COVID antiviral speeds recovery, but doesn’t reduce hospitalization in vaccinated patients
Major Canadian and UK studies provide crucial evidence for targeting use of Paxlovid in today’s highly vaccinated populations.…
New targeted therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood and adult cancers
UBC-led study finds new therapy can eliminate tumours and stop cancer spread in preclinical models Researchers at the…
Detailed map of breast tissue changes reveals role of menopause in cancer susceptibility
Scientists from the UBC Faculty of Medicine and University of Cambridge have created the most detailed map to…
UBC Medicine researchers awarded nearly $10M to advance cancer prevention and early detection
Researchers at the UBC Faculty of Medicine have been awarded nearly $10 million from the Government of Canada…
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…