Sam Aparicio part of global team creating 3-D tumour map
The tool will allow examination of a patient’s entire tumour in unprecedented detail to improve diagnosis and treatment for the disease.
Research builds a healing community
How a study about the effectiveness of exercise for women with breast cancer created a vibrant support network.
UBC scientist is paving the way in Alzheimer’s research
UBC Professor Cheryl Wellington talks about her current projects and how she thinks emerging research will shape the way we diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s 10 years from now.
UBC study suggests that HIV therapy could be contributing to syphilis outbreak
Despite evidence that HIV therapy lowers immunity to syphillis, researchers say it is still vital for people to continue to using HIV therapy.
UBC’s beacons of hope in the war against Alzheimer’s disease
Despite dispiriting headlines in the search for an effective drug, UBC continues to uncover knowledge pointing to new treatments and best practices.
The best way to prevent peanut allergies? Feeding your infant peanut-based foods early
The recommendations come from an official U.S. expert panel that included UBC’s Edmond Chan.
Study of exercise and Parkinson’s disease yields positive results
Habitual exercise may confer an advantage in combating Parkinson’s disease by facilitating the brain’s production of dopamine.
Advances in technology are shaping Parkinson’s research
UBC Professor Martin McKeown talks about his research interests, what he hopes to accomplish and his recent collaboration with Conquer Mobile.
Potentially avoidable breast cancer surgeries carry big costs
Clinical Assistant Professor Chris Baliski finds Canada’s re-operation rates are adding $2 million a year to B.C.’s health care spending.
UBC maps cardiac arrest across metro Vancouver
Neighborhoods with higher proportions of ethnic Chinese residents had a higher frequency of bystanders performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.