Jeannie Shoveller becomes 1st woman chairperson in the history of the CIHR
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor made the announcement on June 5, 2019.
Microglial ‘fingers’ probe dense brain structures in health and disease
New UBC research expands our understanding of the brain’s immune cells.
Home exercise program reduces rate of falls for at-risk seniors
At-home exercise program reduced falls in high-risk seniors by 36%, according to research led by Teresa Liu-Ambrose.
Alternative income assistance payment schedules could reduce drug use and related harm
Study led by Lindsay Richardson examined whether varying the timing and frequency of income assistance payments can mitigate drug-related harms.
Early career medical researchers awarded $1.2 million from New Frontiers in Research Fund
Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine received more than $1.2 million.
Steroids can reduce lung cancer risk in COPD patients
New UBC study co-authored by Don Sin evaluated 10 years’ worth of medical and pharmacy data.
Occupational and physical therapy programs expand to northern B.C.
B.C. government invests $3.3M for 36 more masters seats in physical therapy programs.
CREST.BD network recognized by CIHR for transformation in patient engagement
CREST.BD and its leader, Erin Michalak, received a Gold Leaf Prize for excellence in translational health research.
Wearable brain devices marketed to consumers raise ethical questions
Neuroethicist Judy Illes recommends caution with wearable brain devices
Award supports research into broad-spectrum childhood cancer treatments
Mads Daugaard is given carte blanche to discover solid tumour treatments for children.