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NSERC funding awarded to new projects led by Faculty of Medicine researchers
June 16, 2021Projects led by UBC researchers were awarded $17.3 million through the programs. Read More >

Faculty of medicine projects supported through SSHRC funding programs
June 16, 2021A total of 58 new projects led by UBC researchers received $13 million through the programs. Read More >

Portraying life with dementia in new light and colour
June 15, 2021A unique UBC research initiative explores what it means to live well with dementia through creative expression Read More >

New global air pollution and health impact study the most comprehensive ever
June 14, 2021The study estimates the contribution of major sources of air pollution for 204 countries Read More >

UBC chair will advance rural health education and research in B.C.
June 14, 2021Dr. John Pawlovich appointed the next Rural Doctors’ UBC Chair in Rural Health Read More >

Faculty of Medicine researchers receive funding to develop therapeutic approach for inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases
June 14, 2021Drs. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, Caigan Du and Christopher Nguan received funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund 2020 Exploration competition. Read More >

Pandemic underlines need to address physician burnout, study finds
June 11, 2021Two out of three Vancouver physicians surveyed faced burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More >

Health care sustainability project awarded $6 million grant for national network
June 4, 2021The partnership includes UBC’s Planetary Health Care Lab led by Dr. Andrea MacNeill. Read More >

Researchers create new software to prevent adverse drug events
June 3, 2021The software is now being implemented in nine Lower Mainland hospitals, with more sites to come. Read More >

Health of Canadians with disabilities suffering during the pandemic
June 2, 2021Nearly 30 per cent of those polled are hesitant to get vaccinated. Read More >