Awards & Honours
Faculty of Medicine staff honoured with 2023 UBC President’s Awards
By Sheridan Powell | September 27, 2023
The President’s Staff Awards recognize the personal achievements and contributions that staff make to UBC.
Dr. Brett Hilton named a Brain Canada Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research
By Qian Chow | September 21, 2023
Dr. Hilton is working to develop treatments that regenerate and restore neurological function following spinal cord injury.
Seven faculty members inducted as Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
By Qian Chow | September 20, 2023
Election to the Academy is one of the highest honours in the Canadian health sciences community.
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive Health Research BC awards to shape the future of health
By Qian Chow | September 13, 2023
The early-career researchers are tackling a range of research topics, including Alzheimer’s disease and cultural safety of vaccination services.
Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis named to the Royal Society of Canada for 2023
By Qian Chow | September 5, 2023
Fellows are elected by their peers for their outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement.
Faculty of Medicine learners receive prestigious Vanier and Banting awards for 2023
By Qian Chow | September 5, 2023
Research project topics focus on critical health areas such as cancer, diabetes and lung disease.
Four Faculty of Medicine scientists among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
By Qian Chow | August 31, 2023
Research topics include global health policy, spinal cord injury and more.
Federal and provincial funding boosts 31 Faculty of Medicine research projects
By Qian Chow | August 31, 2023
The projects address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges like cancer, spinal cord injury and more.
UBC researchers receive nearly $5 million for cancer research
By Qian Chow | August 24, 2023
With funding from the Terry Fox Research Institute, the research projects aim to improve oral cancer surgeries and lung cancer detection.
UBC MD/PhD student Dr. Rohit Singla honoured with 2023 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
By Qian Chow | August 23, 2023
Awardees excel in community leadership and interest in advancing knowledge.