New tumour test could guide personalized treatment for children with cancer
Scientists at UBC and BC Children’s Hospital are the first in Canada to use a new test for pediatric tumour analysis.
Scientists grow perfect human blood vessels in a petri dish
Breakthrough technology advances research of vascular diseases like diabetes.
Bringing a new cancer drug to market
Two decades ago, Poul Sorensen made a discovery that would lead to the development of a cancer drug that shrinks many different kinds of tumours.
Clearing the air
Matt Wagstaff is helping B.C. communities get the information they need to improve air quality.
Many Canadians borrowing money to pay for prescription drugs
An estimated 731,000 Canadians have to borrow money in order to pay for drugs prescribed by their physician.
NFL gives significant funding to help youth ‘shred’ the burden of concussion
UBC researchers involved in groundbreaking pan-Canadian research program.
Novel discovery could lead to new cancer, autoimmune disease therapy
International research project co-led by UBC Canada 150 Research Chair.
At least one year between pregnancies reduces risks for mother and baby
Researchers found that getting pregnant less than a year after delivery is associated with risks for women of all ages.
Teen girls did not engage in riskier sexual activity after HPV vaccine introduced in schools
Researchers find that teen girls did not engage in riskier sexual activity after HPV vaccine introduced in schools.
UBC researchers find gene signature that predicts outcome after spinal cord injury
The authors, including MD/PhD students, integrated data from decades of small-scale studies using a systems biology approach.