Faculty of Medicine
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‘Now is the time’: UBC’s inaugural UNESCO Chair tackles racialized health inequities through law and policy
UBC’s first UNESCO Chair on Health, Race and Human Rights will use law, data and policy to confront racialized health inequities at a critical moment for democracy and human rights worldwide.
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Seasonal allergies are getting worse—and climate change is partly to blame
UBC allergy expert on why there’s so much pollen in the air, and how to manage symptoms.
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InBC and UBC partner to spur growth and commercialization of UBC-affiliated companies
New fund will accelerate and scale companies advancing UBC research and discoveries, supporting economic and social impact across B.C.
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The UBC scientist who built Canada’s largest biotech company
Pushing the economy forward: Dr. Allen Eaves built STEMCELL Technologies into a global company that anchors B.C.’s rapidly growing life sciences sector.
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One in 20 babies experiences physical abuse, global review finds
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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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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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.
