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.
Clinical trial aims to improve outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer after surgery
The trial will assess whether a simple blood test can detect circulating tumour DNA after surgery.
Faculty of medicine members appointed to the Order of BC
Bonnie Henry, Poul Sorensen, Debra Braithwaite and James McEwen are among 16 appointees.
2021 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients
This award is given to those who exemplify outstanding contributions to the Faculty in education, research and/or service in 2020.
What really goes on in a hospital emergency department
Dr. Fred Voon answers key questions in his new book.
Dr. Judy Illes and Dr. Michael Kobor receive Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Awards
The awards recognize outstanding basic science research in the areas of health and life sciences, and outstanding applied research to improve health outcomes of populations.
Virtual coaching program transforms chronic disease prevention and management
HealtheSteps uses evidence-based strategies to energize rural and remote communities to live life well.
Canada needs to take a clinical look at how it supports biomedical discoveries
Dr. Dermot Kelleher and Dr. David Anderson co-wrote an op-ed about the transformational change that come from biomedical discoveries in Canada.
Wildfires are here to stay. How to protect against smoky skies
UBC’s Dr. Michael Brauer discusses the harmful health effects of wildfire smoke and offers advice for those most at risk—including those recovering from COVID-19.
How the pandemic shaped the sex lives of Canadians
A new UBC study uncovers the impact of COVID-19 on sexual desire and behaviour.