Billions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.
Dr. Marco Marra honoured with Canadian Cancer Society Lifetime Contribution Prize
UBC Faculty of Medicine professor Dr. Marco Marra has been awarded the Canadian Cancer Society’s Lifetime Contribution Prize in recognition of his transformative impact on cancer genomics research, precision medicine and scientific mentorship.
Genomic test co-invented by UBC researchers can help millions of breast cancer patients safely avoid chemotherapy
Millions of people with breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy thanks to a genomic test co-invented and co-developed by UBC Faculty of Medicine professor Dr. Torsten Nielsen, according to results from a major international clinical trial involving more than 4,400 patients with high-risk breast cancer.
New brain stimulation therapy shows promise for bipolar depression
Clinical trial suggests magnetic seizure therapy could expand treatment options for severe bipolar depression, with fewer side effects.
Kids who take risks at play make faster, smarter decisions in traffic
Children who take more risks on the playground make safe decisions more quickly when crossing a busy street.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded funding through New Frontiers in Research Fund
UBC Medicine researchers are leading three new projects recently awarded funding through the Government of Canada’s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration stream.
Four UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Four researchers from the UBC Faculty of Medicine are among the new and renewed Canada Research Chairs recently announced by the Government of Canada.
Addressing forced resilience: Indigenous experiences with genomic medicine in B.C.
A newly published study examines how systemic barriers in health care shape Indigenous families’ views about genomic medicine in British Columbia.
UBC joins Eurolife Network, strengthening international collaboration on biomedical research and training
UBC is the first institution outside Europe to join the prestigious biomedical research network
Drugging the undruggable: Scientists achieve million-fold leap in targeting elusive cancer proteins
Few medications can target disordered proteins, but new research outlines an enhanced approach that could lead to treatments for prostate cancer and other diseases