UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers Dr. Christopher Carlsten and Dr. Janice Leung have received nearly $4 million in federal funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to tackle pressing lung health challenges in Canada. Dr. Carlsten’s team will study the long-term effects of wildfire smoke, while Dr. Leung’s team will examine vaping’s impact on youth and adults. This funding is part of a larger $19.3 million investment supporting nine research teams nationwide, aiming to address critical respiratory health issues in collaboration with leading health organizations. Read more