A psychedelic research renaissance
Can psychedelics be used to treat substance use addiction and mental health conditions?
Bob Bluman receives the 2019 Doug Cochrane Leadership in Quality Award
Dr. Bob Bluman has been awarded the 2019 Doug Cochrane Leadership in Quality Award from the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council.
Transforming heart health
Dr. Tara Sedlak is a central force in the field of women’s heart health.
Dr. Julio Montaner receives Senate 150th Anniversary Medal
Dr. Julio Montaner, UBC University Killam Professor in Medicine, has received the Senate 150th Anniversary Medal.
Integrating cultural practices improves health care for Indigenous women living with partner violence
Study co-authored by Roberta Price from the Department of Family Practice highlights the importance of a holistic approach towards healing.
UBC medical students explore life and death through theatre
This year’s MedPlay brings together 20 students in the production of Everybody, by playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.
Breaking down walls: Indigenous students win gold
A team of UBC health sciences students won first place at an international event for Indigenous allied health professionals.
More oversight needed for consumer brain stimulation devices
Peter Reiner, UBC professor of neuroethics, believes there is a need for more oversight of neurotechnologies.
New tumour test could guide personalized treatment for children with cancer
Scientists at UBC and BC Children’s Hospital are the first in Canada to use a new test for pediatric tumour analysis.
Some pregnant women don’t believe cannabis is harmful to their fetus
Up to one-third of pregnant women do not believe cannabis is harmful to their fetus, according to a new review by UBC researchers.