Dr. Pieter Cullis awarded 2023 Killam Prize for Health Sciences
The prizes are awarded to active Canadian scholars who distinguished themselves through sustained research excellence.
Faculty of medicine members nominated for 2023 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Drs. Silke Cresswell, Angela Devlin, Connie Eaves and Evelyn Stewart are among the nominees.
UBC-led biomedical innovation hub to accelerate development and manufacturing of lifesaving medicines for Canadians
Canada’s biotech ecosystem is poised for a major boost as B.C. will be home to Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub.
Faculty of medicine researchers received Research Excellence Clusters funding
Inter-departmental networks of researchers represent leaders in a particular field of study.
James Andrew honoured with inaugural AFMC Indigenous Health Advocacy Award
The award celebrates the outstanding efforts of an Indigenous person who has worked to improve Indigenous Peoples’ health in Canada.
Popular keto diet may be linked to higher risk of heart disease, cardiac events
UBC research suggests the popular weight-loss diet is associated with higher levels of LDL cholesterol.
AI predicts cancer patient survival by reading doctor’s notes
Predicting cancer survival is an important factor that can be used to improve cancer care.
Midwifery care safe for moderate- and high-risk pregnancies
New research highlights how midwifery care in B.C. has evolved over the last decade.
Graduating more midwives for B.C.
UBC’s midwifery program is set to expand by more than seventy per cent, increasing access to midwifery care across the province.
Faculty of medicine researchers awarded funding to promote healthy aging
The research team received $6.8M in funding, including $3M from the CIHR, to promote physical and mental health in older adults.