Research Priorities
Study finds schools are not at higher risk for COVID-19
By Stephanie Chow | June 22, 2021
The researchers tested Vancouver School District staff during the 2020-2021 school year.
Pilot project to bring access to cancer clinical trial care closer to home for patients in northwest B.C.
By Stephanie Chow | June 18, 2021
The project is part of an international clinical trial led by Dr. Robert Olson.
Portraying life with dementia in new light and colour
By kerry7 | June 15, 2021
A unique UBC research initiative explores what it means to live well with dementia through creative expression
New global air pollution and health impact study the most comprehensive ever
By dcc2012 | June 14, 2021
The study estimates the contribution of major sources of air pollution for 204 countries
UBC chair will advance rural health education and research in B.C.
By dcc2012 | June 14, 2021
Dr. John Pawlovich appointed the next Rural Doctors’ UBC Chair in Rural Health
Researchers create new software to prevent adverse drug events
By dcc2012 | June 3, 2021
The software is now being implemented in nine Lower Mainland hospitals, with more sites to come.
Health of Canadians with disabilities suffering during the pandemic
By dcc2012 | June 2, 2021
Nearly 30 per cent of those polled are hesitant to get vaccinated.
Honglin Luo and Neil Cashman awarded ALS Canada Research Program Discovery Grant
By dcc2012 | June 1, 2021
The UBC researchers will study a possible viable target for treating ALS.
Childhood cancer discovery may stop tumour spread before it starts
By dcc2012 | June 1, 2021
New understanding of how Ewing sarcoma tumours travel through the body has the potential to prevent metastatic spread in a number of cancer types.
New program makes planning a birth after C-section simpler
By dcc2012 | May 20, 2021
UBC researchers have created a new interactive online program to support people who have had a previous C-section make better-informed decisions about navigating their next pregnancy and birth.