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Translating research to treat prostate cancer
April 1, 2019Dr. Martin Gleave leads a team of cancer researchers at the Vancouver Prostate Centre. Read More >

SRO evictions increasing overdose risk and homelessness in Vancouver
March 26, 2019A study led by Ryan McNeil documented how shortcomings in housing policies are leading to evictions among people who use drugs. Read More >

Not all stem cells are created equal
March 21, 2019Cells known as “elite clones” appear to outcompete their neighbours in the process of becoming stem cells. Read More >

Robot an effective pain management tool for premature babies
March 21, 2019A therapeutic robot that simulates human skin-to-skin contact is helping to reduce pain for babies. Read More >

Common treatment for multiple sclerosis may prolong life
March 18, 2019Significant UBC study followed nearly 6,000 patients for more than two decades. Read More >

New approach to stroke treatment could minimize brain damage
March 14, 2019A new treatment for stroke may soon be possible, thanks to a discovery by an international team of researchers led by UBC. Read More >

Stacey Skoretz awarded funding from Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund
March 13, 2019Skoretz received $101,500 for her project entitled “A Cross-systems Investigation of Swallowing Following Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation.” Read More >

New technique reveals big data from tiny babies
March 12, 2019International research team finds major molecular changes unfold during newborns’ first week of life. Read More >

Karin Humphries and Leonard Foster receive Distinguished Researcher Awards
March 11, 2019The awards will be presented at Building the Future: Faculty of Medicine Research Trainee Day & Lecture Series on May 3. Read More >

Dr. Jerilynn Prior Awarded 2019 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize
March 10, 2019The prize is awarded to a BC-based clinician scientist whose work in health research is internationally recognized and has had a significant impact on advancing research. Read More >