Holiday greetings from the Dean, Faculty of Medicine, and Vice-President of Health, UBC
Watch a video message from Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy.
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.
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.
New research reveals decline in kindergarteners’ developmental health after pandemic
UBC research shows record-high developmental vulnerability among young learners, raising concerns about long-term impacts.
UBC AI and Health Network funds projects advancing responsible AI-powered health research
The Fellows Program supports researchers harnessing AI to transform health research and improve patient care.
UBC Medicine researchers launch new spinoffs to turn discoveries into impact
Faculty of Medicine scientists have launched six new spinoff companies to commercialize innovations developed at UBC.