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Explore the UBC Faculty of Medicine 2021-2026 Strategic Plan: Building the Future.
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In a changing world, how do we build a healthcare workforce that meets the evolving needs of people in British Columbia and beyond?
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How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke
August 7, 2026
Dr. Chris Carlsten highlights the risks of wildfire smoke and the steps people can take to safeguard their respiratory health.
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Dr. Jim Christenson honoured with 2026 Order of British Columbia
August 7, 2026
The province’s highest honour recognizes Dr. Christenson’s transformative impact on emergency care in B.C.
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UBC Medicine researchers receive Engage Awards to advance community-connected research
August 6, 2026
New funding from Health Research BC supports collaborative research in areas like primary care, neurodivergent aging, equitable vaccine uptake and more.
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UBC researchers awarded major grants to advance precision cancer research
August 5, 2026
New funding from Terry Fox Research Institute supports two UBC-led projects addressing endometrial cancer and breast cancer.
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Dr. Sarah Hedtrich awarded $5.5M to develop curative gene-editing therapy for rare skin diseases
July 29, 2026
The international collaboration aims to develop the first topical gene-editing treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa and other inherited skin diseases.
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UBC Medicine celebrates outstanding Canadian researchers in cancer, brain health and heart disorders
July 27, 2026
Dr. Gina Ogilvie, Dr. Rhian Touyz and Dr. Yves De Koninck are the 2026 recipients of the Faculty’s National Research Prizes.
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