Biotechnology in B.C.—future treatments and potential cures for cancer
Dr. Peter Zandstra explains how the pandemic is shaping biotechnology in B.C., and discusses some of the novel treatments and potential cures for other diseases underway at biotechnology company Notch.
UBC researchers identify the most dangerous prescriptions for B.C. drivers
The results indicate a need for more caution among drivers taking medications, and specific advice from physicians who prescribe them.
UBC medical students celebrate Match Day milestone
Learn more about what’s next for a few members of the class of 2021.
New book tells the remarkable journey of B.C.’s medical school
Authors John and Wendy Cairns, David Ostrow and Gavin Stuart tell the remarkable journey of the Faculty of Medicine’s first 70 years.
UBC cancer researchers receive international team science award
Dr. Poul Sorensen is the principal investigator of the Vancouver team on the St. Baldrick’s Foundation-Stand Up To Cancer (SUTC) Pediatric Cancer Dream Team.
Investing in the future of lab quality
Early in his career as a family physician, Dr. Donald Rix, CM, OBC (1931-2009) recognized the importance of laboratory medicine. To honour his legacy, the Rix Family Foundation has donated $1.5 million to the UBC Faculty of Medicine to establish the Donald B. Rix Professorship in Laboratory Quality at UBC.
Cloud computing support accelerates COVID-19 vaccine improvements
Professor Leonard Foster and his team have been studying the virus responsible for COVID-19 in hopes of developing a more targeted vaccine with fewer side effects.
COVID-19 virus variants research receives national funding
Faculty of medicine researchers received national funding for work on COVID-19 virus variants.
UBC neuroscientist joins investigation of a mysterious new brain disease
Dr. Neil Cashman is among a national team of researchers examining a cluster of cases in New Brunswick.
2020 UBC Faculty Research Awards honours faculty of medicine researchers
Winners were selected by UBC’s Faculty Research Award Committee.