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New text-message program helps ease transition to parenthood
October 8, 2021UBC’s Dr. Patricia Janssen introduces SmartParent, Canada’s first parenting education program delivered by text message. Read More >

Planned home birth presents little risk where midwifery is well-integrated
October 7, 2021Researchers analyzed outcomes of more than 10,000 community births in Washington state between 2015 and 2020. Read More >

UBC student-led program connects people with communication challenges
October 5, 2021Camp CONNECT provided Speech-Language Pathology students with clinical training experiences and opportunities to connect with the community. Read More >

Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
October 5, 2021UBC researchers have found Axitinib can restore memory and cognitive function in mice. Read More >

Faculty of medicine genetic counselling students receive national awards
October 1, 2021The research awards are from the National Society of Genetic Counselors. Read More >

Faculty of medicine members awarded funding for knowledge translation
October 1, 2021Funding came through the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research 2021 Convening & Collaborating and Reach competitions. Read More >

Dr. Ted Steiner awarded $125,000 grant for inflammatory bowel disease research
September 28, 2021UBC faculty of medicine’s Dr. Ted Steiner is among eight recipients of the Crohn’s and Colitis Grants-in-Aid-of-Research. Read More >

Kids too young for a COVID-19 vaccine? How to keep them safe
September 28, 2021UBC’s Dr. Ran Goldman offers tips for parents. Read More >

Study finds new biomarker for a disease caused by bone marrow transplant
September 23, 2021The discovery could lead to new ways to diagnose and treat the disease. Read More >

Busting myths about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility
September 23, 2021UBC’s Dr. Deborah Money busts some of the many myths circulating about the vaccines’ impact on fertility. Read More >