With just a tablespoon of blood, B.C. researchers aim to transform cancer treatment
The researchers have developed a new blood test that sequences the genome of tumour DNA in the blood, opening up new possibilities for personalized medicine.
Faculty of medicine researchers awarded more than $36m through CIHR project grants
Project topics include the overdose and COVID-19 crises and COPD.
Even low levels of air pollution contribute to increased health risk
A UBC-led study identified risk of mortality at pollution levels below many national standards.
Nurturing through nature
UBC researchers have received a $1.3 million federal grant to help increase outdoor play in daycares.
UBC medical student receives 2022 Sandra Banner Student Award for Leadership
The award encourages the development of future leaders in medicine.
Your second COVID-19 booster is on the way — but when?
Infectious disease expert Dr. Horacio Bach answers questions about second booster shots for COVID-19.
UBC faculty of medicine members appointed to the Order of Canada for 2022
Drs. Paul Dubord, Donald Enarson, Granger Avery and Martin Schechter recognized for extraordinary contributions to Canada.
UBC Faculty of Medicine honours Canadian leading researchers in cancer, heart and brain disorders
Dr. Sonia Anand of McMaster University is among this year’s awardees.
Cancer drug shows potential as treatment for muscular dystrophy
Experiments in mice show drug makes muscles fibres more resistant to damage characteristic of muscular dystrophy.
New research centre to foster northern clinical and medical life sciences research
Collaboration between UBC, UNBC and Northern Health will help improve care for northern, remote and Indigenous communities.