Research Priorities
A province-by-province look at excess deaths in Canada during the pandemic
By dcc2012 | May 30, 2022
New study examines excess deaths across Canadian provinces during the first 19 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New research maps how the brain changes during depression treatment
By dcc2012 | May 17, 2022
The findings reveal how rTMS works for treatment-resistant depression and could help predict the likelihood of patients getting better.
B.C. researchers launching clinical trial for first genetically engineered stem cell-based therapy for type 1 diabetes
By dcc2012 | May 12, 2022
Next step toward a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
Fear of child separation, violence increases overdose risk for mothers
By dcc2012 | March 30, 2022
Researchers say mother-focused strategies are needed to reduce risk of overdose and other harms.
Dr. Michael Kobor to lead new UBC research program in healthy aging
By dcc2012 | March 24, 2022
The Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program is aimed at helping people live longer, healthier lives.
Drones get blood to patients faster—and reduce waste
By dcc2012 | March 21, 2022
UBC researchers are partnering with colleagues in Rwanda to examine the use of drones for healthcare deliveries.
High-tech mouthguard tracks head impacts during varsity hockey playoffs
By dcc2012 | March 17, 2022
UBC study could pave the way for safer hockey.
UBC scientists discover how to 3D print testicular cells
By dcc2012 | March 16, 2022
The technique could one day offer a solution for people living with presently untreatable forms of male infertility.
Managing mental health as pandemic restrictions ease
By dcc2012 | March 10, 2022
UBC psychiatry professor Dr. Steven Taylor offers advice on adjusting to a new normal.
Thoughts of harming baby a normal but unpleasant part of postpartum experience
By dcc2012 | March 1, 2022
Researchers say such thoughts should be discussed with new mothers.