Faculty of Medicine
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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.
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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 researchers uncover how statins harm muscles—and how to stop it
Study reveals how cholesterol-lowering drugs can trigger muscle damage—and point to a way to make them safer.
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New research reveals decline in B.C. kindergarteners developmental health after pandemic
Data shows record-high vulnerability rates among young learners, raising concerns about long-term impacts.
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How babies learn language, and what parents can do to help
UBC speech sciences expert Dr. Alexis Black shares tips on supporting children’s healthy language development—from even before they’re born.
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RSV hits infants under six months hardest, driving nearly half of hospital costs
New research reveals that even healthy infants under six months are at high risk from RSV, driving up hospital costs and highlighting the need for targeted prevention.
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UBC enzyme technology clears first human test toward universal donor organs for transplantation
UBC-developed enzymes successfully converted a kidney to universal type O for transplant, marking a major step toward faster, more compatible organ donations.
