UBC researchers set sights on coronavirus antibodies
A new research project may produce new treatment methods for patients with COVID-19 and help prevent transmission of the deadly virus.
Sexual health and domestic violence during COVID-19
Dr. Lori Brotto is leading a national survey to measure changes in sexual health and the prevalence of gender-based violence during COVID-19.
Mom and baby share “good bacteria” through breast milk
The process of pumping, storing and bottle-feeding breast milk may reduce the transfer of bacteria from mom to baby.
Evaluating COVID-19 vaccines amid pandemic poses challenges
A new paper reveals the pandemic presents a unique challenge when it comes to evaluating the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.
UBC faculty of medicine researchers receive nearly $14M in federal funding for COVID-19 research
The latest investment supports COVID-19 research on drug research, obstetrics, medical imaging, Indigenous health and more.
Wildfire smoke has immediate harmful health effects
New UBC research finds exposure to wildfire smoke affects the body’s respiratory and cardiovascular systems almost immediately.
Heat may kill more people than previously reported
Even moderately hot weather may actually be killing thousands, not hundreds as previously reported.
$1.5 million to develop a Canadian brain research strategy
A new research network, co-led by UBC’s Dr. Judy Illes, will advance brain research to improve the quality of life for Canadians with brain illnesses.
Falling childhood asthma rates linked to declining use of unnecessary antibiotics
A new study suggests that careful antibiotic use in children under the age of one is important to help preserve the diversity and abundance of healthy gut bacteria.
New test paves the way for tailored treatment of deadliest form of ovarian cancer
UBC faculty of medicine researchers have led an international team in developing a new test to better diagnose different types of ovarian cancer.