The unique mental health and brain impacts of COVID-19
In a new paper, UBC’s Dr. Judy Illes examines the unique neurological impacts and neuroethical challenges posed by COVID-19.
Hospital ER visits by children down 70% during pandemic peak in B.C.
A new study from UBC researchers found a significant decline in the number of families with children accessing emergency departments across B.C.
Michael Hayden receives Soroka Humanitarian Award
He is recognized for pioneering discoveries in research on neurodegeneration and the translation of these into diagnostics and new therapeutic development.
Teens who participate in extracurriculars, get less screen time, have better mental health
A new study found spending less than two hours per day of recreational screen time was associated with lower levels of anxiety.
Dr. Thalia Field named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2020
Dr. Field is a stroke neurologist and clinician-researcher with a focus on clinical trials.
Tracking and predicting the spread of the virus
Since COVID-19 broke, UBC’s Drs. Danuta Skowronski & Dr. David Patrick have been tracking & forecasting the spread of the virus.
Stem Cell Network grants funding to faculty of medicine researchers
Recipients were granted funding as part of the 2020-2022 Round 2 Funding Competition results.
Trick or treat? How to safely celebrate Halloween during a pandemic
UBC’s Dr. Srinivas Murthy offers tips for parents and advice for those handing out candy from home.
Pursuing new COVID-19 drug treatments
UBC researchers are employing cutting-edge techniques in their quest to find an anti-viral drug to treat COVID-19.
How Joe Biden’s stutter helps people around the world gain confidence
UBC speech-language pathologist explains why confidence is a central component to managing the speech disorder.