Research Priorities
New treatment strategy could overcome drug resistance in pancreatic cancer
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | November 25, 2020
The finding offers new hope for patients with the most common type of pancreatic cancer.
A procedure, not medication, may be a more effective first-line of treatment for common heart rhythm problem
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | November 24, 2020
New UBC research may have significant implications for how atrial fibrillation is treated.
Empowering young people to live well
By Laura Abbott | November 23, 2020
Master of Occupational Therapy graduates Natalia Lassak and Emily Brooks develop a new tool to help young adults living with mental health challenges live meaningful lives.
Online supports for COVID-19 stress are there—but Canadians aren’t accessing them
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | November 10, 2020
Many Canadians are not making use of virtual resources that could help them cope with the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The unique mental health and brain impacts of COVID-19
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | November 6, 2020
In a new paper, UBC’s Dr. Judy Illes examines the unique neurological impacts and neuroethical challenges posed by COVID-19.
Teens who participate in extracurriculars, get less screen time, have better mental health
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | November 2, 2020
A new study found spending less than two hours per day of recreational screen time was associated with lower levels of anxiety.
Tracking and predicting the spread of the virus
By kerry7 | October 27, 2020
Since COVID-19 broke, UBC’s Drs. Danuta Skowronski & Dr. David Patrick have been tracking & forecasting the spread of the virus.
New research comparing HIV medications set to change international recommendations
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | October 16, 2020
The study found that dolutegravir is the optimal medication for first-line treatment for people newly diagnosed with HIV.
Research could change how blood pressure is managed in spinal cord injury patients
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | October 15, 2020
The study findings challenge the current standard.
On-scene care saves more lives than transporting cardiac arrest patients to hospital
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | October 14, 2020
UBC’s Dr. Brian Grunau weighs in on the findings of his new study on treating cardiac arrests.