UBC’s Torsten Nielsen, Gina Ogilvie, Manish Sadarangani elected to the Royal Society of Canada for 2024
Fifteen UBC faculty members were announced by the RSC as new Fellows and as new Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
UBC medical student Mariam Eji-Lasisi honoured with 2024 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
Awardees excel in community leadership and interest in advancing knowledge.
UBC Medicine celebrates exceptional Canadian researchers in cancer, brain and heart disorders
Three Canadian scientists have been recognized by the Faculty for their outstanding scientific accomplishments and for their potential to make further contributions in their fields.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $2.2 million to strengthen the health workforce
The funding will support researchers to investigate the implementation, evaluation and scaling up of evidence-informed workforce solutions.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $25 million in CIHR project grants
Projects address key health challenges including Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, multiple sclerosis, mental health and more.
UBC Medicine faculty members appointed to the Order of Canada for 2024
Considered one of the country’s highest honours, Drs. Cairns, Gunn, Machan, Poenaru and Taunton are recognized for their extraordinary contributions to health and Canadian society.
Three UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Drs. Liam Brunham, Annie Ciernia and Corinna Schindler are among UBC’s new and renewed Canada Research Chairs.
Federal funding boosts 25 Faculty of Medicine research projects
The projects address pressing topics including cancer, brain health, genomics and more.
Three UBC Medicine researchers awarded funding through New Frontiers in Research Fund
The projects will help treat pressing health challenges like opioid use disorder, neurodegenerative diseases, and developmental coordination disorder.
Two Faculty of Medicine members honoured with 2024 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Dr. Tamara Shenkier and Dr. Melissa Lem were recognized for their contributions to the well-being of Metro Vancouver communities.