, new cancer treatment has potential to be a heavy hitter when combined with existing therapies.
Microglial ‘fingers’ probe dense brain structures in health and disease
New UBC research expands our understanding of the brain’s immune cells.
Home exercise program reduces rate of falls for at-risk seniors
At-home exercise program reduced falls in high-risk seniors by 36%, according to research led by Teresa Liu-Ambrose.