With a central focus on patient-centred care and innovative solutions, UBC researchers are committed to improving the health of our communities and access to care – both nationally and globally.
Together with our partners, our researchers are breaking down barriers to care and exploring further treatment and preventative initiatives in areas such as HIV/AIDS, HPV and addictions.
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Key Research Groups
- BC Centre for Excellence in HIV / AIDS
- BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
- UBC Centre for Disease Control
- Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health
- Centre for Health Evaluation Outcome Sciences
- Human Early Learning Partnership
- Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences
- Centre for Health Services and Policy Research
- Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program
Spotlight
Living near major roads linked to increased risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS
The higher risk is likely due to increased exposure to air pollution.
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Sepsis leading cause of death worldwide
Condition responsible for one in five deaths globally, double previous estimate.
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Guideline supports people living with alcohol addiction
The guideline aims to bridge the significant research-to-practice gap in this field.
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One in two homeless people may have experienced a head injury in their lifetime
Almost one in four may have experienced a head injury that is moderate or severe.
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New book offers candid look at life after prison for women
UBC faculty of medicine's Ruth Elwood Martin and former inmate Mo Korchinski are co-editors of the new book.
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Canadians dying at a higher rate in areas with more air pollution
The study is the largest so far to look at the relationship between air pollution and mortality in Canada.
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Daily cannabis use lowers odds of using illicit opioids among people who have chronic pain
Findings from a new study suggest people are replacing opioids with cannabis to manage their pain.
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Drug discount cards could actually cost patients more
New research reveals brand-name drug discount cards are leading to higher health care spending in Canada — increased costs that are passed on to patients.
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Birth control options out of reach for many low-income women
Many young women face high risk of unintended pregnancy due to the high cost of contraceptive methods.
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Vaginal tearing: why are episiotomies down despite some benefits?
A new study suggests that when it comes to births assisted by forceps or vacuum, the declining rate of episiotomies in Canada warrants a closer look.
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