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.
Pregnancy and birth in the time of a pandemic
UBC’s Dr. Deborah Money is leading a national study examining maternal and infant outcomes among pregnant women with COVID-19.
Cannabis poisonings in children linked with drinking and illicit drug use
A new study looks at cannabis poisoning incidents in children prior to the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada.
Predicting the evolution of COVID-19 to help manage future outbreaks
A new project will help inform the early design of effective tests, therapies and vaccines.
Community Update from Dean Dermot Kelleher
Read a message from Dean Dermot Kelleher on recent events.
Making a difference: UBC medical students support patients in self-isolation
Volunteers offer non-medical follow-up help and advice.