UBC scientists develop test to measure effectiveness of treatments for Huntington’s disease
Group of researchers including Blair Leavitt, Professor, Department of Medical Genetics aims to reduce the levels of toxic protein in the brain that causes Huntington’s disease.
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive more than $62M in CIHR and CFI funding
Researchers have received grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Foundation for Innovation to bolster cutting-edge medical research.
New weapon in the fight against malnutrition
UBC scientists have created an animal model for the condition, replicating the imbalance of intestinal bacteria.
UBC Master of Occupational Therapy students showcase their research at annual Capstone Conference
Explore highlights from the 10th annual Capstone Conference, presented by the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.
Bridging the gap between bench and bedside
UBC’s Clinician Investigator Program helps build the next generation of physician-scientists.
Trauma surveillance goes mobile
UBC general surgery resident Eiman Zargaran helps develop an app to support low-resource trauma centres around the world.
Removing the unknowns from “unknown cause epilepsy”
A $100,000 gift from the Alva Foundation helps Matthew Farrer and colleagues identify the cause of seizures in some children.
Aerobic exercise is as good for the older brain as it is for the body
An hour of aerobic exercise may be more potent than any pill to reduce older adults’ risk of cognitive decline due to mini-strokes, according to research by Teresa Liu-Ambrose.
World’s top HIV/AIDS researchers converge on Vancouver
UBC Professor Evan Wood will address a plenary session of the 8th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention.
The Faculty of Medicine’s newest faculty
A brief introduction to the latest recruits to UBC’s Faculty of Medicine.