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.
Faculty of Medicine members nominated for the 2022 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
The awards recognize individuals for their outstanding contributions to the well-being of communities across Metro Vancouver.
British Columbians worried pandemic will never end, and climate change is only adding to the fear
New national survey reveals the mental health impacts of the pandemic.
Delta vs. Kappa: study examines molecular factors that fuel COVID-19 variants
Understanding drivers behind viral fitness could improve disease management in the future.
UBC Medicine spin-off company raises US$40m to advance drug discovery
Dr. Sriram Subramaniam is integrating cryo-electron microscopy and AI to bring new treatment options to patients.
UBC faculty of medicine researchers awarded CIHR Project Grants
Projects led by UBC researchers received $36 million in the Fall 2021 competition.
Faculty of medicine members named to Vancouver Magazine’s 2022 Power 50 list
A number of UBC community members were recognized for their work.
UBC postdoc identifies over 100,000 new RNA viruses using the power of cloud computing
The discovery could help prevent future pandemics.
Dr. Pieter Cullis and colleagues win VinFuture Foundation’s first global sci-tech award
Recognizes work that paved the way for COVID-19 vaccines.
Remdesivir for COVID-19 found to reduce need for mechanical ventilation
UBC-led study part of world’s largest randomized control trial on COVID-19 therapeutics.