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.
Robert Olson and Bernie Eigl honoured for excellence in clinical trials
The UBC Medicine researchers have made significant contributions to strengthening B.C.’s clinical trials ecosystem.
UBC Medicine members receive funding for projects advancing equity and anti-racism
The projects aim to increase Indigenous representation in STEM, improve access to adaptive devices and more.
Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub research teams awarded $140M in federal funding
The projects bring together interdisciplinary teams and multi-sectoral partners to protect against future pandemics and improve the health of Canadians.