Qian Chow
UBC Medicine faculty members appointed to the Order of Canada
Considered one of the country’s highest honours, Drs. Allison Eddy, Lorraine Greaves and Bonnnie Henry are recognized for their extraordinary contributions to Canadian society.
BC Cancer and UBC roll out the fastest PET/CT scanner in Canada
The next-generation scanner will improve diagnostic imaging and accelerate research on novel imaging agents and cancer treatments.
Extreme heat and wildfire smoke is a risky combination, new study finds
UBC’s Dr. Sarah Henderson discusses her latest research into combined exposures, and what’s needed to protect those at risk.
UBC scientists receive new funding for stem cell and regenerative medicine research
Researchers will develop ground-breaking therapies across 14 disease areas, including Type 1 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease.
UBC researchers awarded more than $6.5 million to advance neuroscience research
New funding from Brain Canada is supporting two innovative neuroscience research platforms.
BC Rural Health Awards honour UBC Medicine community members
The awards honour clinical faculty and residents who are dedicated to caring for people in rural communities.
Exercise improves survival for colon cancer patients
Findings from a landmark 17-year study suggest a structured exercise program reduces the risk of disease recurrence and new primary cancers.
Ahmer Karimuddin
Ahmer Karimuddin, BSc MD FRCSC Head, Department of Surgery Professor, Department of Surgery Visit: Department of Surgery
Clerkship in the Comox Valley
UBC’s new Integrated Community Clerkship in Comox Valley provides medical students with more opportunities to learn and train in rural communities.
Colorectal cancer leaves lasting toll on women’s sexual health
UBC-led study finds women with colorectal cancer are more likely to sexual health challenges, even long after treatment as ended.