Pilot clinical trial in China to test UBC researcher’s findings as a targeted therapy for COVID-19
APN01, a drug made by Apeiron Biologics and developed based on the work of UBC’s Josef Penninger, is already shown to block viral spread in SARS.
UBC’s Dr. Bruce Vallance receives federal funding to advance microbiome research
Dr. Vallance and his team will look specifically at the role of microbes in inflammatory bowel diseases among youth.
UBC researchers awarded more than $1M to tackle aggressive bone cancer in children
Dr. Mads Daugaard and Dr. Poul Sorensen are employing novel strategies to target Ewing sarcoma.
Deborah Money awarded Red Ribbon Award from AIDS Vancouver
The award is in recognition of her years of work and dedication to help support people living with HIV/AIDS.
New device identifies high-quality blood donors
Researchers tested stored red blood cells from eight different donors using a custom-made microfluidics device.
Building capacity for telediabetes care in urban (and rural) Indigenous communities
Aidan O’Callahan, an Honours Cognitive Psychology and Indigenous Studies student from the University of British Columbia Okanagan, worked on a FoM SSRP research project in the summer of 2019. Could you please briefly describe the project you were involved with? AO: For sure! Over the summer, I worked under Dr. Charlotte Jones (clinical associate professor […]
New study first to show rerouting patterns in the brain post-concussion
Researchers found alternative pathways by which the brain was redirecting information in those who were recently concussed.
Kevin Eva awarded 2020 Ian Hart Award for Distinguished Contribution to Medical Education
The award recognizes senior faculty who have made an exceptional contribution to medical education throughout their academic career.
Elizabeth Simpson awarded Fighting Blindness Canada research grant
Her team is working on a novel treatment for an eye disorder called aniridia.
Living near major roads linked to increased risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS
The higher risk is likely due to increased exposure to air pollution.