Research Priorities
UBC researchers launch new online tool to help teachers take their classes outdoors
By Qian Chow | October 19, 2023
The tool is designed to help parents, caregivers and educators gain the skills to support outdoor play and learning.
Persistently high rates of severe maternal trauma during forceps, vacuum births in Canada
By Qian Chow | October 19, 2023
A newly published analysis by UBC researchers shows high rates of injuries with forceps and vacuum delivery in Canada.
New Canadian guideline for treating high-risk drinking, alcohol use disorder
By Qian Chow | October 17, 2023
UBC researchers at the BC Centre on Substance Use helped develop the first-ever Canadian guidelines for alcohol use disorder.
Detecting breast cancer sooner
By Faculty of Medicine | October 10, 2023
Dr. Paula Gordon’s research is helping ensure women have access to life-saving breast cancer screening.
Weight-loss drugs linked to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditions
By Qian Chow | October 5, 2023
First-of-its-kind epidemiological study finds GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can cause serious gastrointestinal conditions when used for weight loss.
When RSV weighs heavily on the Canadian health-care system
By Qian Chow | October 4, 2023
New research highlights the significant burden of RSV on Canadian children.
Depression, anxiety may be among early signs of MS
By Qian Chow | September 26, 2023
New UBC research is shedding light on the early stages of MS and could one day support earlier detection and possible intervention.
Hospital admissions for COPD have increased, especially in women and younger adults
By Qian Chow | September 12, 2023
New UBC research reveals that hospital admissions for COPD have risen, even while smoking rates and admissions for other health issues have declined.
Closing the gap in Alzheimer’s research
By dcc2012 | September 11, 2023
UBC researchers are working to increase Asian representation in Alzheimer’s research, improving disease prevention, diagnosis and care.
B.C. researchers identify gene that fuels aggressive childhood cancers
By Qian Chow | September 6, 2023
New UBC research sheds light on why some forms of neuroblastoma are so deadly, uncovers new treatment targets.