Research Priorities
UBC attracts over $40M to host Networks of Centres of Excellence in nanomedicines
By dcc2012 | April 16, 2019
Led by Pieter Cullis, the NanoMedicines Innovation Network aims to develop nanomedicines that will deliver drugs more specifically to the sites of disease.
New study first to identify an expanded section of DNA as cause of a rare genetic metabolic disorder
By dcc2012 | April 15, 2019
Researchers found an unusual genetic mutation behind three children’s undiagnosed, degenerative conditions.
Filtered diesel exhaust may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment more than unfiltered
By dcc2012 | April 12, 2019
Filtered air pollution from diesel engines could make allergy-induced lung impairment worse than exposure to unfiltered diesel exhaust.
First-of-its-kind imaging facility to accelerate brain research at UBC
By dcc2012 | April 9, 2019
The Charles E. Fipke Integrated Neuroimaging Suite is unique, with its PET-MRI machine dedicated solely to brain-related research.
Psychedelics: A new frontier in addiction medicine
By Reyhana Heatherington | April 8, 2019
The philanthropic community steps up to fill a funding gap in psychedelic-assisted therapy for treating opioid and other substance use disorders.
Dr. Connie Eaves awarded the 2019 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
By dcc2012 | April 2, 2019
Dr. Eaves recognized as one of the most creative and accomplished biomedical scientists advancing solutions to problems facing humanity around the world.
More than one in 10 Canadians want to be in an open relationship
By dcc2012 | April 1, 2019
A sizeable number of Canadian adults are either in or would like to be in an open relationship, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.
Translating research to treat prostate cancer
By dcc2012 | April 1, 2019
Dr. Martin Gleave leads a team of cancer researchers at the Vancouver Prostate Centre.
Common treatment for multiple sclerosis may prolong life
By dcc2012 | March 18, 2019
Significant UBC study followed nearly 6,000 patients for more than two decades.
New approach to stroke treatment could minimize brain damage
By dcc2012 | March 14, 2019
A new treatment for stroke may soon be possible, thanks to a discovery by an international team of researchers led by UBC.