population health
UBC research project aims to bring B.C. closer to ending HIV transmission
By Alex Hsuan Tsui | December 1, 2025
With new funding from Genome BC, UBC Medicine researchers are using genomic and AI tools to better understand changing transmission patterns.
New research reveals decline in kindergarteners’ developmental health after pandemic
By Alex Hsuan Tsui | November 26, 2025
UBC research shows record-high developmental vulnerability among young learners, raising concerns about long-term impacts.
RSV hits infants under six months hardest, driving nearly half of hospital costs
By Alex Hsuan Tsui | October 9, 2025
As Canada rolls out new tools to prevent RSV in children, new UBC research highlights importance of protecting the most vulnerable.
UBC researchers lead national project to strengthen access to abortion care
By Qian Chow | October 6, 2025
UBC researchers are working with partner organizations nationwide to address barriers for underserved communities.
What parents need to know about school vaccinations
By Qian Chow | October 1, 2025
UBC Medicine experts share insights and tips to help school-aged kids ace their immunizations.
Northern Centre for Clinical Research launches first clinical trial
By Qian Chow | September 9, 2025
The trial provides people in northern communities the opportunity to participate in research on a potential treatment for chronic kidney disease.
Women who have been stalked at higher risk of heart disease, stroke
By Qian Chow | August 19, 2025
New UBC research suggests link between violence against women and heart health.
Seventy-year-old Parkinson’s drug shows promise against tuberculosis
By Qian Chow | August 12, 2025
New UBC study reveals medication’s potential to treat the world’s deadliest infectious disease and combat growing antibiotic resistance.
Understanding the risks of extreme heat and wildfire smoke
By Qian Chow | July 21, 2025
UBC’s Dr. Sarah Henderson discusses her latest research into combined exposures, and what’s needed to protect those at risk.
Children with chronic medical conditions at greater risk of hospitalization from RSV
By Alex Hsuan Tsui | July 16, 2025
As new preventative treatments for RSV become available, a UBC study is shedding light on the children who are most at risk.









