Jacquelyn Cragg receives L’Oréal-UNESCO award for women in science
Dr. Cragg, a neuro-epidemiologist, is only the third Canadian to ever win this prestigious award.
Game changers
Led by Kathleen Martin Ginis, new research about physical activity is helping to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries.
UBC medical students celebrate next steps
Catch a glimpse of the celebrations and learn more about what the future holds.
Patient-centered learning for patient-centered care
A UBC program is connecting students across health disciplines with some of their most important teachers: patients and their caregivers.
New protein “switch” could be key to controlling blood-poisoning and preventing death
The discovery opens up the potential for new treatments for chronic and acute inflammatory diseases, as well as auto-immune diseases.
Disability progression in multiple sclerosis linked to income, education
The UBC study, led by Helen Tremlett, is the first of its kind.
UBC researchers discover how blood vessels protect the brain during inflammation
Findings could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
Convenience and control: Online sexually transmitted infection testing offers many benefits
Online testing removes some of the barriers that prevent people from getting tested while still providing key information about health and wellness, according to users.
Primary Care Innovation Support Unit takes on team-based care
The Department of Family Practice’s Primary Care Innovation Support Unit was launched in 2018, thanks to the Faculty of Medicine’s Strategic Investment Fund.
Faculty members awarded more than $17.2 million in CIHR project grants
26 projects at the UBC Faculty of Medicine were awarded CIHR grants.