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Dr. Sarah Hedtrich awarded $5.5M to develop curative gene-editing therapy for rare skin diseases
July 29, 2026The international collaboration aims to develop the first topical gene-editing treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa and other inherited skin diseases. Read More >

UBC Medicine celebrates outstanding Canadian researchers in cancer, brain health and heart disorders
July 27, 2026Dr. Gina Ogilvie, Dr. Rhian Touyz and Dr. Yves De Koninck are the 2026 recipients of the Faculty’s National Research Prizes. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers receive federal funding to address social and economic challenges
July 22, 2026New funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada will support research to improve quality of life for Canadians. Read More >

Researchers discover the eye’s hidden cleanup system
July 17, 2026Newly identified lymphatic network could fundamentally shift how we understand and treat leading causes of blindness. Read More >

Seatbelts are essential, but nearly 9 in 10 pregnant people don’t achieve recommended placement
July 16, 2026UBC researchers mapped how pregnancy changes seatbelt fit, laying the groundwork for future design improvements. Read More >

5 surprising things to know about heat and your health
July 15, 2026Here’s what UBC public health experts want you to know about keeping safe during the next heat wave. Read More >

Researchers discover new form of hereditary prostate cancer
July 9, 2026Findings create opportunity to expand genetic screening for families at risk of aggressive cancer. Read More >

Nearly two-thirds of Indigenous people report mistreatment during childbirth, first national survey finds
July 8, 2026Researchers say the findings reveal ongoing inequities in maternity care, underscoring the urgent need for culturally safe, Indigenous-led approaches. Read More >

UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $5.8M in federal funding to advance scientific discovery
July 7, 2026New funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada will accelerate discovery in brain health, biomedical engineering, gene therapies and more. Read More >

Children of mothers with congenital heart disease face higher risk of developmental vulnerability
July 2, 2026New UBC research highlights importance of ensuring children and families receive the care and resources they need. Read More >