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James Andrew inducted into UBC’s 25 Year Club
May 19, 2020As Indigenous Student Initiatives Manager, Andrew has helped to build the Indigenous MD Admissions Program. Read More >

New combination treatment may overcome drug resistance in blood cancers
May 19, 2020Scientists at UBC, BC Cancer reveal combination treatment shows promise in overcoming drug resistance and relapse in people with chronic myeloid leukemia. Read More >

Faculty and graduate students receive Killam Awards for excellence in teaching
May 19, 2020The award is offered yearly to faculty and teaching assistants for their outstanding teaching, research and service to the community. Read More >

UBC scientists discover genetic insights into cancer drug resistance
May 14, 2020The findings provide valuable insight into how cancers progress, spread throughout the body and become resistant to chemotherapy. Read More >

Caring for seniors living with dementia during COVID-19
May 13, 2020Dr. Mark Fok offers practical tips on how to stay connected Read More >

Making a difference: Midwifery student connects midwives with personal protective equipment
May 12, 2020Through Masks to Midwives initiative, more than 200 reusable surgical cap and gown sets, 2,000 surgical masks and 150 home-sewn masks have been distributed to midwifery practices in communities around B.C. Read More >

One-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for treating hypertension in pregnancy
May 11, 2020New findings will help better understand the risks and benefits of hypertension treatment during pregnancy. Read More >

Researchers offer at-home physical activity support for people with disabilities
May 7, 2020UBC and Queen’s University offer virtual program for all Canadians with physical disabilities. Read More >

Researchers unlock TB vaccine puzzle in findings that could save millions of newborns
May 6, 2020UBC researchers among an international team to identify the mechanism behind one of science’s most enduring mysteries. Read More >

How to protect seniors living in long-term care from social isolation
May 6, 2020Dr. Roger Wong shares advice and looks ahead at how the COVID-19 outbreak is set to reform long-term care policies. Read More >