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UBC experts on Transgender Day of Remembrance

UBC experts are available to comment on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, held every Nov. 20 to honour lives lost to transphobic violence.

Nov 17, 2022

Transgender youth avoid health care due to discomfort with doctors

Transgender youth avoid health care due to discomfort with doctors

Close to half of transgender young Canadians aren’t accessing health care when they need it, according to a new study from the University of British Columbia.

Dec 5, 2017

Transgender youth as likely to become pregnant as other adolescents

Transgender youth as likely to become pregnant as other adolescents

Sexually active transgender youth have pregnancy rates similar to their non-transgender peers—dispelling the notion that trans youth are less at risk for pregnancy, according to new UBC research.

Sep 7, 2016

Supportive families and schools critical in protecting transgender youth health: UBC study

Supportive families and schools critical in protecting transgender youth health: UBC study

A new national study shows that while Canada’s transgender youth face significant physical and mental health issues, strong family, school and community connections are helping many of them navigate these challenges.

May 6, 2015

UBC project examines the LGBT experience with breast and gynecological cancers

Researchers at the University of British Columbia are leading the first nationwide project on how sexual and gender minorities experience cancer, highlighting previously overlooked communities’ perspectives on cancer care.

Aug 2, 2012

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