The executive director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS is calling on governments across the country and abroad to implement a comprehensive strategy to reduce deaths and infections after new research identified solutions towards the goal of an HIV-free generation. Dr. Julio Montaner’s call comes after research published

Doctors working to limit the spread of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea — and their potential complications if left untreated — are turning to a promising new means of prevention.  It’s known as DoxyPEP, which stands for doxycycline (an antibiotic) post-exposure prophylaxis.  Some liken it to a “morning-after pill,” as you

Megan Obermayer: FHS Award for Outstanding Service to the Faculty of Health Sciences Throughout her undergraduate degree, Megan Obermayer was involved in various aspects of the health sciences community, including volunteering with the Health Sciences Undergraduate Journal and the FHS Peer Mentorship Program. One of her most memorable experiences was

The Faculty of Health Sciences is pleased to highlight the work of four students who received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) in support of their graduate research. Maggie Duncan CIHR Canada Doctoral Graduate Scholarship 2023 competition Doctoral