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UBC researchers join with partners to develop portable ultrasound scanner network for COVID-19
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 26, 2020
Scanner expected to speed up diagnoses in rural and remote areas.
Majority of cannabis use in Vancouver’s DTES for therapeutic purposes, may also reduce opioid overdose risk
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 26, 2020
Study finds most people at high risk of overdose who use cannabis do so for pain relief and other therapeutic reasons.
UBC researchers ask for public input to inform COVID-19 policy
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 21, 2020
The team will seek input from hundreds of citizens in an online deliberation series.
UBC scientist identifies a gene that controls thinness
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 21, 2020
A new study by Dr. Josef Penninger shines new light on why some people can eat as much as they want, and still stay thin.
James Andrew inducted into UBC’s 25 Year Club
By Reyhana Heatherington | May 19, 2020
As Indigenous Student Initiatives Manager, Andrew has helped to build the Indigenous MD Admissions Program.
New combination treatment may overcome drug resistance in blood cancers
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 19, 2020
Scientists at UBC, BC Cancer reveal combination treatment shows promise in overcoming drug resistance and relapse in people with chronic myeloid leukemia.
Faculty and graduate students receive Killam Awards for excellence in teaching
By Stephanie Chow | May 19, 2020
The award is offered yearly to faculty and teaching assistants for their outstanding teaching, research and service to the community.
UBC scientists discover genetic insights into cancer drug resistance
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 14, 2020
The findings provide valuable insight into how cancers progress, spread throughout the body and become resistant to chemotherapy.
Caring for seniors living with dementia during COVID-19
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 13, 2020
Dr. Mark Fok offers practical tips on how to stay connected
Making a difference: Midwifery student connects midwives with personal protective equipment
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 12, 2020
Through Masks to Midwives initiative, more than 200 reusable surgical cap and gown sets, 2,000 surgical masks and 150 home-sewn masks have been distributed to midwifery practices in communities around B.C.