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January 23, 2019

New tumour test could guide personalized treatment for children with cancer
Scientists at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital are the first in Canada to use a new test for pediatric tumour analysis that may one day guide personalized treatments for children with cancer.
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December 18, 2018

Latest technology enables cell-by-cell approach to finding new diabetes treatment
For patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), pancreatic cell transplants are a source of hope. This experimental treatment can eliminate the need for regular insulin injections, effectively curing diabetes — but they’re not an option for most people. That’s because the research needed to refine the procedure and make it available to more people –…
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November 2, 2018

Helping kids with Cystic Fibrosis breathe easier: Q&A with investigator Dr. Jonathan Rayment
Fifty years ago, most babies born with cystic fibrosis (CF) died in childhood. Today, Canadian kids with CF can expect to live well into middle age.

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