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Scientists in faculty of medicine receive $2.7M for COVID-19 research projects
November 6, 2020New funding comes from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Read More >

The unique mental health and brain impacts of COVID-19
November 6, 2020In a new paper, UBC's Dr. Judy Illes examines the unique neurological impacts and neuroethical challenges posed by COVID-19. Read More >

Hospital ER visits by children down 70% during pandemic peak in B.C.
November 5, 2020A new study from UBC researchers found a significant decline in the number of families with children accessing emergency departments across B.C. Read More >

Michael Hayden receives Soroka Humanitarian Award
November 4, 2020He is recognized for pioneering discoveries in research on neurodegeneration and the translation of these into diagnostics and new therapeutic development. Read More >

Teens who participate in extracurriculars, get less screen time, have better mental health
November 2, 2020A new study found spending less than two hours per day of recreational screen time was associated with lower levels of anxiety. Read More >

Dr. Thalia Field named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2020
October 29, 2020Dr. Field is a stroke neurologist and clinician-researcher with a focus on clinical trials. Read More >

Tracking and predicting the spread of the virus
October 27, 2020Since COVID-19 broke, UBC's Drs. Danuta Skowronski & Dr. David Patrick have been tracking & forecasting the spread of the virus. Read More >

Stem Cell Network grants funding to faculty of medicine researchers
October 26, 2020Recipients were granted funding as part of the 2020-2022 Round 2 Funding Competition results. Read More >

Trick or treat? How to safely celebrate Halloween during a pandemic
October 26, 2020UBC’s Dr. Srinivas Murthy offers tips for parents and advice for those handing out candy from home. Read More >

Pursuing new COVID-19 drug treatments
October 21, 2020UBC researchers are employing cutting-edge techniques in their quest to find an anti-viral drug to treat COVID-19. Read More >