Research Priorities
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.
British Columbians worried pandemic will never end, and climate change is only adding to the fear
By dcc2012 | March 1, 2022
New national survey reveals the mental health impacts of the pandemic.
Reduce ADHD with more parks, less pollution
By dcc2012 | February 24, 2022
New study explores association between ADHD and environmental exposures.
New milestone toward universal blood type organs for transplant
By dcc2012 | February 16, 2022
Universal organs could be life-saving for patients on waitlists.
Keeping aging brains lightning-fast
By dcc2012 | February 11, 2022
UBC Northern Medical Program researchers shine a light on biochemical changes in the brain.
B.C.-developed strategy reduces ovarian cancer risk: new study
By dcc2012 | February 9, 2022
Research shows that pre-emptive removal of the fallopian tubes, called opportunistic salpingectomy, will help save lives.
UBC Medicine spin-off company raises US$40m to advance drug discovery
By dcc2012 | February 7, 2022
Dr. Sriram Subramaniam is integrating cryo-electron microscopy and AI to bring new treatment options to patients.
More Canadians may be driving high since cannabis legalization
By dcc2012 | January 13, 2022
New UBC study shows THC prevalence among injured drivers has doubled since legalization.
UBC researchers launch first-in-Canada testing program for Alzheimer’s disease
By dcc2012 | December 15, 2021
The test could assist with earlier diagnosis, giving patients and their families much needed answers.