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National vaccine safety network launches survey to monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines
February 25, 2021UBC’s Dr. Julie Bettinger is the lead investigator for the national network. Read More >

New study to examine the impact of exercise on aging and brain health
February 24, 2021The findings will help advance the development of new interventions to counter the effects of physical inactivity. Read More >

UBC researchers explore touchless technology to remotely monitor patient vital signs
February 19, 2021The project was awarded $147,000 from the National Research Council of Canada’s Pandemic Response Challenge program. Read More >

UBC medical students bring comedy radio-play to homes around the world
February 12, 2021Ticket sales benefit children in foster care and young mothers in need through Aunt Leah's Place. Read More >

COVID-19 vaccinations: what you need to know about the second dose
February 12, 2021UBC’s Dr. Manish Sadarangani weighs in on the second dose and explains why some people are harder to vaccinate. Read More >

Celebrating Resident Awareness Week
February 10, 2021Meet UBC resident doctors working on the frontlines during the pandemic. Read More >

New study to determine the impact of COVID-19 vaccines in residents of long-term care facilities in B.C.
February 10, 2021The study will also examine factors that have contributed to COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities. Read More >

Revolutionizing the recovery journey
February 8, 2021How translational research is improving the lives of heart transplant patients. Read More >

New study will examine COVID-19 impact on paramedics in B.C.
February 2, 2021The results will help inform guidelines to protect paramedics from the virus. Read More >

UBC medicine professor working with Netflix on COVID-19 safety plans
February 1, 2021Dr. Adam Lund is using his skills to help the film and TV industry mitigate the risk of transmission on set. Read More >