Cannabis poisonings in children linked with drinking and illicit drug use
A new study looks at cannabis poisoning incidents in children prior to the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada.
Researchers uncover novel approach for treating eczema
Approximately 15-20 per cent of Canadians live with some form of eczema
Predicting the evolution of COVID-19 to help manage future outbreaks
A new project will help inform the early design of effective tests, therapies and vaccines.
Faculty members receive funding for social sciences and humanities research
Their inclusive research projects are supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.
Making a difference: UBC medical students support patients in self-isolation
Volunteers offer non-medical follow-up help and advice.
Faculty of Medicine researchers to explore new cross-discipline research directions
Dr. Tal Jarus and Dr. Terrance Snutch have been awarded funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund Exploration stream.
UBC researchers join with partners to develop portable ultrasound scanner network for COVID-19
Scanner expected to speed up diagnoses in rural and remote areas.
Majority of cannabis use in Vancouver’s DTES for therapeutic purposes, may also reduce opioid overdose risk
Study finds most people at high risk of overdose who use cannabis do so for pain relief and other therapeutic reasons.
UBC researchers ask for public input to inform COVID-19 policy
The team will seek input from hundreds of citizens in an online deliberation series.
UBC scientist identifies a gene that controls thinness
A new study by Dr. Josef Penninger shines new light on why some people can eat as much as they want, and still stay thin.