Award encourages cross-cultural medicine
Jacky Tang is eager to merge his passions for problem solving and connecting with patients when he starts the internal medicine residency program at UBC this summer—an opportunity he links to recognition he received from the Chinese Canadian Medical Society of British Columbia (CCMSBC).
Scientists obtain real-time look at how cancers evolve
A new study shows it may be possible for researchers to predict how breast cancer tumours will evolve over time.
Majority of BC teachers report deteriorated mental health during pandemic
Four out of five teachers reported worse mental health this school year.
Travelling the road to reconciliation
Faculty of Medicine releases Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action
Translating discovery to transform health: Untold stories from medical research
Hear from UBC experts Dr. Pieter Cullis, Dr. Megan Levings and Dr. Sriram Subramaniam as they share insights from their own experiences bringing discoveries into the healthcare system, and perspectives on how to integrate academic research and the biotech industry in B.C. to accelerate health innovation.
Study finds schools are not at higher risk for COVID-19
The researchers tested Vancouver School District staff during the 2020-2021 school year.
Pilot project to bring access to cancer clinical trial care closer to home for patients in northwest B.C.
The project is part of an international clinical trial led by Dr. Robert Olson.
New study to monitor COVID-19 illness and vaccine safety, effectiveness in children and youth in Canada
Dr. Manish Sadarangani is the B.C. site investigator of the new pan-Canadian study.
New study to assess COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among people living with HIV
The results will inform immunization guidelines for the approximately 67,000 Canadians living with HIV.
Ten Faculty of Medicine researchers appointed as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
More than $125 million was invested for 156 new and renewed Chairs at 36 institutions across Canada.