Research Priorities
Science says when kids participate in team-based extracurricular activities, they have better mental health
By dcc2012 | August 26, 2019
Extracurricular activities that nurture a sense of belonging with peers appear to bolster preteen’s mental health.
Study finds lack of racial diversity in cancer drug clinical trials
By dcc2012 | August 16, 2019
New research led by Jonathan Loree found a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for cancer drugs.
Pain medications linked to higher cardiovascular risks in patients with osteoarthritis
By dcc2012 | August 7, 2019
Those with osteoarthritis in the study sample had a 23 per cent higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
High insulin production may contribute to pancreatic cancer
By dcc2012 | August 1, 2019
Led by PhD student Anni Zhang, UBC study is first to demonstrate a causal link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer.
UBC researchers help find solutions to the overdose crisis
By dcc2012 | July 30, 2019
Every day at UBC, researchers are conducting research to gain a deeper understanding of the factors driving the overdose crisis and to determine potential solutions.
Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum more prevalent than previously thought
By dcc2012 | July 23, 2019
Nichole Fairbrother discusses perinatal and postpartum anxiety, and why there is a need for improved screening.
Harmful medication re-exposures could be avoided with new approaches
By dcc2012 | July 18, 2019
Around 75% of repeat adverse drug events could have been prevented through better monitoring and communications, according to new research by Corinne Hohl.
UBC scientists capture images of gene-editing enzymes in action
By dcc2012 | July 8, 2019
Findings hold promise for future treatment of human diseases caused by DNA mutations.
Uncontrolled asthma could cost U.S. economy more than $963 billion in the next 20 years
By dcc2012 | June 28, 2019
New study co-authored by Mark FitzGerald estimates the medical costs of uncontrolled asthma combined with productivity losses due to sick days.
Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity to receive $1 million
By dcc2012 | June 25, 2019
Led by Kate Shannon, the centre will test and evaluate a survivor-centric and trauma-informed approach to supporting survivors of gender-based violence.