$140M for UBC-led research hub to accelerate drug development and biomanufacturing
Federal investment in Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub projects will bolster domestic biotech sector, readiness to respond to future health threats.
Aging well is connected to hearing well
As Canada’s population ages—people 65 years and older are the fastest-growing age group in Canada—researchers and health-care providers continue to look for ways to keep seniors as healthy as possible.
Faculty of Medicine learners receive prestigious 2024 Vanier and Banting awards
Fifteen Faculty of Medicine learners have received the prestigious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships for their work advancing health research on topics including cancer, organ transplantation and endometriosis.
UBC team receives $1.65M to train a new generation of immunoengineers
An interdisciplinary UBC team led by Dr. Peter Zandstra has received $1.65 million in federal funding to train a new generation of immunoengineers to innovate, develop and deliver new immunoengineering technologies for commercialization.
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.
Facilitating rural and northern youth to engage in regular physical activity
Regular physical activity is crucial for young people to maintain good mental and physical health. And for those living in rural, remote and northern communities, collaborative approaches are necessary to help communities thrive.
New guidelines for depression care emphasize patient-centred approach
Psychiatrists and mental health professionals have a new standard for managing major depression, thanks to refreshed clinical guidelines published today by UBC researchers at the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT).
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.
Helping kids overcome food allergies
New research from UBC’s Dr. Edmond Chan promises to help older and high-risk children.
AI can tell if a patient battling cancer needs mental health support
Researchers at the UBC Faculty of Medicine and BC Cancer have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can accurately predict if a person receiving cancer care will require mental health services during their treatment journey.