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
Extreme heat is a threat to a wider range of people than we thought
New UBC research finds especially pronounced risks among young and middle-aged adults.
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Study finds no increase in traffic injuries after cannabis legalization
Researchers looked at traffic-injury emergency department visits for all drivers in Alberta and Ontario.
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Life expectancy varies by as much as 9.5 years across Metro Vancouver
First-in-Canada study reveals inequality between neighbourhoods has grown considerably since 2001.
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Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development
New UBC research suggests living in areas with high exposure to greenspace can help set children up for success.
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New text-message program helps ease transition to parenthood
UBC’s Dr. Patricia Janssen introduces SmartParent, Canada’s first parenting education program delivered by text message.
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Tackling the science behind the long-term effects of COVID-19
Meet the UBC researchers investigating the long-term impacts of the disease
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Study finds schools are not at higher risk for COVID-19
The researchers tested Vancouver School District staff during the 2020-2021 school year.
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New global air pollution and health impact study the most comprehensive ever
The study estimates the contribution of major sources of air pollution for 204 countries
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UBC chair will advance rural health education and research in B.C.
Dr. John Pawlovich appointed the next Rural Doctors’ UBC Chair in Rural Health
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Researchers create new software to prevent adverse drug events
The software is now being implemented in nine Lower Mainland hospitals, with more sites to come.
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