Patricia Angel
Starting kindergarten? Expert tips for a smooth school transition
Research shows kindergarten readiness shapes learning years later. UBC early-childhood development expert Dr. Magdalena Janus shares tips for making the transition as easy as 1-2-3.
mRNA cancer vaccines are coming. What are they and how could they transform cancer treatment?
Canada’s mRNA vaccine pioneer Dr. Pieter Cullis breaks down how cancer vaccines work and what they could mean for the future of cancer care.
How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke
Dr. Chris Carlsten highlights the risks of wildfire smoke and the steps people can take to safeguard their respiratory health.
Dr. Jim Christenson honoured with 2026 Order of British Columbia
The province’s highest honour recognizes Dr. Christenson’s transformative impact on emergency care in B.C.
UBC Medicine researchers receive Engage Awards to advance community-connected research
New funding from Health Research BC supports collaborative research in areas like primary care, neurodivergent aging, equitable vaccine uptake and more.
UBC researchers awarded major grants to advance precision cancer research
New funding from Terry Fox Research Institute supports two UBC-led projects addressing endometrial cancer and breast cancer.
Nearly two-thirds of Indigenous people report mistreatment during childbirth, first national survey finds
Researchers say the findings reveal ongoing inequities in maternity care, underscoring the urgent need for culturally safe, Indigenous-led approaches.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $5.8M in federal funding to advance scientific discovery
New funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada will accelerate discovery in brain health, biomedical engineering, gene therapies and more.
Congratulations & thank you: A message from the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and Vice-President, Health, UBC
Watch a video message from Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy.
Dr. Marco Marra honoured with Canadian Cancer Society Lifetime Contribution Prize
An international leader in cancer genomics, Dr. Marra is recognized for his transformative impact on cancer research and care.