Health Innovation and Community Wellbeing
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As spring blooms, UBC’s Seed Lending Libraries invite communities to grow gardens, share seeds, and cultivate a movement rooted in sustainability and connection.
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UBC opens Gordon B. Shrum Building, Canada’s first purpose-built biomedical engineering facility
New home of UBC’s School of Biomedical Engineering will advance health solutions and grow Canada’s biotech sector.
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Online program improves sexual desire and well-being in women
The program, called eSense, delivers evidence-based strategies through interactive online modules that women can complete privately at their own pace.
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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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Enhancing seismic resilience at UBC
Since 2012, UBC has invested more than $200 million in seismic upgrades to buildings and infrastructure.
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UBC researcher uses her pain to empower youth affected by violent crime
Dr. Jacquelyn Cragg is launching a mentorship program for youth affected by violent crime.
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New stir stick detects drink spiking in seconds
UBC researchers have developed a seemingly ordinary stir stick capable of detecting common drink-spiking drugs potentially preventing assaults.
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Canada slowest in reporting bird flu at 618 days – but COVID shows we can do better
Researchers at the department of zoology discuss why getting genetic information about bird flu quickly is crucial.
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ADHD misinformation on TikTok is shaping young adults’ perceptions
An analysis of the 100 most-viewed TikTok videos related to ADHD revealed that fewer than half the claims about symptoms actually align with clinical guidelines for diagnosing ADHD.
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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.
