How to ease back-to-school stress for school-age kids
Dr. Tyler Black on the return to full-time schooling and children’s mental health
New study examines ‘Achilles’ heel’ of cancer tumours, paving the way for new treatment strategies
UBC and BC Cancer researchers have uncovered a weakness in a key enzyme that solid tumour cancer cells rely on to adapt and survive.
UBC medical student Armaghan Alam receives 2021 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
The awards recognize second year medical students with a track record of community leadership and demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge.
Dr. Nadine Caron appointed Special Advisor on Indigenous Health
Dr. Caron will provide vision, leadership and diplomacy in advancing both the Faculty’s and UBC Health’s strategic focus on promoting an Indigenous lens on collaborative health education and research.
Bridging gaps in community health care
UBC medical resident Willow Thickson is helping to create a safer space for Indigenous patients in BC.
Tailoring wearable technology and telehealth in treating Parkinson’s disease
A new study determines timely and accurate tremor data can improve virtual appointments.
Faculty of medicine researchers receive more than $6.5M from BC Knowledge Development Fund
The funding will drive research by providing students and researchers access to the latest technology, tools and equipment.
Dr. Brandon Tang receives 2021 Canadian Medical Association Award for Young Leaders
Dr. Tang is a recent graduate of UBC’s internal medicine residency program.
Faculty of medicine researchers receive John R. Evans Leaders Fund awards
UBC researchers received more than $5.7m in funding for 37 projects.
Parenting ‘style’ affects children at a molecular level
Changes were observed in DNA sites located in genes associated with the immune system and cognitive development.