Awards & Honours
Faculty of Medicine members receive funding to support their innovative initiatives
By Stephanie Chow | January 25, 2021
Dr. Melissa Lem and Dr. Abhiram Cherukupalli are recipients of the 2020 Joule innovation grant program.
Three Faculty of Medicine researchers reappointed as Canada Research Chairs
By Stephanie Chow | December 17, 2020
Drs. Jason Barton, Michael Law and Don Sin have been renewed as Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) in recognition of excellence in their respective fields of study.
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive $15M from CIHR’s Project Grant program
By Stephanie Chow | September 22, 2020
Funding will help researchers build and conduct health-related research and knowledge translation projects.
Faculty of Medicine student Lianna Wat receives three prestigious awards
By Stephanie Chow | September 22, 2020
She received the Canadian Institute of Health Research Gold Award of Excellence, a Gairdner Award, and the Lindau Award.
UBC’s Dr. Brian Kwon wins inaugural Craig H. Neilsen Visionary Prize
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 10, 2020
Dr. Kwon will receive $1M US for his contributions and demonstrated excellence in the world of spinal cord injury.
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive funding from federal government’s Insight Development Grants
By Stephanie Chow | September 8, 2020
Drs. Alexis Black, Eva Oberle and Anne Gadermann’s research will contribute to strengthening health, education and the economy.
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive $2.8m for equipment and infrastructure
By Stephanie Chow | September 8, 2020
Funding comes from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans Leaders Fund.
Dr. Glenn Regehr awarded coveted international prize for medical education
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 7, 2020
His work has improved educational and scholarly practices in the health professions.
Dr. Kyla Hildebrand honoured with 2020 Royal College AMS Donald Richards Wilson Award
By Stephanie Chow | August 4, 2020
She is recognized for demonstrating excellence in integrating the CanMEDS Roles into six fellowship programs at UBC and institutions across Canada.
Faculty of Medicine graduate students recognized by the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
By Stephanie Chow | August 4, 2020
The students are recipients of the 2020 Top Graduating Doctoral Student Award and Rising Star Award.