Research
UBC scientists find new way to mobilize immune system against viruses
By dcc2012 | May 12, 2014
UBC scientists have uncovered an intricate chain reaction in the body’s immune system and have used the new knowledge to develop an effective treatment against harmful viruses such as the coronavirus that caused the deadly SARS outbreak in 2002.
A cruel disease, two maverick approaches
By bkladko | May 9, 2014
Two UBC scientists have climbed out onto separate limbs in their efforts to find a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
I love you just the way you are
By dcc2012 | May 8, 2014
UBC researchers find that many parents of children with Down syndrome have unique perspectives on the possibility of a remedy.
UBC creates Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
By bkladko | May 5, 2014
Among other goals, the centre will work to increase Aboriginal representation in the health professions.
A recipe for making cancer treatment more bearable
By bkladko | April 17, 2014
Can a cooking class help men counteract the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment?
Canada Foundation for Innovation awards UBC $2.2M to boost research
By dcc2012 | April 14, 2014
Max Cynader is one of several UBC researchers to to receive funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
World policy-makers cite UBC-CFRI research in approving fewer HPV vaccine doses
By bkladko | April 10, 2014
The WHO and European Community have endorsed two doses, which is likely to boost usage.
Three Canada Research Chairs renewed in the Faculty of Medicine
By Patricia Angel | March 28, 2014
Prostate cancer researchers receive international recognition
By Patricia Angel | March 27, 2014
Gates Foundation funds expansion of pre-eclampsia project
By bkladko | March 26, 2014