First-of-its-kind imaging facility to accelerate brain research at UBC
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
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
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
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
Dr. Martin Gleave leads a team of cancer researchers at the Vancouver Prostate Centre.
Common treatment for multiple sclerosis may prolong life
Significant UBC study followed nearly 6,000 patients for more than two decades.
New approach to stroke treatment could minimize brain damage
A new treatment for stroke may soon be possible, thanks to a discovery by an international team of researchers led by UBC.
New technique reveals big data from tiny babies
International research team finds major molecular changes unfold during newborns’ first week of life.
Low-cost ‘cancer probe’ could spot deadly melanoma early
The laser probe can distinguish between harmless moles and cancerous ones in a matter of seconds.
Motherhood changes the brain, possibly forever
Reproductive experiences may change the trajectory of women’s aging across the lifespan, finds new research from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.