New research underlines need to develop a hepatitis C vaccine
Infection with one type of hepatitis C does not protect against subsequent infection with different types of the virus.
Faculty of Medicine receives $31M in federal grants for research infrastructure
One of the projects, led by Francois Benard, will produce cancer-killing isotopes.
Hitting the road to understand the challenges of rural health
Dave Snadden logged 10,000 kilometres interviewing physicians in small communities in B.C., the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
New evidence emerges for genetic predisposition to peanut allergy
The gene c11orf30/EMSY was already known to play a role in other allergic conditions, such as eczema.
Quebec pharmacare system provides lessons for Canada
The plan didn’t live up to policy-makers promises that it would save taxpayers’ money.
Education can make difference in cardiac arrest outcomes
Comprehensive public health initiatives around CPR and defibrillation led to greater use of the procedures, especially at home.
Two faculty members receive Movember/Prostate Cancer Canada grants
Two faculty members, Lori Brotto and Alex Wyatt, have received Discovery Grants from the Movember Foundation and Prostate Cancer Canada. Dr. Brotto, a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Executive Director of the Women’s Health Research Institute, will use her two-year, $187,256 grant to explore bio-psycho-social aspects of sexual intimacy following prostate […]
Early guidance can help future moms fight fear of childbirth
Providing women with early knowledge about pregnancy and childbirth could help reduce unncessary C-sections finds Postdoctoral Fellow Kathrin Stoll.
Preventable dental problems land many in the emergency room
More than 12,300 visits to B.C. emergency rooms (ER) every year for non-traumatic dental problems could be prevented if people had better access to dental care, according to new UBC research.
UBC recognizes three of Canada’s top health scientists
Stanley Nattel, Ian Mackenzie and Eduardo Franco are being honoured for their accomplishments in heart health, brain health and cancer.