Federal and provincial funding boosts 31 Faculty of Medicine research projects
The projects address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges like cancer, spinal cord injury and more.
UBC researchers receive nearly $5 million for cancer research
With funding from the Terry Fox Research Institute, the research projects aim to improve oral cancer surgeries and lung cancer detection.
UBC MD/PhD student Dr. Rohit Singla honoured with 2023 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
Awardees excel in community leadership and interest in advancing knowledge.
UBC researchers receive $7M to advance diabetes research
The projects will develop precision medicine approaches for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Faculty of medicine members among 2023 Order of B.C. recipients
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
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
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
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
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
Dr. Cullis’ groundbreaking work on lipid nanoparticle delivery technologies has enabled advanced therapeutics like the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.