Precision medicine finds lifesaving treatment for rare inflammatory disease
UBC researchers helped uncover a new treatment for idiopathic multicentric Castleman’s disease.
Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns
The discovery could help with earlier recognition of critically ill babies to implement life-saving treatment.
Shaping personalized genetic care in BC
A new clinical trial led Dr. Jehannine Austin will explore integrating genetic counsellors into primary care to provide personalized genetic medicine.
Proteins and fats can drive insulin production for some, paving way for tailored nutrition
New UBC Medicine research shows how insulin-triggering nutrients vary from person to person.
Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer — and how to test for it — using AI
New UBC Medicine research will help ensure patients with high-risk endometrial cancer get the care they need.
UBC researchers lead world-first organ matching project
With $5.8 million in new funding, the project aims to reduce kidney transplant rejections and the need for lifelong medication.
Unravelling the link between pesticide exposure and Parkinson’s disease
New UBC research illuminates how genetics and pesticide exposure intersect to contribute to Parkinson’s disease risk.
Drug discovery at an atomic scale
UBC’s Dr. Sriram Subramaniam is using powerful cryo-electron microscopes to accelerate drug development for cancer, infectious diseases and more.
A roadmap for individualized metastatic prostate cancer care
New research traces the branching path of de novo metastatic prostate cancer, uncovering new treatment opportunities.
Study shows potential of new treatment strategies for most common childhood cancer
UBC researchers made a key discovery about how childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia evolves and responds to targeted therapies.