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Clinical trial aims to improve outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer after surgery
August 4, 2021The trial will assess whether a simple blood test can detect circulating tumour DNA after surgery. Read More >

Faculty of medicine members appointed to the Order of BC
August 3, 2021Bonnie Henry, Poul Sorensen, Debra Braithwaite and James McEwen are among 16 appointees. Read More >

2021 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients
August 3, 2021This award is given to those who exemplify outstanding contributions to the Faculty in education, research and/or service in 2020. Read More >

What really goes on in a hospital emergency department
August 3, 2021Dr. Fred Voon answers key questions in his new book. Read More >

Dr. Judy Illes and Dr. Michael Kobor receive Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Awards
July 30, 2021The awards recognize outstanding basic science research in the areas of health and life sciences, and outstanding applied research to improve health outcomes of populations. Read More >

Virtual coaching program transforms chronic disease prevention and management
July 29, 2021HealtheSteps uses evidence-based strategies to energize rural and remote communities to live life well. Read More >

Canada needs to take a clinical look at how it supports biomedical discoveries
July 25, 2021Dr. Dermot Kelleher and Dr. David Anderson co-wrote an op-ed about the transformational change that come from biomedical discoveries in Canada. Read More >

Wildfires are here to stay. How to protect against smoky skies
July 22, 2021UBC’s Dr. Michael Brauer discusses the harmful health effects of wildfire smoke and offers advice for those most at risk—including those recovering from COVID-19. Read More >

How the pandemic shaped the sex lives of Canadians
July 20, 2021A new UBC study uncovers the impact of COVID-19 on sexual desire and behaviour. Read More >

UBC researcher embraces big data, helping uncover deeper insights into the genetics of autism
July 19, 2021Dr. Suzanne Lewis shares how a new initiative will advance autism research and potentially alter the future of diagnosis and care. Read More >