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Congratulations to the 2023 UBC Faculty of Medicine Award recipients!
Each year, the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research,…
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Study about pediatric RSV in Canada provides new insight
Every winter, Canadian pediatric hospitals experience a wave of admissions linked to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which causes respiratory tract…
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: BCCHR’s message of support for those grieving the children of S’ólh Téméxw
Content warning: The message that follows relates to residential schools in British Columbia and includes references to death.
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First-of-its-kind research unveils Autistic individuals’ perspectives on genetic testing
For the first time, Autistic individuals have been asked to share with researchers what they think and feel about genetic…
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Why medicine for kids is more than a smaller adult dose
More than half of all children receive at least one prescription medication a year. Despite this, few drugs have pediatric…
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Dr. Wendy Robinson awarded the 2023 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship
Dr. Wendy Robinson has been awarded the 2023 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship in recognition of her leadership and significant contributions…
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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute: A year of innovation and breakthroughs
For the first time ever, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute has produced a mini Year in Review to publicly share…
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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute celebrates 20th Anniversary of Mini Med School
In a world where medical knowledge and advancements play a vital role, empowering young minds and fostering a passion for…
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Vaccine safety and equity: Q&A with Dr. Julie Bettinger
National Immunization Awareness Month is dedicated to the importance of vaccines and their vital role in preventing the spread of…
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Vriti Bhagat awarded Vanier scholarship for diabetes research
Diabetes is a disease in which the body either can’t produce insulin (type 1), or the insulin the pancreas does…
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Researchers discover common origin behind major childhood allergies
Several major childhood allergies may share a common link to the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to…
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Mother’s mood matters: Prenatal exposure to SSRIs not related to higher levels of anxiety and internalizing behaviours across childhood
In 2004, Dr. Tim Oberlander’s attention was drawn to a paper in Science reporting a study by colleagues in New…
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