UBC scientists find new way to mobilize immune system against viruses
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
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
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
Among other goals, the centre will work to increase Aboriginal representation in the health professions.
A recipe for making cancer treatment more bearable
Can a cooking class help men counteract the side-effects of prostate cancer treatment?
World policy-makers cite UBC-CFRI research in approving fewer HPV vaccine doses
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
Research in the UBC Faculty of Medicine has received an $3.3 million boost in federal funding for three professors renewed as Canada Research Chairs. The Faculty of Medicine Chairs are among eight Chairs appointed or renewed today at UBC. UBC is home to 187 Canada Research Chairs and one active Canada Excellence Research Chair. “The […]
Prostate cancer researchers receive international recognition
Four researchers from the Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC) – a Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute and UBC Faculty of Medicine centre – are recipients of Prostate Cancer Research Awards from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. The awards total more than $2.8 million US. “To receive such a number of grants […]
Gates Foundation funds expansion of pre-eclampsia project
This latest grant enables UBC Professor Peter von Dadelszen to take his diagnostic and treatment trial to Mozambique.