Supporting older adults displaced by wildfires
As hundreds of long-term care residents have been evacuated due to wildfires, UBC’s Dr. Roger Wong shares advice for people on how they can support their loved ones.
UBC MD/PhD student Dr. Rohit Singla honoured with 2023 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
Awardees excel in community leadership and interest in advancing knowledge.
Ordinary care in extraordinary times
UBC Faculty of Medicine community members are lending their support to Ukraine.
Baby’s brain development may be linked to their gut bacteria
New UBC research showed that certain microbes were associated with performance in tests of early cognitive development.
UBC researchers identify cells that cause initial airway destruction in COPD patients’ lungs
By understanding the cells involved in small airway loss, the researchers hope to develop more effective treatments and preventative measures for COPD.
UBC researchers receive $7M to advance diabetes research
The projects will develop precision medicine approaches for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Faculty of medicine members among 2023 Order of B.C. recipients
Drs. Penny Ballem, Jane Buxton and Pieter Cullis have been appointed to the Order of B.C., the province’s highest honour.
Dr. Steven Miller awarded 2023 James H. Graham Award of Merit
The award for outstanding career achievements is from The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Faculty of medicine researchers leading 42 projects awarded CIHR Spring 2023 grants
The projects address key health challenges like cancer, respiratory health, spinal cord injury and more.
Modern antidepressants may reduce risk of relapse for patients with bipolar depression
UBC researchers led an international clinical trial that promises to change how bipolar depression is managed globally.