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.
UBC researchers unveil first molecular images of B.1.1.7 COVID-19 mutation
The pictures, taken at near-atomic resolution, provide critical insight as to why the variant is more infectious.
Potential ‘Achilles’ heel’ of SARS-CoV-2 virus captured on video
An international team of researchers led by UBC’s Dr. Josef Penninger has discovered new insights into SARS-CoV-2.
Cloud computing support accelerates COVID-19 vaccine improvements
Professor Leonard Foster and his team have been studying the virus responsible for COVID-19 in hopes of developing a more targeted vaccine with fewer side effects.
COVID-19 virus variants research receives national funding
Faculty of medicine researchers received national funding for work on COVID-19 virus variants.
Knowing someone with COVID-19 increased men’s anxiety more than women’s
The study is the first to track the association between proximity to COVID-19 and symptoms of anxiety week-by-week and over an extended period of time.
Weak antibody response to first vaccine dose may leave older adults vulnerable
The findings raise questions about the optimal timing of the second dose of vaccine for older adults.
Women lead on COVID-19 research
From vaccine development to building wearable infection detectors, women at UBC are making significant contributions to the COVID-19 research front.
New study to track COVID-19 transmission in Vancouver schools
The study will also examine the risk of exposure to COVID-19 cases in schools
Weighing the pandemic’s psychological toll
Worldwide survey seeks input on everyone’s mental health.