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Seven Faculty of Medicine researchers appointed as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
By dcc2012 | January 12, 2022
Chairholders will work across diverse fields to advance knowledge, discovery and translation.
UBC researchers lead $24 million project to treat spinal cord injury
By dcc2012 | January 12, 2022
Federally funded work will develop a biomaterial bridge to help regrow nerve fibres.
Faculty of medicine members honoured with 2021 CAME Awards
By Reyhana Heatherington | January 7, 2022
The awards recognize faculty and learners committed to medical education.
Researchers awarded funding to mitigate COVID-19 pandemic impacts on children, youth and families
By dcc2012 | January 6, 2022
Projects span topics from unintentional injuries to social determinants of mental health.
UBC study reveals link between medically prescribed opioids and injection drug use
By dcc2012 | January 6, 2022
Patients receiving chronic prescription opioid treatments are eight times more at risk of initiating injection drug use.
UBC faculty of medicine members appointed to the Order of Canada for 2021
By dcc2012 | January 5, 2022
Drs. Pieter Cullis, Connie Eaves, Donald McKenzie and Peter Zandstra received the honour for their contributions to the country.
UBC student-led clinics collaborate to improve patient care
By dcc2012 | January 4, 2022
How a new training model is teaching students about the power of team-based learning.
UBC clinical trial supports new self-administered rapid antigen test
By Reyhana Heatherington | December 23, 2021
The tool could help combat growing uncertainty, prevent transmission and potentially save lives.
UBC scientists first in the world to unveil molecular-level analysis of Omicron spike protein
By dcc2012 | December 22, 2021
Findings show strong antibody evasion and binding with human cells that contribute to increased transmissibility—and that vaccination remains the best defence.
Remembering Dr. Martin Hollenberg (1934–2021)
By dcc2012 | December 21, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Martin Hollenberg.