UBC Medicine researchers bridging evidence and impact with 2024 Health Research BC funding
Team-based projects address key topics including population aging, women’s health and the health impacts of climate change.
Dr. Poul Sorensen receives Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal
Award recognized Dr. Sorensen’s contributions in pediatric cancer research and translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice.
Accelerating stem cell research
A new collaboration between UBC researchers, Genome BC and STEMCELL Technologies aims to accelerate stem cell development for new disease treatments.
Six UBC Medicine researchers among new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Skye Barbic, Laura Evgin, Jessica Moe, Wendy Norman, Nika Shakiba and Jennifer Hutcheon are among the new and renewed Chairs.
Advanced DNA sequencing to reveal unknown hereditary links to cancer
UBC researchers are part of a new project that aims to improve early detection of hereditary cancers.
Bringing innovative drugs for inflammatory bowel disease to patients
New research supported by Crohn’s and Colitis Canada aims to improve the lives of people living with IBD.
Seven Faculty of Medicine doctoral students named 2024 UBC Public Scholars
Meet the scholars advancing collaborative, impactful research in areas like extreme heat, Indigenous health and traumatic brain injuries.
Dr. Nadine Caron inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
She is recognized for transformative leadership in Indigenous health and surgical practice.
Keeping honey bee queens healthy through Canadian winters
Dr. Leonard Foster is evaluating strategies to help the vital pollinators survive Canadian winters.
Faculty of Medicine staff honoured with 2024 UBC President’s Awards
Meet the nine staff members recognized for outstanding achievements and excellence within the UBC community.