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New research illuminates preterm babies’ response to infections
By dcc2012 | April 5, 2019
Dr. Pascal Lavoie and UBC doctoral students have discovered a protein that affects immune cell response.
Dr. Connie Eaves awarded the 2019 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
By dcc2012 | April 2, 2019
Dr. Eaves recognized as one of the most creative and accomplished biomedical scientists advancing solutions to problems facing humanity around the world.
More than one in 10 Canadians want to be in an open relationship
By dcc2012 | April 1, 2019
A sizeable number of Canadian adults are either in or would like to be in an open relationship, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.
SRO evictions increasing overdose risk and homelessness in Vancouver
By dcc2012 | March 26, 2019
A study led by Ryan McNeil documented how shortcomings in housing policies are leading to evictions among people who use drugs.
Not all stem cells are created equal
By dcc2012 | March 21, 2019
Cells known as “elite clones” appear to outcompete their neighbours in the process of becoming stem cells.
Robot an effective pain management tool for premature babies
By dcc2012 | March 21, 2019
A therapeutic robot that simulates human skin-to-skin contact is helping to reduce pain for babies.
Common treatment for multiple sclerosis may prolong life
By dcc2012 | March 18, 2019
Significant UBC study followed nearly 6,000 patients for more than two decades.
New approach to stroke treatment could minimize brain damage
By dcc2012 | March 14, 2019
A new treatment for stroke may soon be possible, thanks to a discovery by an international team of researchers led by UBC.
New technique reveals big data from tiny babies
By dcc2012 | March 12, 2019
International research team finds major molecular changes unfold during newborns’ first week of life.
Karin Humphries and Leonard Foster receive Distinguished Researcher Awards
By dcc2012 | March 11, 2019
The awards will be presented at Building the Future: Faculty of Medicine Research Trainee Day & Lecture Series on May 3.