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.
Faculty of medicine members honoured with AFMC 2020 Awards
Two members of UBC’s faculty of medicine community have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to academic medicine in Canada.
Scientific discovery awaits students at new UBC facilities
Renovated and expanded teaching laboratories at UBC will enrich the learning environment.
Obesity, heart disease, and diabetes may be communicable
A new study proposes some non-communicable diseases, like heart disease and diabetes, may spread by gut bacteria.
Sepsis leading cause of death worldwide
Condition responsible for one in five deaths globally, double previous estimate.
UBC researchers seek participants for spinal cord injury study
Dr. Andrei Krassioukov explains the purpose of the study and how eligible patients can get involved.
The opportunity of a lifetime in clinical pharmacology
The impression made on a student by Dr. Sultan Karim resulted in a major philanthropic gift and a collaboration with Oxford University.
Guideline supports people living with alcohol addiction
The guideline aims to bridge the significant research-to-practice gap in this field.
Faculty of medicine members awarded 2019 WHRI grants
The grants provide support for pilot studies in women’s and newborn’s health.
A brighter future for mental health research
The Marshall Scholars and Fellows Awards fund up to five post-graduate fellows and fifteen masters-level scholars per year.