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Spotlight
UBC researchers identify cells that cause initial airway destruction in COPD patients’ lungs
By understanding the cells involved in small airway loss, the researchers hope to develop more effective treatments and preventative measures for COPD.
Harmful gut bacteria feed on sugars in the intestinal lining
New research suggests a potential treatment pathway for conditions linked to gut bacteria, like inflammatory bowel disease.
$33.8M gift to transform MS research and save more lives, sooner
Gift will establish the MS Research Network, a world-class research and patient-care hub that will develop, manufacture and test next-generation therapies.
Diet and lifestyle education in a family practice clinic can benefit wellbeing
Researchers at UBC’s Southern Medical Program show how primary health professionals can help improve habits.
Cancer drug shows potential as treatment for muscular dystrophy
Experiments in mice show drug makes muscles fibres more resistant to damage characteristic of muscular dystrophy.
B.C. researchers launching clinical trial for first genetically engineered stem cell-based therapy for type 1 diabetes
Next step toward a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
Dr. Michael Kobor to lead new UBC research program in healthy aging
The Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program is aimed at helping people live longer, healthier lives.
UBC launches Canada’s first JDRF Centre of Excellence in Type 1 diabetes research
Researchers aim to bring new therapies to clinical testing within five years.
Stem cell-based treatment produces insulin in patients with Type 1 diabetes
Could one day eliminate dependence on insulin injections.
Innovative coating for blood vessels reduces rejection of transplanted organs
The breakthrough could one day improve quality of life for transplant patients and improve the lifespan of transplanted organs.