Is your neighbourhood playable? New website breaks it down
New research has led to Canada’s first “playability index” to assess how well neighbourhoods support outdoor play.
UBC scientists discover “distress signal” cells use when their power supply is failing
New paper in Nature reveals mitochondrial alarm system that could open the door to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, inherited disorders and more.
Provincial funding boosts development of made-in-B.C. medicines
The B.C. Government announced $33 million for Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub as UBC broke ground on its new Advanced Therapeutics Manufacturing Facility.
COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces risk to pregnant women and baby
New UBC research provides critical information for pregnant women, care providers and policymakers.
Dr. Kevin Afra awarded 2025 Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine
The award recognizes Dr. Afra’s leadership in advancing antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases research and clinical trials in the Fraser.
Year in Review 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, take a look back at a few of the Faculty of Medicine’s many achievements from the past year and discover some of the innovative plans for the upcoming year — and beyond.
2025 alumni UBC Achievement Awards honour Faculty of Medicine community members
Drs. Shelina Babul, Poul Sorensen and Anthony Yurkovich are honoured for advancing UBC’s commitment to healthy lives, a healthy planet and healthy societies.
Outstanding UBC Medicine faculty members named 2025 Distinguished University Scholars
Drs. Peter Black, Lori Brotto and Terrance Snutch were honoured for their achievements.
UBC research project aims to bring B.C. closer to ending HIV transmission
With new funding from Genome BC, UBC Medicine researchers are using genomic and AI tools to better understand changing transmission patterns.
UBC researchers uncover how statins harm muscles — and how to stop it
Study reveals how popular cholesterol-lowering drugs can trigger muscle damage, and a way to make them safer.