Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
UBC researchers have found Axitinib can restore memory and cognitive function in mice.
Faculty of medicine genetic counselling students receive national awards
The research awards are from the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
Faculty of medicine members awarded funding for knowledge translation
Funding came through the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research 2021 Convening & Collaborating and Reach competitions.
Dr. Ted Steiner awarded $125,000 grant for inflammatory bowel disease research
UBC faculty of medicine’s Dr. Ted Steiner is among eight recipients of the Crohn’s and Colitis Grants-in-Aid-of-Research.
Kids too young for a COVID-19 vaccine? How to keep them safe
UBC’s Dr. Ran Goldman offers tips for parents.
Study finds new biomarker for a disease caused by bone marrow transplant
The discovery could lead to new ways to diagnose and treat the disease.
Busting myths about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility
UBC’s Dr. Deborah Money busts some of the many myths circulating about the vaccines’ impact on fertility.
Dzung Vo honoured with 2021 Dr. Judith Hall Award
Dr. Dzung Vo is the 2021 recipient of the Dr. Judith Hall Award from the BC Pediatric Society.
Early-career health researchers and trainees supported by MSFHR awards
The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research announced funding for researchers advancing science, addressing health priorities, and improving the health of British Columbians
In a nutshell: What is genomics?
Advances in genomics research have led to a new era of health and medicine that is more personalized than ever before.