Precision Health
Proteins and fats can drive insulin production for some, paving way for tailored nutrition
By Qian Chow | July 2, 2024
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
By Reyhana Heatherington | June 26, 2024
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
By Reyhana Heatherington | June 13, 2024
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
By Qian Chow | May 15, 2024
New UBC research illuminates how genetics and pesticide exposure intersect to contribute to Parkinson’s disease risk.
Drug discovery at an atomic scale
By Alex Tsui | February 26, 2024
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
By Qian Chow | January 10, 2024
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
By Qian Chow | November 23, 2023
UBC researchers made a key discovery about how childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia evolves and responds to targeted therapies.
Genetic testing could greatly benefit patients with depression, save health system millions
By Qian Chow | November 14, 2023
Pharmacogenomic testing aims to match patients with medications that are more likely to be effective based on an individual’s genetic profile.
One in seven billion: First-in-the-world diagnosis a result of incredible teamwork
By Qian Chow | November 9, 2022
Researchers at UBC and BCCHRI uncovered a never-before-seen diagnosis for a young Syrian refugee facing reduced mobility and recurring cancers.
Single-cell genome sequencing provides new insights into deadly cancers
By Qian Chow | October 26, 2022
New research into the most aggressive forms of breast and ovarian cancer shines light on how tumours evolve.