Three UBC Medicine researchers elected as 2026 Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Drs. Mariana Brussoni, David Granville and Aly Karsan are among 59 new Fellows.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded CFI funding to advance research innovation
The new funding will support key areas of research including children’s precision medicine, family planning, brain health and more.
UBC Medicine researchers partnering with communities to accelerate local impact
Collaborative projects will strengthen youth mentorship, supports for children with disabilities, injury prevention and more.
UBC medical student Stephanie Quon honoured with 2026 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
She is recognized for community leadership and advancing accessibility and equity in health care.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $39 million in CIHR funding
New funding for 42 projects will advance research in climate resilience, cancer, AI-enabled care and more.
Dr. Sarah Hedtrich awarded $5.5M to develop curative gene-editing therapy for rare skin diseases
The international collaboration aims to develop the first topical gene-editing treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa and other inherited skin diseases.
UBC Medicine celebrates outstanding Canadian researchers in cancer, brain health and heart disorders
Dr. Gina Ogilvie, Dr. Rhian Touyz and Dr. Yves De Koninck are the 2026 recipients of the Faculty’s National Research Prizes.
UBC Medicine researchers receive federal funding to address social and economic challenges
New funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada will support research to improve quality of life for Canadians.
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.
UBC Medicine’s Dr. Trevor Hurwitz, founder of neuropsychiatry in B.C., appointed to the Order of Canada
Dr. Hurwitz is recognized for his transformative impact on the treatment of complex brain disorders.