Scientists develop first gene-editing treatment for skin conditions
UBC Medicine researchers have created a topical CRISPR-based therapy that could offer a lasting cure for a range…
Dr. Alexander Wyatt appointed UBC President’s Excellence Chair in Precision Oncology
Dr. Wyatt will advance precision cancer diagnostics and treatments for people across B.C. and globally. Dr. Alexander Wyatt,…
UBC professor Nozomu Yachie among renewed Canada Research Chairs
By Qian Chow | October 22, 2025 UBC professor Dr. Nozomu Yachie is among the new and renewed…
How to hack your microbiome for lifelong health
Dr. Brett Finlay From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the…
UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $1.3 million from CFI for innovative research infrastructure
By Qian Chow | October 10, 2025 UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers were awarded more than $1.3 million…
RSV hits infants under six months hardest, driving nearly half of hospital costs
Infants younger than six months bear the brunt of hospitalizations and associated costs from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)…
Dr. Nika Shakiba named Canada Gairdner Early Career Investigator
By Qian Chow | September 29, 2025 UBC Medicine assistant professor Dr. Nika Shakiba has been selected as…
Newly-funded research examines health impacts of wildfire smoke
By Qian Chow | August 7, 2025 As another wildfire season grips communities across B.C. and Canada, three…
Children with chronic medical conditions at greater risk of hospitalization from RSV
Children with chronic medical conditions face a significantly higher risk of hospitalization due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)…
Beyond the diagnosis: Supporting parents of children with heart conditions
Dylan Nemes, a fourth-year UBC medical student, co-authored a paper with Dr. Christine Voss describing how parents of…