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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 >

Dzung Vo honoured with 2021 Dr. Judith Hall Award
September 22, 2021Dr. Dzung Vo is the 2021 recipient of the Dr. Judith Hall Award from the BC Pediatric Society. Read More >

Early-career health researchers and trainees supported by MSFHR awards
September 15, 2021The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research announced funding for researchers advancing science, addressing health priorities, and improving the health of British Columbians Read More >

In a nutshell: What is genomics?
September 13, 2021Advances in genomics research have led to a new era of health and medicine that is more personalized than ever before. Read More >