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B.C. expanding clinical trial capacity to save lives, accelerate innovation
October 10, 2023New UBC research chair in clinical pharmacology and therapeutics will grow the province’s capacity to design and trial next-generation therapeutics. Read More >

Detecting breast cancer sooner
October 10, 2023Dr. Paula Gordon’s research is helping ensure women have access to life-saving breast cancer screening. Read More >

Dr. Pieter Cullis named 2024 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame inductee
October 10, 2023He is recognized for his leadership in developing the lipid nanoparticle delivery system powering mRNA vaccines and next-generation gene therapies. Read More >

Weight-loss drugs linked to stomach paralysis, other serious gastrointestinal conditions
October 5, 2023First-of-its-kind epidemiological study finds GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can cause serious gastrointestinal conditions when used for weight loss. Read More >

Celebrating 10 years of enhancing the well-being of UBC resident doctors
October 4, 2023The Resident Wellness Office provides resident doctors with a diverse range of wellbeing supports and workshops. Read More >

When RSV weighs heavily on the Canadian health-care system
October 4, 2023New research highlights the significant burden of RSV on Canadian children. Read More >

Faculty of Medicine Awards 2023
October 3, 2023Celebrating an extraordinary community of people Read More >

Faculty of medicine doctoral students named UBC Public Scholars for collaborative, impactful research
October 3, 2023Their research will address pressing health challenges like cervical cancer, spinal cord injury and mental health. Read More >

Cultivating innovation with Dr. Anna Blakney
September 27, 2023Dr. Blakney has been recognized as one of MIT Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35. Read More >

Faculty of Medicine staff honoured with 2023 UBC President’s Awards
September 27, 2023The President’s Staff Awards recognize the personal achievements and contributions that staff make to UBC. Read More >