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Not just a risk: Understanding cancer genes can reveal how early tumours form
Mutations in the Breast Cancer 1 (BRCA1) gene or Breast Cancer 2 (BRCA2) gene are well-known to substantially increase a woman’s risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. They have also been implicated in the development of cancer in other tissues, including some childhood cancers such as neuroblastoma, brain tumours and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
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Preventing the worst: Raising awareness to reduce suicides
In Canada, suicide ranks as the second greatest cause of mortality among teenagers and young adults. It remains the leading cause of mental health emergency care for people of all socioeconomic backgrounds across the province.
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New study further demonstrates COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe during pregnancy
A new study led by investigators at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia (UBC) found that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are safe to use in pregnancy, and that pregnant people experienced lower rates of health events post-vaccination than similarly aged, non-pregnant vaccinated people.
