With a central focus on patient-centred care and innovative solutions, UBC researchers are committed to improving the health of our communities and access to care – both nationally and globally.
Together with our partners, our researchers are breaking down barriers to care and exploring further treatment and preventative initiatives in areas such as HIV/AIDS, HPV and addictions.
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Spotlight
Psychedelics: A new frontier in addiction medicine
The philanthropic community steps up to fill a funding gap in psychedelic-assisted therapy for treating opioid and other substance use disorders.
More than one in 10 Canadians want to be in an open relationship
A sizeable number of Canadian adults are either in or would like to be in an open relationship, suggests new research from the University of British Columbia.
New technique reveals big data from tiny babies
International research team finds major molecular changes unfold during newborns’ first week of life.
Prioritizing women’s health
Dr. Deborah Money mentors the next generation of women’s health researchers.
Convenience and control: Online sexually transmitted infection testing offers many benefits
Online testing removes some of the barriers that prevent people from getting tested while still providing key information about health and wellness, according to users.
Clearing the air
Matt Wagstaff is helping B.C. communities get the information they need to improve air quality.
Many Canadians borrowing money to pay for prescription drugs
An estimated 731,000 Canadians have to borrow money in order to pay for drugs prescribed by their physician.
At least one year between pregnancies reduces risks for mother and baby
Researchers found that getting pregnant less than a year after delivery is associated with risks for women of all ages.
Teen girls did not engage in riskier sexual activity after HPV vaccine introduced in schools
Researchers find that teen girls did not engage in riskier sexual activity after HPV vaccine introduced in schools.
Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women
The researchers looked at records for 58,000 British Columbia women, looking for incidence of small-for-gestational age birth, pre-term birth and low birth weight for low-income women.