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Charting a path for translational medicine
November 22, 2024UBC’s inaugural Transforming Health Symposium brought together ecosystem leaders to explore the future of translational medicine. Read More >

Dr. Poul Sorensen receives Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal
November 20, 2024Award recognized Dr. Sorensen’s contributions in pediatric cancer research and translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice. Read More >

Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer
November 20, 2024Understanding how cancer-causing mutations arise could lead to new methods for early detection, prevention and treatment. Read More >

Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports
November 18, 2024New UBC research reveals the alarming number of people suffering spinal cord injuries while mountain biking. Read More >

Accelerating stem cell research
November 15, 2024A new collaboration between UBC researchers, Genome BC and STEMCELL Technologies aims to accelerate stem cell development for new disease treatments. Read More >

Six UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
November 14, 2024Skye Barbic, Laura Evgin, Jessica Moe, Wendy Norman, Nika Shakiba and Jennifer Hutcheon are among the new and renewed Chairs. Read More >

Advanced DNA sequencing to reveal unknown hereditary links to cancer
November 12, 2024UBC researchers are part of a new project that aims to improve early detection of hereditary cancers. Read More >

Blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices safer for patients
November 12, 2024The coating could reduce the need for blood thinners that can have negative side effects for patients. Read More >

Bringing innovative drugs for inflammatory bowel disease to patients
November 8, 2024New research supported by Crohn’s and Colitis Canada aims to improve the lives of people living with IBD. Read More >

How fall vaccines keep pace with evolving viruses
November 5, 2024Drs. Manish Sadarangani and Julie Bettinger share how new vaccines are handled to ensure they are safe and effective against evolving strains of influenza and SARS-CoV-2. Read More >