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One in three Canadians will experience a serious neurological issue during their lifetime. How can we create better brain health at every age?
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Dr. Jan Christilaw (left) and Dr. Paul Sanberg (right) are 2024 recipients of the alumni UBC Achievement Awards. Photo by Edward Chang

2024 alumni UBC Achievement Awards honour faculty of medicine community members

December 10, 2024

Drs. Jan Christilaw and Paul Sanberg were honoured for extraordinary efforts to advance UBC’s commitment to healthy lives, a healthy planet and healthy societies.
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A composite image showcasing 20 UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers representing some of the 2024 Health Research BC funding recipients through the Convening & Collaborating (C2) and Reach programs.

UBC Medicine researchers bridging evidence and impact with 2024 Health Research BC funding

November 29, 2024

Team-based projects address key topics including population aging, women’s health and the health impacts of climate change.
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A group of participants lies in a circle engaging in a floor exercise during a Hockey FIT training session.

Lifestyle program geared at hockey fans helps improve men’s health

November 28, 2024

Tapping into people’s passion for hockey an effective way to promote positive health and lifestyle changes.
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Charting a path for translational medicine

November 22, 2024

UBC’s inaugural Transforming Health Symposium brought together ecosystem leaders to explore the future of translational medicine.
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Dr. Poul Sorensen

Dr. Poul Sorensen receives Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal

November 20, 2024

Award recognized Dr. Sorensen’s contributions in pediatric cancer research and translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice.
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A medical professional conducts a breast cancer screening ultrasound on a woman, with the ultrasound images displayed on a monitor in a clinic setting.

Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer

November 20, 2024

Understanding how cancer-causing mutations arise could lead to new methods for early detection, prevention and treatment.
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