Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns
The discovery could help with earlier recognition of critically ill babies to implement life-saving treatment.
Seven Faculty of Medicine doctoral students named 2024 UBC Public Scholars
Meet the scholars advancing collaborative, impactful research in areas like extreme heat, Indigenous health and traumatic brain injuries.
Methadone more effective for treatment retention than buprenorphine/naloxone
New research shows that people with opioid use disorder who received methadone were less likely to discontinue treatment, with no difference in mortality risk.
New research sheds light on how people with autism visually experience faces
The findings have important implications for the development of facial recognition skills that play a key role in social interactions.
Dr. Nadine Caron inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
She is recognized for transformative leadership in Indigenous health and surgical practice.
Keeping honey bee queens healthy through Canadian winters
Dr. Leonard Foster is evaluating strategies to help the vital pollinators survive Canadian winters.
Faculty of Medicine staff honoured with 2024 UBC President’s Awards
Meet the nine staff members recognized for outstanding achievements and excellence within the UBC community.
Anchored To All That Is Good
In the lead up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Derek Thompson — Čaabať Bookwilla | Suhiltun, Director, Indigenous Engagement, reflects on family, community and the responsibility passed from one generation to the next.
$31M provincial investment boosts Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub at UBC
Funding through the BC Knowledge Development Fund will support cutting-edge research infrastructure for the development of advanced vaccines and therapeutics.
Shaping personalized genetic care in BC
A new clinical trial led Dr. Jehannine Austin will explore integrating genetic counsellors into primary care to provide personalized genetic medicine.