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UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $1.3 million from CFI for innovative research infrastructure
By Qian Chow | October 10, 2025
Projects will drive discovery and innovation in key areas like cancer, brain health and genomics.
RSV hits infants under six months hardest, driving nearly half of hospital costs
By Alex Tsui | October 9, 2025
As Canada rolls out new tools to prevent RSV in children, new UBC research highlights importance of protecting the most vulnerable.
UBC researchers lead national project to strengthen access to abortion care
By Qian Chow | October 6, 2025
UBC researchers are working with partner organizations nationwide to address barriers for underserved communities.
UBC expands two health profession programs to Vancouver Island
By Alex Tsui | October 6, 2025
People on Vancouver Island can now train closer to home for careers in physical therapy and speech-language pathology with the expansion of UBC’s programs to Vancouver Island.
UBC-developed enzymes power first human test of universal donor organs
By Qian Chow | October 3, 2025
The successful transplantation test marks a major step toward more compatible, accessible organ donations.
What parents need to know about school vaccinations
By Qian Chow | October 1, 2025
UBC Medicine experts share insights and tips to help school-aged kids ace their immunizations.
Dr. Nika Shakiba named Canada Gairdner Early Career Investigator
By Qian Chow | September 29, 2025
Dr. Shakiba is recognized for her work advancing stem cell-derived therapies and biomanufacturing.
New clinical trials unit to bring innovative treatments to patients, strengthen health research
By Qian Chow | September 26, 2025
A first of its kind in B.C., the unit will help UBC researchers develop and bring innovative new treatments to patients.
Faculty of Medicine staff honoured with 2025 UBC President’s Award
By Qian Chow | September 23, 2025
Meet the nine staff members recognized for their outstanding achievements and excellence within the UBC community.
New projects at Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub to build a smarter, faster health response
By Qian Chow | September 19, 2025
With funding from Genome BC, UBC researchers are advancing biotherapeutics, RNA medicines, cell therapies and policy innovation for Canada.