Canadian Cancer Society honours Dr. Nadine Caron for ground-breaking achievements and visionary leadership in cancer research
2020 Awards for Excellence introduces new prizes for lifetime contribution and inclusive excellence.
Dr. Connie Eaves elected into the prestigious Royal Society
She joins the ranks of other esteemed scientists including Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein and Charles Darwin.
Dr. Terri Aldred awarded Resident Doctors of Canada honour for medical education
She was honoured with the RDoC Mikhael Award for Medical Education.
UBC researchers drive innovation in care for patients with COVID-19
When COVID-19 emerged in British Columbia, UBC researchers knew right away they needed to learn from patients to better understand this novel disease and improve care.
New collaboration to better understand the causes of Alzheimer’s disease
Each day in his clinic, neurologist Dr. Haakon Nygaard helps patients with Alzheimer’s disease and their families navigate a relentless journey that often involves memory loss, changes in language, anxiety and depression.
Inspiration surrounds future Indigenous physicians
Dr. Dennis Wardman and his family established a scholarship to recognize top Indigenous students pursuing medicine at UBC. More than a financial incentive, he hopes the scholarship signals to students that there is a supportive community surrounding them who wants to help them find a way to share their unique talents and improve health outcomes for communities across Canada.
Physical therapy faculty members recognized at PABC Annual Awards
Each year the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia recognizes members who make outstanding contributions to the profession.
COVID-19 survey shows almost eight out of 10 adults are worried, bored, stressed, lonely or sad
Pandemic exacts continued toll on mental health—outdoor activity and social connections are helping people cope.
Potential ‘Achilles’ heel’ of SARS-CoV-2 virus captured on video
An international team of researchers led by UBC’s Dr. Josef Penninger has discovered new insights into SARS-CoV-2.
Faculty of medicine members named 2021 Distinguished University Scholars at UBC
The awards recognize exceptional faculty who have distinguished themselves as scholars in research and/or teaching and learning.