Combatting COVID-19
Hear from UBC experts, learn more about work on the frontlines, and discover the latest research helping to combat the global outbreak.
UBC-led study finds trial drug can significantly block early stages of COVID-19 in engineered human tissues
The findings hold promise as a treatment capable of stopping early infection of the novel coronavirus.
Scientists discover gene that increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease
International research team led by Dr. Weihong Song has for the first time identified a gene that increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
UBC researchers warn of dangers of air pollution during COVID-19 outbreak
Air pollution can make infections of the respiratory tract more severe.
More UBC researchers receive federal funding to study COVID-19
Five Faculty of Medicine scientists awarded $2.3 million for research on novel coronavirus.
Myth busting: Setting the record straight on ibuprofen and COVID-19
Dr. Mahyar Etminan, an epidemiologist and drug safety expert, explains the drug safety evidence of ibuprofen.
New funding accelerates COVID-19 research at UBC
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive federal funding to advance global COVID-19 response.
International Women’s Day
Meet some of the outstanding women in the Faculty of Medicine.
One-on-One with Dr. Sophia Frangou
Dr. Frangou is the inaugural UBC President’s Excellence Chair in Brain Health.
Match Day 2020: UBC medical students celebrate milestone on journey to becoming a doctor
Learn more about what’s next for a few members of the class of 2020.