UBC researchers embark on first-in-Canada study for easing COVID-19 restrictions
Drs. Mel Krajden, Josef Penninger, and Simon Pimstone are collaborating with a team of industry, academic, and public sector partners.
Research discovery may offer new treatment options for people diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer
The study involves small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type.
One in three people avoiding health care workers during pandemic
Many people who show support for health care workers with nightly noise-making also avoid health care workers throughout the day.
Patient care through invention
Biomedical engineering students create 3-D printed seatbelt device for people with limited hand dexterity.
More parents plan to get flu shot for kids this fall
COVID-19 concerns may be motivating factor.
HPV strains may impact cervical cancer prognosis
The new study represents the first comprehensive analysis of molecular characteristics of cervical cancers in an African population.
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.