Mining 25 years of data uncovers a new predictor of age of onset for Huntington disease
UBC researchers have uncovered a genetic variant that significantly influences age of onset in patients.
A new way of diagnosing and treating disease — without cutting skin
UBC researchers develop new laser microscope that could be ‘revolutionary’ for treatment of diseases such as skin cancer.
School of Biomedical Engineering nears student gender parity
The new school is closing in on a milestone of student gender parity.
International leader in proteomics and system biology match makes for healthier bees
Leonard Foster leads a team of researchers using mass spectrometers to study bee proteins.
Kids with harder to manage diabetes improve the most from insulin pumps
New research led by Brenden Hursh suggests clinicians may need to rethink which children are offered this treatment.
Huntington drug successfully lowers levels of disease-causing protein
An international clinical trial has found that a new drug for Huntington disease is safe and lowers levels of disease-causing protein.
New research suggests no mental health benefits to eating your placenta
The study is the largest so far to look at the effects of eating one’s placenta.
New “Allergy Check” tool helps to assess the likelihood of having a food allergy
The app, co-developed by Edmond Chan, provides a personalized result and resources to learn more about food allergies.
Are Canadians kept in the dark about potential drug safety risks?
Government warnings about potential drug safety risks vary significantly across countries, according to a new study co-authored by UBC researchers.
UBC professor finds ketamine alleviates acute pain during ambulance rides
Dr. Gary Andolfatto didn’t anticipate that furthering his pain management research would become a personal mission—but he didn’t expect to injure himself either.