UBC Medicine researchers awarded nearly $10M to advance cancer prevention and early detection
The projects will enhance prevention of some of the most common diseases including ovarian, breast, colorectal, cervical and gastrointestinal cancers.
Harnessing AI to improve ovarian cancer outcomes
An international collaboration involving UBC researchers has been awarded $2M to use AI to identify factors tied to long-term survival.
UBC-led team receives Horizon Europe funding to improve community-based care in Uganda and Kenya
The team is the first in Canada to receive Horizon Europe funding, leading a project to improve post-hospital care for sepsis.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $30 million from CIHR
Research projects will address priority topics including cancer, diabetes and medication access in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
UBC Faculty of Medicine members recognized with 2026 CAME Awards
The Canadian Association for Medical Education Awards honour faculty and learners for excellence in medical education.
UBC Faculty of Medicine Creative and Communications team wins top AAMC award for bringing brain science to life
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) jury praises “extremely engaging and beautiful” Pathways Magazine
Dr. Magdalena Janus named Sunny Hill BC Leadership Chair in Child Development
An internationally-recognized developmental scientist, Dr. Janus aims to strengthen B.C.’s leadership in early childhood development.
Three UBC Medicine neuroscience researchers appointed to Order of Canada
Drs. Adele Diamond, Janice Eng and Judy Illes were honoured for their global leadership in neurologic research, education and impact.
Dr. Kevin Afra awarded 2025 Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine
The award recognizes Dr. Afra’s leadership in advancing antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases research and clinical trials in the Fraser.
2025 alumni UBC Achievement Awards honour Faculty of Medicine community members
Drs. Shelina Babul, Poul Sorensen and Anthony Yurkovich are honoured for advancing UBC’s commitment to healthy lives, a healthy planet and healthy societies.