Nearly half of parents willing to accept less rigorous testing of COVID-19 vaccine
A new study from researchers at UBC’s faculty of medicine surveyed more than 2,500 families from around the world.
Six Faculty of Medicine researchers elected as Fellows into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Drs. Allison Eddy, Raymond Lam, Lakshmi Yatham, David Huntsman, Lori Brotto and Peter Zandstra were selected to join as Fellows for 2020.
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive Partnership Engage Grants funding
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
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
She received a medal from the Vancouver Medical, Dental and Allied Staff Association and Vancouver Physician Staff Association.
2020 Faculty of Medicine Award Recipients
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
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
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
Funding will help researchers build and conduct health-related research and knowledge translation projects.
Faculty of Medicine student Lianna Wat receives three prestigious awards
She received the Canadian Institute of Health Research Gold Award of Excellence, a Gairdner Award, and the Lindau Award.