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Dr. Srinivas Murthy named research chair in pandemic preparedness
July 29, 2020The position will support Dr. Murthy in his research on pandemic clinical research. Read More >

Three Faculty of Medicine researchers to study long-term effects of COVID-19 on children
July 28, 2020Drs. Michael Kobor, Brett Finlay, and Sara Mostafavi are part of a cross-disciplinary team that received funding from the Manulife CIFAR Population Health & Well-being Grant Program. Read More >

Dr. Roger Wong honoured with 2020 Duncan Graham Award for medical education leadership
July 23, 2020The award is presented by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Read More >

UBC scientists sequencing the genomes of Canadians with COVID-19
July 22, 2020Research could explain why COVID-19 is mild for some, fatal for others. Read More >

UBC researchers set sights on coronavirus antibodies
July 16, 2020A new research project may produce new treatment methods for patients with COVID-19 and help prevent transmission of the deadly virus. Read More >

Sexual health and domestic violence during COVID-19
July 15, 2020Dr. Lori Brotto is leading a national survey to measure changes in sexual health and the prevalence of gender-based violence during COVID-19. Read More >

Mom and baby share “good bacteria” through breast milk
July 10, 2020The process of pumping, storing and bottle-feeding breast milk may reduce the transfer of bacteria from mom to baby. Read More >

Standing up for change
July 9, 2020Roslyn Goldner is promoting respect and professionalism while tackling systemic discrimination, bias and mistreatment. Read More >

Evaluating COVID-19 vaccines amid pandemic poses challenges
July 9, 2020A new paper reveals the pandemic presents a unique challenge when it comes to evaluating the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. Read More >

Faculty of Medicine members receive $3.8M to pursue research in various natural sciences and engineering disciplines
June 25, 2020Nineteen Faculty of Medicine members were awarded funding by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Read More >