Research Priorities
Colorectal cancer leaves lasting toll on women’s sexual health
By Qian Chow | June 5, 2025
UBC-led study finds women with colorectal cancer are more likely to sexual health challenges, even long after treatment as ended.
From cancer therapies to a new generation of vaccines—how UBC professor Pieter Cullis transformed drug delivery
By Qian Chow | May 27, 2025
Nearly 50 years of research by Dr. Pieter Cullis and his collaborators is powering a medical revolution.
Gamified stroke recovery improves arm function
By Qian Chow | May 20, 2025
New software brings the engaging video game format to stroke rehabilitation.
Certain bacteria in breast tumour environments may fuel cancer spread
By Qian Chow | May 6, 2025
UBC Medicine research is reshaping our understanding of how cancer spreads and could lead to new ways to slow or stop metastasis.
A digestive ‘treasure chest’ shows promise for targeted drug treatment in the gut
By Qian Chow | May 1, 2025
UBC researchers have developed a new targeted drug delivery method for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease.
Researchers develop new way to match young cancer patients with the right drugs
By Qian Chow | April 1, 2025
In a new study, a pan-Canadian team led by UBC researchers shows how chicken eggs and protein analysis can find personalized treatments for young cancer patients.
New test identifies high-risk childhood brain tumours, improving treatment decisions
By Qian Chow | March 13, 2025
The test could transform the way the most common type of malignant tumour in children is treated globally.
Most B.C. youth aren’t meeting Canada’s movement guidelines—and it could be impacting their mental health
By Qian Chow | March 12, 2025
New research shows most children are not meeting daily recommendations for physical activity, sleep and screen time, but those who do report better mental well-being.
How the brain heals itself after a stroke
By Qian Chow | February 27, 2025
UBC researchers identify key cells that aid in stroke recovery, paving the way for new treatments.
Ultrasound improves cancer detection in women with dense breasts
By Qian Chow | February 25, 2025
A new UBC study highlights how ultrasound can detect cancers in dense breast tissue that would otherwise be missed by standard mammography.