$3M gift to accelerate UBC Alzheimer’s research
The need for new therapies and state-of-the-art care for Canadians with Alzheimer’s disease has motivated three longtime friends to donate $3 million to the UBC Faculty of Medicine for research to identify ways to protect the brain as Alzheimer’s progresses.
New study to track COVID-19 transmission in Vancouver schools
The study will also examine the risk of exposure to COVID-19 cases in schools
Scientists in faculty of medicine receive more than $8M in federal research funding
It is part of a research funding announcement through the Canadian Foundation for Innovation.
Clinical faculty of medicine members recognized by UBC Alumni
Alixandra Bacon and Dr. Jim Huang are recipients of the 2020-2021 UBC Alumni Builder Awards.
Faculty of medicine members receive funding for patient-care research and commercialization
Awardees are advancing health research towards practical applications, improving patient care, and developing made-in-B.C. technologies.
UBC resident doctor pursues northern and rural pediatric learning
Dr. Gurkirat Kaur Kandola is one of the first resident doctors to enter the UBC Pediatric Residency Program – Community Impact stream.
Faculty of medicine members awarded 2020 MSFHR C2 and Reach awards
Funded projects include mental health and resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic and social robotics for pediatric anxiety.
National vaccine safety network launches survey to monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines
UBC’s Dr. Julie Bettinger is the lead investigator for the national network.
New study to examine the impact of exercise on aging and brain health
The findings will help advance the development of new interventions to counter the effects of physical inactivity.
COVID-19 vaccinations: what you need to know about the second dose
UBC’s Dr. Manish Sadarangani weighs in on the second dose and explains why some people are harder to vaccinate.