Delaying second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine produces stronger immune response
UBC-led study is first in North America to examine the timing between doses.
Understanding TikTok’s impacts on public health
UBC researchers call for global research agenda into the influential video-sharing app.
Extreme heat is a threat to a wider range of people than we thought
New UBC research finds especially pronounced risks among young and middle-aged adults.
New commentary confirms flaws in study that shaped current breast cancer screening guidelines
Researchers say trial results are unreliable and should not be used to inform policies on breast cancer screening.
Study finds no increase in traffic injuries after cannabis legalization
Researchers looked at traffic-injury emergency department visits for all drivers in Alberta and Ontario.
New portable MRI has the potential to transform access to health care
UBC researchers will investigate how the system can improve patient access to MRI to enable faster diagnosis and better disease management.
Life expectancy varies by as much as 9.5 years across Metro Vancouver
First-in-Canada study reveals inequality between neighbourhoods has grown considerably since 2001.
Halting COVID-19 in its tracks
UBC researchers are investigating a novel aerosol treatment to stop the virus from replicating.
Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development
New UBC research suggests living in areas with high exposure to greenspace can help set children up for success.
New text-message program helps ease transition to parenthood
UBC’s Dr. Patricia Janssen introduces SmartParent, Canada’s first parenting education program delivered by text message.