Unravelling the link between pesticide exposure and Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease affects nearly 10 million people globally. Yet, much remains unknown about the triggers behind the disease.
Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub research teams awarded $140M in federal funding
Today, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $140 million in projects associated with Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH) — a UBC-led national research hub with more than 50 academic, industry, not-for-profit and health sector partners.
Fueling a B.C. biotech boom
Explore how UBC Medicine researchers, learners and spin-off companies are propelling the growth of Vancouver’s life sciences sector.
Fueling a B.C. biotech boom
Explore how UBC Medicine researchers, learners and spin-off companies are propelling the growth of Vancouver’s life sciences sector.
UBC medicine members work with community groups to transform local health
Members of the UBC faculty of medicine community are working with community partners to address priority issues across B.C. through support from the 2023-24 Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund for projects
Enhancing public health monitoring of B.C.’s marine waters
Fecal pollution in BC’s marine waters can lead to prolonged closures of shellfish harvesting areas and recreational beaches. These are important public health responses, but current surveillance methods can only detect the presence of fecal bacteria in the water, not the source — human or animal.
Rare disease network for children receives $20 million federal investment
UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers are part of a new national network that recently received $20 million in federal funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Rare Disease Research Initiative for the creation of the RareKids-CAN: Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Trials and Treatment Network.
Faculty of medicine researchers honoured with UBC’s 2023 Faculty Research Awards
Recipients are recognized for their research excellence and scholarly achievements.
Endometriosis genomics study co-led by UBC researchers receives $2.2M funding boost
First-of-its-kind study aims to improve recognition across racial groups and accelerate the development of precision treatments.
UBC Medicine research awarded $18M from CFI, NSERC and SSHRC
New research projects will accelerate the development of innovative treatments for cancer, diabetes, stroke and more.