Remdesivir for COVID-19 found to reduce need for mechanical ventilation
UBC-led study part of world’s largest randomized control trial on COVID-19 therapeutics.
Faculty of Medicine researchers awarded funding for interdisciplinary health research
Collaborative projects seek to improve health and address health inequities.
More Canadians may be driving high since cannabis legalization
New UBC study shows THC prevalence among injured drivers has doubled since legalization.
Seven Faculty of Medicine researchers appointed as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Chairholders will work across diverse fields to advance knowledge, discovery and translation.
UBC researchers lead $24 million project to treat spinal cord injury
Federally funded work will develop a biomaterial bridge to help regrow nerve fibres.
UBC scientists first in the world to unveil molecular-level analysis of Omicron spike protein
Findings show strong antibody evasion and binding with human cells that contribute to increased transmissibility—and that vaccination remains the best defence.
More parents plan to get flu shot for kids this fall
COVID-19 concerns may be motivating factor.
HPV strains may impact cervical cancer prognosis
The new study represents the first comprehensive analysis of molecular characteristics of cervical cancers in an African population.
Three Faculty of Medicine researchers to study long-term effects of COVID-19 on children
Drs. Michael Kobor, Brett Finlay, and Sara Mostafavi are part of a cross-disciplinary team that received funding from the Manulife CIFAR Population Health & Well-being Grant Program.
UBC scientists sequencing the genomes of Canadians with COVID-19
Research could explain why COVID-19 is mild for some, fatal for others.