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UBC Medicine community members honoured with Alumni Builder Awards
Giovanna Boniface and Skylar Bown have significantly contributed to the success of UBC and enriched the lives of others.
How the brain heals itself after a stroke
UBC researchers identify key cells that aid in stroke recovery, paving the way for new treatments.
Ultrasound improves cancer detection in women with dense breasts
A new UBC study highlights how ultrasound can detect cancers in dense breast tissue that would otherwise be missed by standard mammography.
Precision medicine finds lifesaving treatment for rare inflammatory disease
UBC researchers helped uncover a new treatment for idiopathic multicentric Castleman’s disease.
Preparing for future threat of avian influenza
UBC scientists have received new research funding to advance preparedness and response to avian influenza.
UBC Medicine community members awarded King Charles III Coronation Medals
Meet the UBC Faculty of Medicine community members recognized for their exceptional service to Canada.
Meet the newly discovered brain cell that allows you to remember objects
Discovery of ‘ovoid cells’ reshapes our understanding of how memory works, and could open the door to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy and more.
Only seven out of 100 people worldwide receive effective treatment for mental health or substance-use disorders
A study of 57,000 people in 21 countries finds that only a small percentage receive effective treatment for mental health or substance-use disorders.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $26M for transformative health research
The CIHR-funded projects will advance research in key areas including cancer treatment, vaccine development and childhood wellbeing.
UBC Medicine community members recognized with Doctors of BC Awards
The awards recognize the extraordinary achievements and contributions of physicians, residents and medical students.