On-scene care saves more lives than transporting cardiac arrest patients to hospital
UBC’s Dr. Brian Grunau weighs in on the findings of his new study on treating cardiac arrests.
Drawing closer to COVID-19 treatment breakthrough
A new clinical trial led by Dr. Josef Penninger may uncover a treatment method for COVID-19 that could save countless lives worldwide
The psychological toll of the pandemic – Will we ever shake hands again?
Dr. Lakshmi Yatham explores the psychological toll of COVID-19 and offers his advice on combatting stress and anxiety as society adapts to the new normal.
UBC recognizes four of Canada’s top health researchers
Nada Jabado of McGill University is among the recipients of this year’s prizes.
Six Faculty of Medicine researchers elected as Fellows into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Drs. Allison Eddy, Raymond Lam, Lakshmi Yatham, David Huntsman, Lori Brotto and Peter Zandstra were selected to join as Fellows for 2020.
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive Partnership Engage Grants funding
This funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council supports researchers working with businesses and community partners across Canada.
Dr. Annalee Yassi recognized for COVID-19 project serving front line workers
She received a medal from the Vancouver Medical, Dental and Allied Staff Association and Vancouver Physician Staff Association.
2020 Faculty of Medicine Award Recipients
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service.
National survey supports Canadians living with disabilities during COVID-19
Findings will help ensure strategies meet the needs of people of all abilities.
Earlier testing and tracing could have prevented spread of COVID-19 in U.S. and Europe
Dr. Jeffrey Joy discusses findings from his recent study that reconstructed the global spread of SARS-CoV-2 using genomic data.