Why addressing stigma around substance use matters
Experts say we need to normalize the conversation, as we’ve done with other health conditions.
Flu season is coming and it could be ugly: what you need to know
UBC’s Dr. Michael Curry weighs in on how to reduce your risk of getting sick.
New text-message program helps ease transition to parenthood
UBC’s Dr. Patricia Janssen introduces SmartParent, Canada’s first parenting education program delivered by text message.
Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated
Researchers analyzed outcomes of more than 10,000 community births in Washington state between 2015 and 2020.
UBC student-led program connects people with communication challenges
Camp CONNECT provided Speech-Language Pathology students with clinical training experiences and opportunities to connect with the community.
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.