UBC Medicine researchers awarded federal funding for 35 projects addressing key health priorities
The projects funded by CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC will advance new knowledge and discoveries to address some of the most pressing health challenges facing Canadians
From medical school to medical leadership
UBC Southern Medical Program student-led research addresses gaps in primary care for rural cancer survivors
UBC Medicine faculty members appointed to the Order of Canada
Considered one of the country’s highest honours, Drs. Allison Eddy, Lorraine Greaves and Bonnnie Henry are recognized for their extraordinary contributions to Canadian society.
Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients 2025
The awards acknowledge faculty members who have made exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service.
BC Cancer and UBC roll out the fastest PET/CT scanner in Canada
The next-generation scanner will improve diagnostic imaging and accelerate research on novel imaging agents and cancer treatments.
Internationally renowned clinician-scientist to lead Faculty of Medicine and UBC Health
Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy will begin a five-year term in November, 2025
Understanding the risks of extreme heat and wildfire smoke
UBC’s Dr. Sarah Henderson discusses her latest research into combined exposures, and what’s needed to protect those at risk.
UBC scientists receive new funding for stem cell and regenerative medicine research
Researchers will develop ground-breaking therapies across 14 disease areas, including Type 1 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease.
UBC researchers awarded more than $6.5 million to advance neuroscience research
New funding from Brain Canada is supporting two innovative neuroscience research platforms.
Training with AI to build more equitable healthcare
UBC medical students are leading the way across Canada in exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and data literacy can help to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.