Health
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Nursing capstone project leads to better care for critically ill patients
Nursing graduate Fiona Howarth’s research helps reduce incidences of delirium and improve recovery and quality of life of critically ill patients.
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Testosterone in body odour linked to perceptions of social status
New research from UVic looks at the role our sense of smell plays in navigating social status.
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Transformative degree helps grad bring together care, justice and public health
As a graduate student in public health, Andrea Figueroa has gone from working at supervised consumption sites in Montreal to…
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CanAssist technology helps local barista work independently
Break barriers, build belonging Despite talent, drive and ambition, many individuals with disabilities still encounter barriers in the workplace. However,…
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Four new Canada Research Chairs at UVic
UVic announces four new and four renewed Canada Research Chairs enhancing research and creative work.
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UVic neuroscientists advance depression research
A new paper from the Caruncho Lab shows the potential of a protein called Reelin for treating both “leaky gut”…
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Pioneering UVic program nurtures early-career health researchers
THRIVE is a dedicated mentorship program to train early career health researchers in the art of writing—and winning—prestigious, highly competitive,…
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Royal Society of Canada recognizes 2025 UVic researchers
Royal Society of Canada celebrates UVic researchers with the country’s highest academic honour.
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Better diagnosis, faster relief for urinary tract infections
UVic scientists and community partners have developed a faster, more accurate way to diagnose urinary tract infections.