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Faculty of medicine members awarded 2020 MSFHR C2 and Reach awards
By Reyhana Heatherington | February 25, 2021
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
By Stephanie Chow | February 25, 2021
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
By Stephanie Chow | February 24, 2021
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
By kerry7 | February 12, 2021
UBC’s Dr. Manish Sadarangani weighs in on the second dose and explains why some people are harder to vaccinate.
Celebrating Resident Awareness Week
By sarah stenabaugh | February 10, 2021
Meet UBC resident doctors working on the frontlines during the pandemic.
New study to determine the impact of COVID-19 vaccines in residents of long-term care facilities in B.C.
By dcc2012 | February 10, 2021
The study will also examine factors that have contributed to COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities.
Readying the leaders of tomorrow for health system transformation
By aemccull | February 8, 2021
One of Dr. David Hsu’s fondest memories from graduate school at UBC is discussing current health policy issues with fellow students and senior managers in British Columbia’s health care system at the home of his professor and mentor, Dr. Anne Crichton (1920-2007).
New study will examine COVID-19 impact on paramedics in B.C.
By dcc2012 | February 2, 2021
The results will help inform guidelines to protect paramedics from the virus.
UBC medicine professor working with Netflix on COVID-19 safety plans
By dcc2012 | February 1, 2021
Dr. Adam Lund is using his skills to help the film and TV industry mitigate the risk of transmission on set.
Faculty of medicine researchers awarded COVID initiative grants
By Reyhana Heatherington | January 27, 2021
This round of funding from SSHRC includes 111 new grants totalling more than $2.5 million.