Awards & Honours
Faculty of medicine members among 2023 Order of B.C. recipients
By Qian Chow | August 9, 2023
Drs. Penny Ballem, Jane Buxton and Pieter Cullis have been appointed to the Order of B.C., the province’s highest honour.
Dr. Steven Miller awarded 2023 James H. Graham Award of Merit
By Qian Chow | August 4, 2023
The award for outstanding career achievements is from The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Faculty of medicine researchers leading 42 projects awarded CIHR Spring 2023 grants
By Qian Chow | August 3, 2023
The projects address key health challenges like cancer, respiratory health, spinal cord injury and more.
Faculty of Medicine scientists, spin-off companies among Life Sciences BC 2023 award winners
By Qian Chow | July 28, 2023
The awards recognize the individuals and organizations that are enriching B.C.’s dynamic life sciences sector.
UBC Faculty of Medicine honours exceptional Canadian researchers in cancer, heart, brain disorders and clinical pharmacology
By Faculty of Medicine | July 10, 2023
Four Canadian scientists have been recognized by UBC’s Faculty of Medicine for their outstanding scientific accomplishments and for their potential to make further contributions in their fields.
Dr. Pieter Cullis named fellow of U.K.’s prestigious Royal Society
By Qian Chow | July 6, 2023
Dr. Cullis’ groundbreaking work on lipid nanoparticle delivery technologies has enabled advanced therapeutics like the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.
UBC faculty of medicine members appointed to the Order of Canada for 2023
By Qian Chow | July 5, 2023
Drs. John Fleetham and Keith Walley were among the UBC appointees this year.
Cancer researcher Dr. Ly Vu receives funding from program challenging gender disparities
By Qian Chow | June 27, 2023
Dr. Vu is among the awardees of A Grant of Her Own: The Women Scientists Innovation Award for Cancer Research.
Pathways Magazine honoured with a Gold Award of Excellence for Best Publication in Canada
By Faculty of Medicine | June 26, 2023
The Canadian Public Relations Society recognized Pathways in two categories for Best Publication and Canadian Health Campaign of the Year.
UBC Medicine learners receive 2023 Sandra Banner Student Awards for Leadership
By Qian Chow | June 6, 2023
Mohit Sodhi and Dr. Daphne Lu are recognized for their outstanding leadership skills.