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» Faculty of Medicine » Home » 2019 » January » 18 » UBC Reports | January 18, 2019

UBC Reports | January 18, 2019

Scientists grow perfect human blood vessels in a petri dish

January 18, 2019

Scientists grow perfect human blood vessels in a petri dish

Scientists have managed to grow perfect human blood vessels as organoids in a petri dish for the first time. The breakthrough engineering technology, outlined in a new study, dramatically advances research of vascular diseases like diabetes.


LATEST NEWS

Study highlights lack of fair access to urban green spaces

People with higher incomes and more education tend to have greater access to urban green spaces than their less privileged neighbours, a new University of British Columbia study has found.


OPINIONS

Why Big Pharma must disclose payments to patient groups

The Conversation published an op-ed about payments made by opioid manufacturers to patient advocacy groups and professional societies, co-written by Itai Bavli, a PhD candidate in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies.


ATHLETICS

Motivated ‘Birds expect heated Winter Classic battle

The stage is set for the UBC Thunderbirds’ fifth annual Winter Classic on Friday, and this year’s extravaganza takes things to a whole new level with their arch-rival Calgary Dinos in town.


ARTS & CULTURE

UBC Opera: The Magic Flute, Jan. 31 – Feb. 3

A joyous message of love and magic set to sublime music at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.


VIDEO

Evolution of marine heatwaves under global warming

Prof. Thomas Frolicher discusses marine heatwave incidents, with results suggesting that the heatwaves will become more frequent and extreme under global warming.

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