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.
Stem cell-based treatment produces insulin in patients with Type 1 diabetes
Could one day eliminate dependence on insulin injections.
Innovative coating for blood vessels reduces rejection of transplanted organs
The breakthrough could one day improve quality of life for transplant patients and improve the lifespan of transplanted organs.
New study to explore potential of magnetic nanoparticles to help treat type 2 diabetes
The two-year project is funded by the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund.
A baby’s first poop can help predict risk of developing allergies
The study findings have important implications for at-risk infants.
Scientists discover key enzyme responsible for skin blistering in the elderly
Research identifies a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune blistering diseases.
Peanut allergy treatment significantly lowers risk of life-threatening reactions in preschoolers
After one year of treatment, nearly 80 per cent of study participants could eat 15 peanuts without a reaction