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Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports
November 18, 2024New UBC research reveals the alarming number of people suffering spinal cord injuries while mountain biking. Read More >

Accelerating stem cell research
November 15, 2024A new collaboration between UBC researchers, Genome BC and STEMCELL Technologies aims to accelerate stem cell development for new disease treatments. Read More >

Six UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
November 14, 2024Skye Barbic, Laura Evgin, Jessica Moe, Wendy Norman, Nika Shakiba and Jennifer Hutcheon are among the new and renewed Chairs. Read More >

Advanced DNA sequencing to reveal unknown hereditary links to cancer
November 12, 2024UBC researchers are part of a new project that aims to improve early detection of hereditary cancers. Read More >

Blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices safer for patients
November 12, 2024The coating could reduce the need for blood thinners that can have negative side effects for patients. Read More >

Bringing innovative drugs for inflammatory bowel disease to patients
November 8, 2024New research supported by Crohn’s and Colitis Canada aims to improve the lives of people living with IBD. Read More >

How fall vaccines keep pace with evolving viruses
November 5, 2024Drs. Manish Sadarangani and Julie Bettinger share how new vaccines are handled to ensure they are safe and effective against evolving strains of influenza and SARS-CoV-2. Read More >

Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns
October 28, 2024The discovery could help with earlier recognition of critically ill babies to implement life-saving treatment. Read More >

Seven Faculty of Medicine doctoral students named 2024 UBC Public Scholars
October 23, 2024Meet the scholars advancing collaborative, impactful research in areas like extreme heat, Indigenous health and traumatic brain injuries. Read More >

Methadone more effective for treatment retention than buprenorphine/naloxone
October 21, 2024New research shows that people with opioid use disorder who received methadone were less likely to discontinue treatment, with no difference in mortality risk. Read More >