Faculty of Medicine researchers receive Health Research BC awards to shape the future of health
The early-career researchers are tackling a range of research topics, including Alzheimer’s disease and cultural safety of vaccination services.
Hospital admissions for COPD have increased, especially in women and younger adults
New UBC research reveals that hospital admissions for COPD have risen, even while smoking rates and admissions for other health issues have declined.
Closing the gap in Alzheimer’s research
UBC researchers are working to increase Asian representation in Alzheimer’s research, improving disease prevention, diagnosis and care.
B.C. researchers identify gene that fuels aggressive childhood cancers
New UBC research sheds light on why some forms of neuroblastoma are so deadly, uncovers new treatment targets.
Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis named to the Royal Society of Canada for 2023
Fellows are elected by their peers for their outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement.
Four Faculty of Medicine scientists among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Research topics include global health policy, spinal cord injury and more.
Federal and provincial funding boosts 31 Faculty of Medicine research projects
The projects address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges like cancer, spinal cord injury and more.
Dr. Erik Pioro appointed to Professorship in ALS Research at UBC
Dr. Pioro will provide leadership and advance research to accelerate the development of new treatments for people with ALS.
Researchers discover common origin behind major childhood allergies
Several common childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, suggesting new ways to predict and prevent them.
UBC’s Vancouver Summer Program in Medicine brings students together from across the globe
The four-week program introduces students to Canadian health education and life on the West Coast