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Lower vaccination rates among people who use drugs could lead to serious outcomes from COVID-19
April 6, 2022Study findings show only two-thirds of people who use drugs in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and Downtown South neighbourhoods are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Read More >

Dr. Glenn Regehr honoured with 2022 AFMC President’s Award
April 5, 2022The award recognizes exemplary national leadership in academic medicine. Read More >

Dr. Pieter Cullis named 2022 Canada Gairdner Award laureate
April 5, 2022Award recognizes contributions to foundational technologies for the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers awarded nearly $1 million from New Frontiers in Research Fund
April 4, 2022The transformative research projects will address key health challenges from neurodegenerative diseases to cardiovascular health. Read More >

Fear of child separation, violence increases overdose risk for mothers
March 30, 2022Researchers say mother-focused strategies are needed to reduce risk of overdose and other harms. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers awarded 2021 Faculty Research Awards
March 29, 2022Awards celebrate research excellence and scholarly achievements. Read More >

Dr. Michael Kobor to lead new UBC research program in healthy aging
March 24, 2022The Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program is aimed at helping people live longer, healthier lives. Read More >

UBC researchers develop innovative dosing strategy for COVID-19 drug facing short supply
March 23, 2022New study shows the lower-dose strategy is both clinically and economically effective. Read More >

Drones get blood to patients faster—and reduce waste
March 21, 2022UBC researchers are partnering with colleagues in Rwanda to examine the use of drones for healthcare deliveries. Read More >

Why protecting air quality in BC matters to your health — not just during wildfire season
March 21, 2022Vancouver has some of the best air quality in the world. Here’s why we need to fight for it. Read More >