UBC researchers aim to deliver earlier warnings on the toxic drug supply
The Track & Trace pilot program will map where substances are coming from, and going to, informing public safety and health.
Neurons store and use lipids for energy, reshaping understanding of brain health and metabolism
New study shows healthy neurons contain lipid droplets that help support their function and whole-body energy balance.
Detailed map of breast tissue changes reveals role of menopause in cancer susceptibility
New UBC research shows how aging alters breast tissue and creates conditions for cancer to emerge.
UBC Medicine faculty leading Research Excellence Clusters to address complex health challenges
Research topics include cancer prevention, neurodevelopmental disabilities, public health policy and more.
It’s not all in your head: Seasonal allergies are getting worse, and climate change is partly to blame
Amidst the chirping of birds and laughter of children, there’s another sound echoing through the spring air: an explosion of sneezes. And they’re getting louder.
QS rankings place UBC among world’s best for life sciences and medicine
Top-25 ranking reflects UBC’s global leadership in health research, education, partnership and impact
Community-university partnerships advance local health solutions
From Indigenous perspectives on disability to health literacy for newcomers, UBC researchers and community partners are co-creating solutions across B.C.
UBC Medicine researchers receive federal funding to accelerate genomic solutions through industry collaborations
Academia-industry partnered projects will develop implementation-ready solutions for cancer, diabetes, disease diagnosis and more.
UBC researchers advance next-generation sports monitoring through Samsung collaboration
Drs. Babak Shadgan and Ali Bashashati are combining advanced sensors and AI to develop novel wearable technology for sports monitoring, rehabilitation and more.
Faculty of medicine researchers honoured with UBC’s 2025 Faculty Research Awards
Drs. Kristin Campbell, Carl de Boer, Anne Gadermann and Jackie Whittaker were honoured for research excellence.