UBC’s Dr. Mel Krajden awarded Order of B.C.
He has made significant contributions to fields such as Hepatitis, HIV, HPV, and most recently, COVID-19.
Dr. Kyla Hildebrand honoured with 2020 Royal College AMS Donald Richards Wilson Award
She is recognized for demonstrating excellence in integrating the CanMEDS Roles into six fellowship programs at UBC and institutions across Canada.
Faculty of Medicine graduate students recognized by the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
The students are recipients of the 2020 Top Graduating Doctoral Student Award and Rising Star Award.
Dr. Srinivas Murthy named research chair in pandemic preparedness
The position will support Dr. Murthy in his research on pandemic clinical research.
Three Faculty of Medicine researchers to study long-term effects of COVID-19 on children
Drs. Michael Kobor, Brett Finlay, and Sara Mostafavi are part of a cross-disciplinary team that received funding from the Manulife CIFAR Population Health & Well-being Grant Program.
Dr. Roger Wong honoured with 2020 Duncan Graham Award for medical education leadership
The award is presented by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
UBC scientists sequencing the genomes of Canadians with COVID-19
Research could explain why COVID-19 is mild for some, fatal for others.
UBC researchers set sights on coronavirus antibodies
A new research project may produce new treatment methods for patients with COVID-19 and help prevent transmission of the deadly virus.
Sexual health and domestic violence during COVID-19
Dr. Lori Brotto is leading a national survey to measure changes in sexual health and the prevalence of gender-based violence during COVID-19.
Mom and baby share “good bacteria” through breast milk
The process of pumping, storing and bottle-feeding breast milk may reduce the transfer of bacteria from mom to baby.