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More parents plan to get flu shot for kids this fall
August 13, 2020COVID-19 concerns may be motivating factor. Read More >

HPV strains may impact cervical cancer prognosis
August 10, 2020The new study represents the first comprehensive analysis of molecular characteristics of cervical cancers in an African population. Read More >

UBC’s Dr. Mel Krajden awarded Order of B.C.
August 5, 2020He has made significant contributions to fields such as Hepatitis, HIV, HPV, and most recently, COVID-19. Read More >

Dr. Kyla Hildebrand honoured with 2020 Royal College AMS Donald Richards Wilson Award
August 4, 2020She is recognized for demonstrating excellence in integrating the CanMEDS Roles into six fellowship programs at UBC and institutions across Canada. Read More >

Faculty of Medicine graduate students recognized by the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
August 4, 2020The students are recipients of the 2020 Top Graduating Doctoral Student Award and Rising Star Award. Read More >

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 >