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Faculty of Medicine researchers receive Partnership Engage Grants funding
By Stephanie Chow | October 5, 2020
This funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council supports researchers working with businesses and community partners across Canada.
Spinal cord injury research at UBC receives $48M grant
By Kerry Blackadar | October 1, 2020
The five-year project will revolutionize spinal cord injury treatments using innovative, implantable technologies.
Dr. Annalee Yassi recognized for COVID-19 project serving front line workers
By Reyhana Heatherington | September 30, 2020
She received a medal from the Vancouver Medical, Dental and Allied Staff Association and Vancouver Physician Staff Association.
2020 Faculty of Medicine Award Recipients
By Stephanie Chow | September 30, 2020
Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service.
National survey supports Canadians living with disabilities during COVID-19
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 28, 2020
Findings will help ensure strategies meet the needs of people of all abilities.
Earlier testing and tracing could have prevented spread of COVID-19 in U.S. and Europe
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 25, 2020
Dr. Jeffrey Joy discusses findings from his recent study that reconstructed the global spread of SARS-CoV-2 using genomic data.
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive $15M from CIHR’s Project Grant program
By Stephanie Chow | September 22, 2020
Funding will help researchers build and conduct health-related research and knowledge translation projects.
Faculty of Medicine student Lianna Wat receives three prestigious awards
By Stephanie Chow | September 22, 2020
She received the Canadian Institute of Health Research Gold Award of Excellence, a Gairdner Award, and the Lindau Award.
Living with dementia during COVID-19
By dcc2012 | September 21, 2020
Dr. Roger Wong shares 5 tips on how to stay happy and healthy.
Cancer rehabilitation researchers awarded $2.37M through inaugural cancer survivorship grants
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 18, 2020
UBC’s Dr. Kristin Campbell is co-principal investigator on the CanRehab project.