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UBC researchers develop drug to treat scarring and autoimmune diseases

UBC researchers develop drug to treat scarring and autoimmune diseases

An anti-scarring drug invented by UBC researchers will soon complete testing to determine its safety in humans as a topically administered drug.

Aug 28, 2015

Inhalable nitric oxide shown safe as potential anti-microbial treatment: UBC-VCH research

Results from a clinical study by a UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health research team have increased hope for a new, effective and inexpensive anti-microbial treatment using inhalable nitric oxide.

Jul 3, 2012

UBC welcomes $1M boost in entrepreneurship and research translation

The Genomics Research Entrepreneurship to Accelerate Translation (GREAT) project at the University of British Columbia has been chosen for funding through Genome Canada’s Entrepreneurship Education in Genomics (EEG) pilot program.

Oct 19, 2011

entrepreneurship@UBC Seed Accelerator fund to help launch UBC startups

Startups from the University of British Columbia community can now apply for investments of up to $100,000 to support their new venture thanks to the entrepreneurship@UBC Seed Accelerator fund.

Aug 18, 2011

UBC launches initiative with CCFF, CDRD to combat cystic fibrosis

The University of British Columbia, in partnership with the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) and the Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), today launches the Cystic Fibrosis Technology Initiative (CFTI) to advance Canadian technologies that will help combat cystic fibrosis (CF).

Dec 10, 2010

UBC entrepreneurs to storm Silicon Valley

Forget Dragon’s Den, University of British Columbia entrepreneurs have an opportunity to pitch their business concepts and products directly to Silicon Valley venture capitalists at an August 31 alumni event at the Plug and Play Tech Centre in Sunnyvale, California.

Aug 11, 2010