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.
On a journey to improve care through research in the North
This fall, UBC medical student Curtis Leclerc will become the first Northern Medical Program student to embark on a combined MD/PhD.
Dr. Erik Pioro appointed to Professorship in ALS Research at UBC
Dr. Pioro will provide leadership and advance research to accelerate the development of new treatments for people with ALS.
Researchers discover common origin behind major childhood allergies
Several common childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, suggesting new ways to predict and prevent them.
UBC’s Vancouver Summer Program in Medicine brings students together from across the globe
The four-week program introduces students to Canadian health education and life on the West Coast
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.
Supporting older adults displaced by wildfires
As hundreds of long-term care residents have been evacuated due to wildfires, UBC’s Dr. Roger Wong shares advice for people on how they can support their loved ones.
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 find radiation not necessary for some patients with low-risk breast cancer
The new approach would spare patients of radiation and its side effects, while improving access for those who need radiation therapy most.
Ordinary care in extraordinary times
UBC Faculty of Medicine community members are lending their support to Ukraine.