Research Priorities
Annie Ciernia named a 2021 Brain Canada Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research
By Qian Chow | November 9, 2022
She is among 20 neuroscientists in Canada who have been awarded $100,000 each in research funding.
One in seven billion: First-in-the-world diagnosis a result of incredible teamwork
By Qian Chow | November 9, 2022
Researchers at UBC and BCCHRI uncovered a never-before-seen diagnosis for a young Syrian refugee facing reduced mobility and recurring cancers.
National study suggests it’s time to rethink how we treat atrial fibrillation
By Qian Chow | November 7, 2022
Early intervention with catheter cryoablation can halt disease progression, reduce risk of serious health impacts.
Single-cell genome sequencing provides new insights into deadly cancers
By Qian Chow | October 26, 2022
New research into the most aggressive forms of breast and ovarian cancer shines light on how tumours evolve.
A team approach to understanding post-treatment cancer care
By dcc2012 | October 23, 2022
Researchers at UBCO are exploring the critical role family physicians play in post-cancer care.
Artificial intelligence enhances ovarian cancer diagnostics
By Qian Chow | October 20, 2022
New AI technology developed by UBC researchers could improve diagnostics in remote communities that lack available specialists.
Video games can trigger deadly heart rhythms in at-risk kids
By Qian Chow | October 19, 2022
First-of-its-kind study reveals an uncommon, but distinct pattern among children who lose consciousness while playing video games.
UBC professor’s new workbook offers tools for a better sex life
By Qian Chow | October 18, 2022
The step-by-step guide to mindfulness can help treat sexual difficulties and improve sexual satisfaction.
UBC researchers improving mental-health and addiction treatments with new provincial funding
By Qian Chow | September 28, 2022
The funding will support research in areas like child and youth mental health and treatments for opioid-use disorder.
AI cell analytics app aims to supercharge biotechnology research
By Reyhana Heatherington | September 20, 2022
Technology developed at the Vancouver Prostate Centre is putting cell analytics into the hands of scientists around the globe.