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.
Neuroethics to form foundation of multi-pillar Canadian Brain Research Strategy
The new strategy, highlighted for the first time in the journal Neuron, offers four strategic pillars.
Shoukat Dedhar and Timothy Kieffer recognized with Faculty Research Awards
Two members of the UBC Faculty of Medicine have been recognized with UBC Killam Research Prizes.
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.