Combatting COVID-19
Hear from UBC experts, learn more about work on the frontlines, and discover the latest research helping to combat the global outbreak.
Online supports for COVID-19 stress are there—but Canadians aren’t accessing them
Many Canadians are not making use of virtual resources that could help them cope with the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientists in faculty of medicine receive $2.7M for COVID-19 research projects
New funding comes from the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
The unique mental health and brain impacts of COVID-19
In a new paper, UBC's Dr. Judy Illes examines the unique neurological impacts and neuroethical challenges posed by COVID-19.
Hospital ER visits by children down 70% during pandemic peak in B.C.
A new study from UBC researchers found a significant decline in the number of families with children accessing emergency departments across B.C.
Tracking and predicting the spread of the virus
Since COVID-19 broke, UBC's Drs. Danuta Skowronski & Dr. David Patrick have been tracking & forecasting the spread of the virus.
Trick or treat? How to safely celebrate Halloween during a pandemic
UBC’s Dr. Srinivas Murthy offers tips for parents and advice for those handing out candy from home.
Pursuing new COVID-19 drug treatments
UBC researchers are employing cutting-edge techniques in their quest to find an anti-viral drug to treat COVID-19.
Global COVID-19 treatment trial shows current antivirals are of little benefit to hospitalized patients
The world’s largest trial on COVID-19 therapeutics has generated conclusive evidence on the effectiveness of repurposed drugs for the treatment of COVID-19.
Drawing closer to COVID-19 treatment breakthrough
A new clinical trial led by Dr. Josef Penninger may uncover a treatment method for COVID-19 that could save countless lives worldwide