Combatting COVID-19
Hear from UBC experts, learn more about work on the frontlines, and discover the latest research shaping the global pandemic response and recovery.
Making a difference: UBC medical students support patients in self-isolation
Volunteers offer non-medical follow-up help and advice.
UBC researchers join with partners to develop portable ultrasound scanner network for COVID-19
Scanner expected to speed up diagnoses in rural and remote areas.
UBC researchers ask for public input to inform COVID-19 policy
The team will seek input from hundreds of citizens in an online deliberation series.
Caring for seniors living with dementia during COVID-19
Dr. Mark Fok offers practical tips on how to stay connected
Making a difference: Midwifery student connects midwives with personal protective equipment
Through 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.
Researchers offer at-home physical activity support for people with disabilities
UBC and Queen’s University offer virtual program for all Canadians with physical disabilities.
How to protect seniors living in long-term care from social isolation
Dr. Roger Wong shares advice and looks ahead at how the COVID-19 outbreak is set to reform long-term care policies.
Supporting the mental health needs of those on front-lines
UBC’s department of psychiatry is stepping up to support the mental health needs of front-line doctors during the outbreak — and beyond.
DNA testing could help in COVID-19 treatment
Dr. Bill Gibson discusses why genotyping one particular gene could improve patient care for this disease.