Faculty of medicine members awarded 2020 MSFHR C2 and Reach awards
Funded projects include mental health and resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic and social robotics for pediatric anxiety.
National vaccine safety network launches survey to monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines
UBC’s Dr. Julie Bettinger is the lead investigator for the national network.
New study to examine the impact of exercise on aging and brain health
The findings will help advance the development of new interventions to counter the effects of physical inactivity.
UBC researchers explore touchless technology to remotely monitor patient vital signs
The project was awarded $147,000 from the National Research Council of Canada’s Pandemic Response Challenge program.
UBC medical students bring comedy radio-play to homes around the world
Ticket sales benefit children in foster care and young mothers in need through Aunt Leah’s Place.
COVID-19 vaccinations: what you need to know about the second dose
UBC’s Dr. Manish Sadarangani weighs in on the second dose and explains why some people are harder to vaccinate.
Celebrating Resident Awareness Week
Meet UBC resident doctors working on the frontlines during the pandemic.
New study to determine the impact of COVID-19 vaccines in residents of long-term care facilities in B.C.
The study will also examine factors that have contributed to COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities.
Revolutionizing the recovery journey
How translational research is improving the lives of heart transplant patients.
New study will examine COVID-19 impact on paramedics in B.C.
The results will help inform guidelines to protect paramedics from the virus.