New study to track COVID-19 transmission in Vancouver schools
The study will also examine the risk of exposure to COVID-19 cases in schools
National vaccine safety network launches survey to monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines
UBC’s Dr. Julie Bettinger is the lead investigator for the national network.
New study to examine the impact of exercise on aging and brain health
The findings will help advance the development of new interventions to counter the effects of physical inactivity.
UBC researchers explore touchless technology to remotely monitor patient vital signs
The project was awarded $147,000 from the National Research Council of Canada’s Pandemic Response Challenge program.
MIND and Mediterranean diets associated with later onset of Parkinson’s disease
A new study by UBC researchers suggests a strong correlation with later onset of the disease.
Scientists discover key enzyme responsible for skin blistering in the elderly
Research identifies a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune blistering diseases.
New UBC research partnership connects patients with virtual health communities
The new partnership will offer free online health resources, coaching and peer-to-peer support for Canadians during the pandemic.
Cannabis could reduce fentanyl use, reduce overdose risk
New research suggest cannabis could improve treatment outcomes for people in care for opioid addiction.
Virtual BC COVID-19 Symposium
Image credit: National Institute of Health NIAID’s Rocky Mountain Laboratories Mailing List Sign up to receive emails to share outputs from UBC and BCCDC’s virtual COVID-19 research meetings, details about future meetings, and information on COVID research around BC. Mailing list sign-up Event Recording Watch a recording of the virtual BC COVID-19 Symposium held on […]
New device identifies high-quality blood donors
Researchers tested stored red blood cells from eight different donors using a custom-made microfluidics device.