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.
Dr. Ruth Grunau awarded 2021 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize
Dr. Ruth Grunau is a professor in the faculty of medicine’s department of pediatrics.
Innovative coating for blood vessels reduces rejection of transplanted organs
The breakthrough could one day improve quality of life for transplant patients and improve the lifespan of transplanted organs.
New study to explore potential of magnetic nanoparticles to help treat type 2 diabetes
The two-year project is funded by the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund.
When maternity care providers don’t take ‘no’ for an answer
The largest study of its kind in B.C. analyzed responses from people who declined a test or procedure their care provider recommended.
Beyond COVID-19: How mRNA technology could transform how we treat disease
B.C. could be next hub for developing, manufacturing high-tech vaccine platform.