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Pathways Magazine receives international award for excellence in communications
August 27, 2025For the third year in a row, the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Office of Creative and Communications (C&C) has received a top international award — this time from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Read More >

Back to School 2025
August 25, 2025The UBC Faculty of Medicine welcomes learners to a new academic year. Read More >

Genes and hormones may influence female heart disease risk
August 21, 2025New UBC research reveals relationship between estrogen, genetics and heart disease, highlighting opportunities for precision medicine. Read More >

UBC’s Robert Petrella elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
August 19, 2025Election to Fellowship in the Academy is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community. Read More >

Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine, and interim Vice-President, Health
August 19, 2025A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor & Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver. Read More >

Women who have been stalked at higher risk of heart disease, stroke
August 19, 2025New UBC research suggests link between violence against women and heart health. Read More >

UBC medical student Rahnuma Sara honoured with 2025 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
August 12, 2025She is being recognized for her community leadership and commitment to advancing medical knowledge. Read More >

Seventy-year-old Parkinson’s drug shows promise against tuberculosis
August 12, 2025New UBC study reveals medication’s potential to treat the world’s deadliest infectious disease and combat growing antibiotic resistance. Read More >

How chronic heartburn can drive esophageal cancer
August 8, 2025UBC researchers identify “molecular switch” that triggers precancerous changes in the esophagus—opening opportunities for early detection and prevention. Read More >

Newly-funded research examines health impacts of wildfire smoke
August 7, 2025Three projects supported by Genome BC will delve into the genetic-level impacts of wildfire smoke exposure. Read More >