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Joining forces to improve blood research in Canada
By mark glenning | September 24, 2020
Partnership with Canadian Blood Services and UBC’s Centre for Blood Research helps train the next generation of blood scientists.
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive $15M from CIHR’s Project Grant program
By Stephanie Chow | September 22, 2020
Funding will help researchers build and conduct health-related research and knowledge translation projects.
Faculty of Medicine student Lianna Wat receives three prestigious awards
By Stephanie Chow | September 22, 2020
She received the Canadian Institute of Health Research Gold Award of Excellence, a Gairdner Award, and the Lindau Award.
Living with dementia during COVID-19
By dcc2012 | September 21, 2020
Dr. Roger Wong shares 5 tips on how to stay happy and healthy.
Cancer rehabilitation researchers awarded $2.37M through inaugural cancer survivorship grants
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 18, 2020
UBC’s Dr. Kristin Campbell is co-principal investigator on the CanRehab project.
New serological study will analyze samples from pregnant women to track COVID-19 trends
By Reyhana Heatherington | September 17, 2020
This study will analyze samples collected for standard testing in pregnancy from expectant women across Canada.
Scientists uncover essential role of one gene in antibody production
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 15, 2020
New research sheds light the body’s ability to mount a defense against viruses.
Easing restrictions on abortion pill greatly improved access to care in Canada
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 14, 2020
UBC-led study offers lessons for other nations on deregulating mifepristone
UBC’s Dr. Brian Kwon wins inaugural Craig H. Neilsen Visionary Prize
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 10, 2020
Dr. Kwon will receive $1M US for his contributions and demonstrated excellence in the world of spinal cord injury.
UBC researchers run tests to find best materials and styles for face masks
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 9, 2020
Lightweight cotton mask with dried baby-wipe filter combines good filter quality and breathability