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Antibiotic restores cell communication in Alzheimer’s-damaged parts of brain
November 14, 2016Ceftriaxone was able to reduce synaptic disruption and clear the lines of neuronal communication in mice. Read More >

How peer support can offer long-term help for people with diabetes
November 14, 2016UBC Associate Professor Tricia Tang talks about her interest in diabetes research, the launch of the SPACE project and how peer support can help people living with diabetes. Read More >

An $80 million boost for patient-oriented research in B.C.
November 9, 2016The BC SUPPORT Unit will engage patients to identify their needs and set priorities for research. Read More >

Closure of obstetric services at B.C. hospitals did not affect labour and delivery
November 7, 2016Many women were already using hospitals outside their communities for childbirth even before closure of local labour and delivery services. Read More >

Infections early in life may activate immune responses that prevent leukemia
November 2, 2016Early-life infections trigger production of interferons, which attack both the infection and the abnormal BCP cells, reducing their ability to turn into cancer. Read More >

One in three B.C. children start kindergarten vulnerable
October 26, 2016The findings come from the sixth version of the Early Development Instrument data collection, which measures the well-being of kindergarten students in five areas. Read More >

150th cancer patient receives leading-edge genomic testing at BC Children’s Hospital
October 24, 2016Researchers Bruce Carleton and Rod Rassekh of a leading-edge genomic testing program recently treated its 150th patient. Read More >

“Jekyll and Hyde” enzyme has potential for countering cancer and Alzheimer’s
October 24, 2016Poul Sorensen found that eEF2K protects cancer cells and hastens the death of neurons. Read More >

The pursuit of new ideas in cancer research
October 20, 2016UBC researcher Connie Eaves talks about her interest in cancer research, what she hopes to accomplish in 10 years and her reaction to being awarded the 2016 Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize. Read More >

How public health would handle the zombie apocalypse
October 20, 2016Assistant professor Jennifer Gardy and professor David Patrick are taking part in a free public talk on October 21 to discuss how public health workers would diagnose, model and respond to a zombie virus. Read More >