Childhood Diseases
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A new dawn for Childhood CNS tumours: Q&A with Dr. Sylvia Cheng
Central nervous system (CNS) tumours are growths of abnormal cells residing in either the brain or spinal cord. Not all tumours are necessarily cancerous; if a tumour lacks the ability to spread to other tissues then it is considered non-cancerous (benign). However, even benign tumours can still be dangerous in the brain or spinal cord…
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When it comes to health, the gut has skin in the game
Over the last 15 years, research into the gut microbiome — the ecosystem of microorganisms that reside in the gut — has garnered increasing attention. With the emergence of supplements and food products that claim to improve your gut health, the term “gut microbiome” has become a familiar idea to the general public.
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BCCHR laboratories hosting Indigenous students for seed2STEM program
seed2STEM is a research summer program that aims to increase participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among Indigenous youth. The program, developed at UBC by the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD), introduces students to careers in STEM through paid placements in research labs across Metro Vancouver and Kelowna. To reduce barriers to participation,…
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