When Margaret Miller and Bee Wanstall first crossed paths, it was actually in a boxing class. It wasn’t until they both joined the BC Brain Wellness

Researchers from UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health are developing natural plant compounds into a healing gel that could speed up recovery and prevent wounds from ret…

Sleep apnea is a common condition in which breathing repeatedly stops or becomes shallow during sleep, leading to poor rest and excessive fatigue. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which affects an estimated one billion people worldwide. It occurs when the upper airway becomes blocked, often accompanied by snoring. 

A study published in Nature Medicine has uncovered biomarkers that could help select the most effective precision treatments for patients with late-stage prostate cancer. Led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr.

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Falls are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization among adults over the age of 65 in Canada. Worldwide, about a third of older adults fall each year, with many requiring medical care to recover or losing their capacity to live independently.

An exciting opportunity for VCHRI trainees to connect, exchange ideas and gain valuable insights from inspiring guests.

UBC researchers are leading a new project to make bladder cancer treatment more personalized and effective.

Slip on a VR headset, and an ordinary room transforms into a foggy mountain landscape dotted with colourful landmarks.   This virtual world is part

Approximately 300,000 Canadians live with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disorder with no known cure. Type 1 diabetes can pose serious challenges, but ongoing research is improving the quality of life for those with this chronic condition. Endocrinologist Dr. Breay Paty discusses the effects of low and high blood sugar, as well as science-backed management strategies and emerging biological treatments for type 1 diabetes.

In 1977, Terry Fox was diagnosed with osteosarcoma – a rare bone cancer – at just 18 years old. He lost his leg and endured 16 m...

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The entrepreneurs are developing innovative tools to address key global health topics including cancer treatment and remote healthcare access.

As the clocks fall back and we gain that extra hour of sleep, getting the right amount of quality shut eye can be top of mind for many. UBC Hospital Sleep Disorder Program lead Dr. Najib Ayas has advice on setting yourself up for sleep success.

UBC-developed enzymes successfully converted a kidney to universal type O for transplant, marking a major step toward faster, more compatible organ donations.

Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Profile Postdoctoral Research Fellow Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cardiovascular Imaging, Precision Health and Artificial Intelligence (MOSAIC study) Department Tsang Laboratory Division of Cardiology | Department of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range See details below. Posting End Date November 11, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date November 16, 2026 The expected salary for this position is $100,000/year. The desired start date is mid-November, 2025 but...

A collaborative team of researchers from the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC) have developed a new method to design safer, more targeted cancer drugs. The platform, called baited-SELEX, uses DNA molecules to mimic antibodies and selectively target cancer cells while minimizing harmful side effects of current therapies.

Sexual health can be an uncomfortable topic of conversation for patients, some of whom may prefer more discrete options for sharing intimate details. In a first-of-its-kind study, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) researchers have demonstrated the viability of the PenoMeter novel mobile option for diagnosing Peyronie’s disease.