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Explore the UBC Faculty of Medicine 2021-2026 Strategic Plan: Building the Future.
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With one in three Canadians facing neurological challenges, how can we foster lifelong brain health across all ages?
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Learn more about the Faculty’s commitment and actions towards creating respectful and inclusive learning and work environments
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Holiday greetings from the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and Vice-President of Health, UBC
December 18, 2025
Watch a video message from Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy.
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Is your neighbourhood playable? New website breaks it down
December 18, 2025
New research has led to Canada’s first “playability index” to assess how well neighbourhoods support outdoor play.
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UBC scientists discover “distress signal” cells use when their power supply is failing
December 17, 2025
New paper in Nature reveals mitochondrial alarm system that could open the door to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, inherited disorders and more.
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Provincial funding boosts development of made-in-B.C. medicines
December 16, 2025
The B.C. Government announced $33 million for Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub as UBC broke ground on its new Advanced Therapeutics Manufacturing Facility.
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COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces risk to pregnant women and baby
December 15, 2025
New UBC research provides critical information for pregnant women, care providers and policymakers.
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Dr. Kevin Afra awarded 2025 Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine
December 11, 2025
The award recognizes Dr. Afra’s leadership in advancing antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases research and clinical trials in the Fraser.
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