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Dr. Nadine Caron named founding First Nations Health Authority Chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC
January 6, 2020New UBC chair seeks to improve cancer outcomes and wellness among Indigenous peoples. Read More >

Guideline supports people living with alcohol addiction
December 17, 2019The guideline aims to bridge the significant research-to-practice gap in this field. Read More >

2019 Year in Review
December 16, 2019Look back at some highlights from the past year. Read More >

Faculty of medicine members awarded 2019 WHRI grants
December 11, 2019The grants provide support for pilot studies in women’s and newborn’s health. Read More >

Specialized immune cells could help repair damage from inflammatory bowel disease in children
December 10, 2019A type of T cell produces a chemical signal that helps repair the barrier formed by cells lining the gut. Read More >

Too many Canadians live with multiple chronic conditions
December 10, 2019Greater efforts to improve lifestyle identified as a solution. Read More >

UBC and Interior Health research explores use of virtual reality in stroke rehabilitation
December 9, 2019Researchers and staff will examine the effects of a VR gaming program on mood and activity levels. Read More >

Why UBC medical school has decided to admit refugees
December 6, 2019Dr. Dermot Kelleher reflects on the need for the medical community to expand its horizons. Read More >

Leonard Foster awarded 2019 Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring
December 5, 2019Foster’s students describe him as an outstanding scientist and mentor. Read More >

‘I can still feel it now’: UBC doctor volunteers at Rohingya refugee clinic in Bangladesh
December 5, 2019Karen Arnold was struck by the resilience she encountered at the Kutapalong refugee camp. Read More >