Faculty of Medicine
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A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumours in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins.
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Researchers develop new way to match young cancer patients with the right drugs
A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumours in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins.
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New test identifies high-risk childhood brain tumours, improving treatment decisions
The technique for identifying aggressive medulloblastoma can help doctors tailor treatments to individual patients and ensure high-risk cases receive the intensive therapy they need.
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Most B.C. youth aren’t meeting Canada’s movement guidelines, and it could be impacting their mental health
The UBC study reveals that excessive recreational screen time is by far the biggest challenge.
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Meet the newly discovered brain cell that allows you to remember objects
Scientists at UBC’s faculty of medicine have discovered a new type of brain cell that plays a central role in our ability to remember and recognize objects.
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Bringing Indigenous ways of knowing to neuroscience
University of B.C. researchers are working with Indigenous scholars and communities to bring Indigenous perspectives into brain science.
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Only seven out of 100 people worldwide receive effective treatment for their mental health or substance-use disorders
A study of 57,000 people in 21 countries finds that only 6.9 per cent who met criteria for a mental health or substance-use disorder received effective treatment.
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Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer
In a new study, the international collaborators have pinpointed what could be the early genetic origins of breast cancer—cancer-like mutations appearing in the cells of healthy women.
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Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports
New research reveals an alarming number of people suffering spinal cord injuries while mountain biking, often leading to permanent and life-altering paralysis.
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Blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices safer for patients
The new material, designed to mimic the natural behaviour of blood vessels, could allow for safer use of blood-contacting devices, especially in cases where blood clots are a significant concern.
