Hospital admissions for COPD have increased, especially in women and younger adults
New UBC research reveals that hospital admissions for COPD have risen, even while smoking rates and admissions for other health issues have declined.
Researchers discover common origin behind major childhood allergies
Several common childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, suggesting new ways to predict and prevent them.
UBC researchers identify cells that cause initial airway destruction in COPD patients’ lungs
By understanding the cells involved in small airway loss, the researchers hope to develop more effective treatments and preventative measures for COPD.
Harmful gut bacteria feed on sugars in the intestinal lining
New research suggests a potential treatment pathway for conditions linked to gut bacteria, like inflammatory bowel disease.
$33.8M gift to transform MS research and save more lives, sooner
Gift will establish the MS Research Network, a world-class research and patient-care hub that will develop, manufacture and test next-generation therapies.
Diet and lifestyle education in a family practice clinic can benefit wellbeing
Researchers at UBC’s Southern Medical Program show how primary health professionals can help improve habits.
Cancer drug shows potential as treatment for muscular dystrophy
Experiments in mice show drug makes muscles fibres more resistant to damage characteristic of muscular dystrophy.
B.C. researchers launching clinical trial for first genetically engineered stem cell-based therapy for type 1 diabetes
Next step toward a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
Dr. Michael Kobor to lead new UBC research program in healthy aging
The Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program is aimed at helping people live longer, healthier lives.
UBC launches Canada’s first JDRF Centre of Excellence in Type 1 diabetes research
Researchers aim to bring new therapies to clinical testing within five years.