Research Priorities
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.
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.