Research Priorities
Police presence near supervised consumption sites in Toronto discouraging access
By dcc2012 | June 10, 2019
Research led by Geoff Bardwell at the BC Centre on Substance Use suggests that policing may be a key barrier to accessing life-saving health service.
Scientists edge closer to root causes of multiple sclerosis
By dcc2012 | June 6, 2019
Researchers led by Carles Vilariño-Güell found mutations in 12 genes believed to be largely responsible for the onset of MS.
New treatment knocks out cancer with a one-two punch
By dcc2012 | June 6, 2019
Developed by Shoukat Dedhar, new cancer treatment has potential to be a heavy hitter when combined with existing therapies.
Microglial ‘fingers’ probe dense brain structures in health and disease
By dcc2012 | June 4, 2019
New UBC research expands our understanding of the brain’s immune cells.
Alternative income assistance payment schedules could reduce drug use and related harm
By dcc2012 | June 3, 2019
Study led by Lindsay Richardson examined whether varying the timing and frequency of income assistance payments can mitigate drug-related harms.
Steroids can reduce lung cancer risk in COPD patients
By dcc2012 | May 28, 2019
New UBC study co-authored by Don Sin evaluated 10 years’ worth of medical and pharmacy data.
CREST.BD network recognized by CIHR for transformation in patient engagement
By dcc2012 | May 23, 2019
CREST.BD and its leader, Erin Michalak, received a Gold Leaf Prize for excellence in translational health research.
Wearable brain devices marketed to consumers raise ethical questions
By dcc2012 | May 22, 2019
Neuroethicist Judy Illes recommends caution with wearable brain devices
Award supports research into broad-spectrum childhood cancer treatments
By dcc2012 | May 22, 2019
Mads Daugaard is given carte blanche to discover solid tumour treatments for children.
Mining 25 years of data uncovers a new predictor of age of onset for Huntington disease
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 16, 2019
UBC researchers have uncovered a genetic variant that significantly influences age of onset in patients.