Researchers begin clinical trial for rare yet devastating condition among pregnant women
Researcher Kenneth Lim is investigating whether Viagra can be an effective treatment for early intrauterine growth restriction among pregnant women.
Sam Aparicio part of global team creating 3-D tumour map
The tool will allow examination of a patient’s entire tumour in unprecedented detail to improve diagnosis and treatment for the disease.
UBC scientists create a mouse that resists cocaine’s lure
The findings add to the evidence that habitual drug use is more a matter of genetics and biochemistry than just poor judgment.
B.C. Centre on Substance Use gets boost from province and a donor
Led by Professor of Medicine Evan Wood, the centre has developed a clinical treatment guideline for opioid use disorder.
UBC residents celebrate annual Resident Awareness Week
David Kim, UBC medical resident and President of the Resident Doctors of BC, talks about the importance of Resident Awareness Week and how residents can get involved.
A national effort to improve care for children with brain-based disabilities
UBC is co-directing the project, and UBC faculty members are leading four of the 12 investigations.
Research builds a healing community
How a study about the effectiveness of exercise for women with breast cancer created a vibrant support network.
Older Canadians skip meds due to cost, putting them at risk for complications
Steve Morgan says Canada ranked second-highest among countries with skipped prescriptions.
UBC Resident Wellness Office opens second location at Surrey Memorial Hospital
Launch of a new space in Surrey is expanding reach of wellness services for medical residents.
UBC scientist is paving the way in Alzheimer’s research
UBC Professor Cheryl Wellington talks about her current projects and how she thinks emerging research will shape the way we diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s 10 years from now.