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Travelling the road to reconciliation
June 25, 2021Faculty of Medicine releases Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action Read More >

Statement on Cowessess First Nation discovery near Indian Residential School
June 24, 2021Please take a moment to read the statement. Read More >

Study finds schools are not at higher risk for COVID-19
June 22, 2021The researchers tested Vancouver School District staff during the 2020-2021 school year. Read More >

Pilot project to bring access to cancer clinical trial care closer to home for patients in northwest B.C.
June 18, 2021The project is part of an international clinical trial led by Dr. Robert Olson. Read More >

New study to monitor COVID-19 illness and vaccine safety, effectiveness in children and youth in Canada
June 17, 2021Dr. Manish Sadarangani is the B.C. site investigator of the new pan-Canadian study. Read More >

New study to assess COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among people living with HIV
June 17, 2021The results will inform immunization guidelines for the approximately 67,000 Canadians living with HIV. Read More >

Ten Faculty of Medicine researchers appointed as new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
June 16, 2021More than $125 million was invested for 156 new and renewed Chairs at 36 institutions across Canada. Read More >

NSERC funding awarded to new projects led by Faculty of Medicine researchers
June 16, 2021Projects led by UBC researchers were awarded $17.3 million through the programs. Read More >

Faculty of medicine projects supported through SSHRC funding programs
June 16, 2021A total of 58 new projects led by UBC researchers received $13 million through the programs. Read More >

Portraying life with dementia in new light and colour
June 15, 2021A unique UBC research initiative explores what it means to live well with dementia through creative expression Read More >