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Microglial ‘fingers’ probe dense brain structures in health and disease
June 4, 2019New UBC research expands our understanding of the brain’s immune cells. Read More >

Home exercise program reduces rate of falls for at-risk seniors
June 4, 2019At-home exercise program reduced falls in high-risk seniors by 36%, according to research led by Teresa Liu-Ambrose. Read More >

Alternative income assistance payment schedules could reduce drug use and related harm
June 3, 2019Study led by Lindsay Richardson examined whether varying the timing and frequency of income assistance payments can mitigate drug-related harms. Read More >

Early career medical researchers awarded $1.2 million from New Frontiers in Research Fund
May 30, 2019Researchers in the Faculty of Medicine received more than $1.2 million. Read More >

Canadian Association of Radiologists honours Faculty of Medicine members
May 29, 2019Bruce Forster and Faisal Khosa received honours for exceptional contributions to their field. Read More >

Steroids can reduce lung cancer risk in COPD patients
May 28, 2019New UBC study co-authored by Don Sin evaluated 10 years’ worth of medical and pharmacy data. Read More >

Occupational and physical therapy programs expand to northern B.C.
May 24, 2019B.C. government invests $3.3M for 36 more masters seats in physical therapy programs. Read More >

Reconciliation in action
May 23, 2019On May 21, 11 new Indigenous doctors celebrated their graduation from medical school. Read More >

CREST.BD network recognized by CIHR for transformation in patient engagement
May 23, 2019CREST.BD and its leader, Erin Michalak, received a Gold Leaf Prize for excellence in translational health research. Read More >

Wearable brain devices marketed to consumers raise ethical questions
May 22, 2019Neuroethicist Judy Illes recommends caution with wearable brain devices Read More >