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Access to safer supply rapidly increased during COVID-19
June 16, 2022New clinical guidelines and policy changes across Canada helped drive scale-up in prescribing services. Read More >

Peanut allergy treatment safest when started for infants under 12 months
June 16, 2022UBC researchers continue to advance research on treatments to help children overcome peanut allergies. Read More >

Researchers link hospitals, pharmacies to prevent medication harm
June 14, 2022New software shares information to protect patients from adverse drug reactions. Read More >

Unlocking the secrets of healthy aging — from society to cell
June 13, 2022Dr. Michael Kobor is building a cutting-edge research program aimed at helping people live longer, healthier lives. Read More >

Life Sciences Institute becomes a UBC Global Research Excellence Institute, launches Biological Resilience Initiative
June 13, 2022First-in-Canada initiative will explore mechanisms of resilience to address challenges facing human health and the health of our planet. Read More >

Faculty of Medicine launches new admissions pathway for Black medical students
June 9, 2022The new Black Student MD Admissions Pathway will help address the underrepresentation of Black physicians in B.C. Read More >

How drug decriminalization in B.C. could help save lives
June 9, 2022Addictions expert Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes answers key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs. Read More >

Dr. Gina Ogilvie renewed as Canada Research Chair in Global Control of HPV-Related Disease and Cancer
June 3, 2022Fifteen UBC researchers were announced as new and renewed Chairs in the latest round of appointments. Read More >

A province-by-province look at excess deaths in Canada during the pandemic
May 30, 2022New study examines excess deaths across Canadian provinces during the first 19 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More >

Three Faculty of Medicine members awarded 2022 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
May 27, 2022The awards honour extraordinary women leaders for their contributions to the well-being of communities across Metro Vancouver. Read More >