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.
Baby’s brain development may be linked to their gut bacteria
New UBC research showed that certain microbes were associated with performance in tests of early cognitive development.
UBC researchers identify cells that cause initial airway destruction in COPD patients’ lungs
By understanding the cells involved in small airway loss, the researchers hope to develop more effective treatments and preventative measures for COPD.
UBC researchers receive $7M to advance diabetes research
The projects will develop precision medicine approaches for the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Faculty of medicine members among 2023 Order of B.C. recipients
Drs. Penny Ballem, Jane Buxton and Pieter Cullis have been appointed to the Order of B.C., the province’s highest honour.