Dr. John Webb wins career award for contributions to cardiovascular science
UBC’s Dr. John Webb has received the 2021 Canadian Cardiovascular Society Achievement Award for his pioneering work on minimally invasive heart devices and procedures.
Local solutions for boosting COVID-19 vaccine uptake
How a UBC faculty of medicine project is working to reduce barriers to immunization in western Canada
Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development
New UBC research suggests living in areas with high exposure to greenspace can help set children up for success.
Community partners celebrate launch of UBC’s Drone Transport Initiative
The Stellat’en First Nation and Village of Fraser Lake recently celebrated the official launch of UBC faculty of medicine’s Remote Communities Drone Transport Initiative, a pilot project funded by the 2020 TD Ready Challenge.
Why addressing stigma around substance use matters
Experts say we need to normalize the conversation, as we’ve done with other health conditions.
New text-message program helps ease transition to parenthood
UBC’s Dr. Patricia Janssen introduces SmartParent, Canada’s first parenting education program delivered by text message.
Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated
Researchers analyzed outcomes of more than 10,000 community births in Washington state between 2015 and 2020.
Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
UBC researchers have found Axitinib can restore memory and cognitive function in mice.
Faculty of medicine genetic counselling students receive national awards
The research awards are from the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
Faculty of medicine members awarded funding for knowledge translation
Funding came through the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research 2021 Convening & Collaborating and Reach competitions.