Charting a path for translational medicine
UBC’s inaugural Transforming Health Symposium brought together ecosystem leaders to explore the future of translational medicine.
Dr. Poul Sorensen receives Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal
Award recognized Dr. Sorensen’s contributions in pediatric cancer research and translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice.
Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer
Understanding how cancer-causing mutations arise could lead to new methods for early detection, prevention and treatment.
Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports
New UBC research reveals the alarming number of people suffering spinal cord injuries while mountain biking.
Accelerating stem cell research
A new collaboration between UBC researchers, Genome BC and STEMCELL Technologies aims to accelerate stem cell development for new disease treatments.
Six UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Skye Barbic, Laura Evgin, Jessica Moe, Wendy Norman, Nika Shakiba and Jennifer Hutcheon are among the new and renewed Chairs.
Advanced DNA sequencing to reveal unknown hereditary links to cancer
UBC researchers are part of a new project that aims to improve early detection of hereditary cancers.
Blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices safer for patients
The coating could reduce the need for blood thinners that can have negative side effects for patients.
Bringing innovative drugs for inflammatory bowel disease to patients
New research supported by Crohn’s and Colitis Canada aims to improve the lives of people living with IBD.
How fall vaccines keep pace with evolving viruses
Drs. Manish Sadarangani and Julie Bettinger share how new vaccines are handled to ensure they are safe and effective against evolving strains of influenza and SARS-CoV-2.