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Why your plans to age in place need to start now
By Qian Chow | April 5, 2024
Dr. Karen Humphreys shares advice to help people age in place.
Faculty of medicine researchers awarded 2024 BCKDF funding for health research
By Qian Chow | April 4, 2024
Funded project topics include rare cancers, obesity and diabetes therapeutics and genome sequencing and analysis.
Remembering Dr. Connie Eaves, a pioneer in leukemia and breast cancer research
By Alex Tsui | April 2, 2024
Dr. Connie Eaves’ ground-breaking research, spanning more than five decades, and advocacy for more women in STEM will have a profound impact for generations to come.
UBC’s Dr. Devon Greyson named 2024 Applied Public Health Chair
By Qian Chow | April 2, 2024
Dr. Greyson’s chair aims to address barriers to vaccination by filling knowledge gaps on effective health communications.
Endometriosis genomics study co-led by UBC researchers receives $2.2M funding boost
By Qian Chow | March 20, 2024
First-of-its-kind study aims to improve recognition across racial groups and accelerate the development of precision treatments.
Faculty of medicine researchers honoured with UBC’s 2023 Faculty Research Awards
By Qian Chow | March 20, 2024
Recipients are recognized for their research excellence and scholarly achievements.
UBC and the B.C. biotech boom
By Faculty of Medicine | March 14, 2024
A new report from The Globe and Mail highlights how UBC researchers and spin-off companies have propelled Vancouver’s life sciences sector into a global leader.
UBC Medicine research awarded $18M from CFI, NSERC and SSHRC
By Qian Chow | March 14, 2024
New research projects will accelerate the development of innovative treatments for cancer, diabetes, stroke and more.
Four UBC Medicine researchers among new Canada Research Chairs
By Qian Chow | March 13, 2024
Drs. Anna Blakney, Kamyar Keramatian, Yongjin Park and Carolina Tropini are among UBC’s new Canada Research Chairs.
UBC study challenges alarming U.S. maternal death rate reports
By Qian Chow | March 13, 2024
While new research suggests U.S. maternal death rates are stable, researchers say persistent racial and ethnic disparities need addressing.