Awards & Honours
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.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded over $1.6 million from Canada’s Stem Cell Network
By Qian Chow | May 16, 2023
Funding will support advancement of regenerative medicine research projects and clinical trials.
Dr. Hadal El-Hadi honoured with Resident Doctors of Canada award for medical education
By Qian Chow | May 15, 2023
The award honours individuals who contributed to improving undergraduate and postgraduate medical education in Canada.
Connie Eaves honoured with 2023 YWCA Women of Distinction Award
By Qian Chow | May 10, 2023
Dr. Eaves is a world leader in cancer stem cell biology.
Strengthening abortion access in Canada
By Qian Chow | May 9, 2023
UBC researchers have received $3.8 million in federal funding to address barriers to abortion access for underserved populations.
Professor Michael Lee named 3M National Teaching Fellow
By Qian Chow | May 2, 2023
The award recognizes Lee’s outstanding contributions to teaching and learning across Canada and beyond.
Faculty of medicine researchers awarded funding to improve health outcomes in B.C. and beyond
By Qian Chow | April 27, 2023
Fifteen researchers received the Michael Smith Health Research BC 2022 Health Professional-Investigator awards.