Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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New process for screening old urine samples reveals previously undetected ‘designer drugs’

The approach can support public health and safety by enabling swift identification of new substances, potentially saving lives and guiding timely clinical responses to drug-related emergencies.

Nov 15, 2023

Over half a million Canadians are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Credit: Sergiu Vălenaș/Unsplash.

UBC researchers launch first-in-Canada testing program for Alzheimer’s disease

For the first time, Canadians can access a new test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a study being led by researchers at UBC’s faculty of medicine.

Dec 16, 2021

UBC scientists receive $3M for COVID-19 research projects

UBC scientists receive $3M for COVID-19 research projects

Scientists at the University of British Columbia are receiving $3 million to support COVID-19 research projects through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

Nov 6, 2020