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.
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.