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.
Celebrating Resident Awareness Week
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.
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
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.
The results will help inform guidelines to protect paramedics from the virus.
UBC medicine professor working with Netflix on COVID-19 safety plans
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
This round of funding from SSHRC includes 111 new grants totalling more than $2.5 million.