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.

Busting myths about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility

UBC’s Dr. Deborah Money busts some of the many myths circulating about the vaccines’ impact on fertility.

How to ease back-to-school stress for school-age kids

Dr. Tyler Black on the return to full-time schooling and children’s mental health

Beyond COVID-19: How mRNA technology could transform how we treat disease

B.C. could be next hub for developing, manufacturing high-tech vaccine platform.

How the pandemic shaped the sex lives of Canadians

A new UBC study uncovers the impact of COVID-19 on sexual desire and behaviour.

Researchers launch study into COVID-19 vaccine uptake and efficacy in vulnerable urban populations

Study co-leads Dr. Brittany Barker and Dr. Hudson Reddon answer questions about their new study.

UBC Innovation Support Unit receives federal funding to help communities accelerate COVID-19 vaccination

Workshops will engage communities to adapt local vaccination programs to better address structural barriers and reduce vaccine hesitancy.

Tackling the science behind the long-term effects of COVID-19

Meet the UBC researchers investigating the long-term impacts of the disease

Majority of BC teachers report deteriorated mental health during pandemic

Four out of five teachers reported worse mental health this school year.

Study finds schools are not at higher risk for COVID-19

The researchers tested Vancouver School District staff during the 2020-2021 school year.