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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.
One-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for treating hypertension in pregnancy
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 11, 2020
New findings will help better understand the risks and benefits of hypertension treatment during pregnancy.
Researchers offer at-home physical activity support for people with disabilities
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 7, 2020
UBC and Queen’s University offer virtual program for all Canadians with physical disabilities.
Researchers unlock TB vaccine puzzle in findings that could save millions of newborns
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 6, 2020
UBC researchers among an international team to identify the mechanism behind one of science’s most enduring mysteries.
How to protect seniors living in long-term care from social isolation
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 6, 2020
Dr. Roger Wong shares advice and looks ahead at how the COVID-19 outbreak is set to reform long-term care policies.
Supporting the mental health needs of those on front-lines
By Kerry Blackadar | May 5, 2020
UBC’s department of psychiatry is stepping up to support the mental health needs of front-line doctors during the outbreak — and beyond.
Three Faculty of Medicine researchers named CIHR Sex and Gender Science Chairs
By Stephanie Chow | May 4, 2020
Drs. Elizabeth Rideout, Wendy Robinson and Kate Shannon will drive innovation, build capacity, and share knowledge to grow the science of sex and gender research.