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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 >

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 >