UBC faculty of medicine researchers receive more than $5M as part of Canada’s largest investment in clinical trials
Drs. Kevin Hay and Srinivas Murthy received funding for work on leukemia treatment and pneumonia care.
Research by UBC professor lays groundwork for life-saving breast cancer treatment
Drug promotes disease-free survival in breast cancer patients and markedly improves quality of life
Bringing women’s heart health to the forefront
Dr. Tara Sedlak is improving equity in cardiac research – and shares tips for maintaining a healthy heart.
UBC biotech spin-off raises $75M to bring cancer treatments to patients
With roots in UBC research, Alpha-9 Theranostics is developing cancer radiotherapies that target tumours while avoiding healthy tissues.
Traffic pollution impairs brain function
First-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain.
Natalie Strynadka appointed to UBC’s highest faculty honour: University Killam Professor
The Professorship recognizes exceptional teachers and researchers who have received international recognition for their talents and achievements.
Charting a new course for MS treatment
Research from the UBC Faculty of Medicine could stop the disease in its tracks — and even reverse its devastating effects.
Faculty of medicine members receive funding from UBC’s 2022 Partnership Recognition and Exploration fund
Project topics include brain injury, harm reduction and hereditary cancer.
Breastfeeding babies can offset the risk of asthma from antibiotics
New study shows that breastfeeding can protect infants from the risk of asthma due to antibiotic exposure.
UBC faculty of medicine community members appointed to the Order of Canada for December 2022
Drs. Allen Eaves and Paula Gordon were honoured for their extraordinary contributions to the country.