UBC Medicine community members recognized with Doctors of BC Awards
The awards recognize the extraordinary achievements and contributions of physicians, residents and medical students.
UBC among best in the world for medicine and health, rising into top 30 globally
UBC is among the best universities in the world for Medical and Health disciplines, according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, rising into 28th position globally and second in Canada.
New website helps you calculate the benefits of drinking less
Researchers with UBC’s Island Medical Program have developed a new tool that provides personalized estimates of the potential health risks from alcohol.
Physician-paramedic teams can save lives: new study
New UBC research shows how interprofessional pre-hospital care can improve patient outcomes, especially in rural and remote communities.
UBC Medicine’s Dr. Marco Marra appointed to the Order of Canada
Considered one of the country’s highest honours, Dr. Marra is recognized for his extraordinary contributions to genomics and cancer research.
Dr. Francesca Capon named Donald Rix B.C. Leadership Chair in Genetic Medicine
Dr. Capon is an internationally recognized expert in the genetic and immune basis of inflammatory skin diseases.
2024 alumni UBC Achievement Awards honour faculty of medicine community members
Drs. Jan Christilaw and Paul Sanberg were honoured for extraordinary efforts to advance UBC’s commitment to healthy lives, a healthy planet and healthy societies.
UBC Medicine researchers bridging evidence and impact with 2024 Health Research BC funding
Team-based projects address key topics including population aging, women’s health and the health impacts of climate change.
Lifestyle program geared at hockey fans helps improve men’s health
Tapping into people’s passion for hockey an effective way to promote positive health and lifestyle changes.
Charting a path for translational medicine
UBC’s inaugural Transforming Health Symposium brought together ecosystem leaders to explore the future of translational medicine.