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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Key Research Groups
- BC Centre for Excellence in HIV / AIDS
- BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
- UBC Centre for Disease Control
- Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
- Centre for Health Evaluation Outcome Sciences
- Human Early Learning Partnership
- Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences
- Centre for Health Services and Policy Research
- Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program
Spotlight
People of colour less likely to be screened for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders: new study
New analysis involving 2,700 pregnant and postpartum people across the U.S. reveals a disproportionate lack of mental health screenings for people of colour.
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Trans people and the choreography of reproductive health care
A new book by UBC postdoctoral fellow Dr. A.J. Lowik explores the experiences of trans people accessing reproductive health care in British Columbia.
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Hospitals dealing with increasingly complex patients, data reveals
New UBC research highlights how patient needs in B.C. are evolving.
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UBC researchers develop model to accurately predict risk of C-section birth
The model could help improve birth care and guide interventions aimed at reducing the risk of caesarean birth.
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Study reveals surprising link between malnutrition and rising antibiotic resistance
A lack of crucial micronutrients may prime the gut microbiome for antibiotic resistance.
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New process for screening old urine samples reveals previously undetected ‘designer drugs’
UBC researchers have developed a more efficient way of identifying designer drugs circulating in the community.
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Genetic testing could greatly benefit patients with depression, save health system millions
Pharmacogenomic testing aims to match patients with medications that are more likely to be effective based on an individual’s genetic profile.
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UBC researchers launch new online tool to help teachers take their classes outdoors
The tool is designed to help parents, caregivers and educators gain the skills to support outdoor play and learning.
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Persistently high rates of severe maternal trauma during forceps, vacuum births in Canada
A newly published analysis by UBC researchers shows high rates of injuries with forceps and vacuum delivery in Canada.
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Weight-loss drugs linked to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditions
First-of-its-kind epidemiological study finds GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can cause serious gastrointestinal conditions when used for weight loss.
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