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
Prenatal education by text message is working, UBC research shows
The SmartMom text messaging program developed by UBC researchers has delivered advice to 14,000 expectant British Columbians.
How UBC researchers laid the groundwork for free contraception in B.C.
Dr. Wendy Norman shares what the milestone for gender equity and health access will mean for people in B.C. and beyond.
Traffic pollution impairs brain function
First-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain.
Improving opioid prescribing practices
New study reveals discontinuing opioid therapy for pain may increase risk of overdose; suggests enhanced prescribing guidance is needed.
Preventing overdoses for people leaving correctional centres who use stimulants
Study shows people who use stimulants face an increased risk of overdose following release from correctional centres.
UBC researchers improving mental-health and addiction treatments with new provincial funding
The funding will support research in areas like child and youth mental health and treatments for opioid-use disorder.
New study explores experiences of youth who use drugs as they navigate treatment options
The findings reveal key barriers to access and policy changes that could improve youth engagement with harm reduction services.
Even low levels of air pollution contribute to increased health risk
A UBC-led study identified risk of mortality at pollution levels below many national standards.
Nurturing through nature
UBC researchers have received a $1.3 million federal grant to help increase outdoor play in daycares.
Access to safer supply rapidly increased during COVID-19
New clinical guidelines and policy changes across Canada helped drive scale-up in prescribing services.