Health & Medicine
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A global review finds that nearly five per cent of infants experience physical aggression from caregivers, revealing a largely hidden public‑health issue.
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Canadian surgical innovation cuts ovarian cancer risk by nearly 80 per cent
New UBC research shows that a B.C.-developed surgical procedure dramatically reduces rates of the most lethal gynaecological cancer.
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Scientists develop first gene-editing treatment for skin conditions
UBC researchers have created a topical CRISPR-based therapy that could offer a lasting cure for a range of skin disorders.
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Canada’s Track 2 MAiD system presents challenges for assessors
UBC researchers examine the challenges physicians and nurse practitioners face when assessing eligibility for Track 2 medical assistance in dying (MAiD).
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Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs
UBC researchers discover how to grow specialized immune cells for more accessible off-the-shelf cell therapies to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders and more.
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How new front-of-package nutrition labels could reshape food choices in Canada
Cameron Smith, a PhD student in UBC’s faculty of land and food systems, on how the labels work and what consumers should know.
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Is your neighbourhood playable? New website breaks it down
UBC researchers have created Canada’s first playability index, revealing how neighbourhoods support—or hinder—children’s outdoor play. Explore what makes a city playable and why urban planners need to think like kids.
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COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces risk to pregnant women and baby
New UBC research provides critical data on vaccine efficacy for pregnant women, care providers and policymakers.
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15 ways UBC researchers broke new ground in 2025
Here are 15 highlights showing how UBC researchers and key partners advanced knowledge, technology and real-world solutions in 2025.
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UBC launches new training to help frontline workers respond to mental-health and substance-use crises
UBC introduces a new Mental Health and Substance Use Micro-certificate to equip frontline workers with skills to respond safely and compassionately to crises, addressing growing challenges in communities across B.C. starting Dec. 1.
