Back to School 2025
The UBC Faculty of Medicine welcomes learners to a new academic year.
Genes and hormones may influence female heart disease risk
New UBC research reveals relationship between estrogen, genetics and heart disease, highlighting opportunities for precision medicine.
UBC’s Robert Petrella elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Election to Fellowship in the Academy is considered one of the highest honours for individuals in the Canadian health sciences community.
Dr. Mieke Koehoorn appointed Dean pro tem, Faculty of Medicine, and interim Vice-President, Health
A message from Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor & Gage Averill, Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver.
Women who have been stalked at higher risk of heart disease, stroke
New UBC research suggests link between violence against women and heart health.
UBC medical student Rahnuma Sara honoured with 2025 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
She is being recognized for her community leadership and commitment to advancing medical knowledge.
Seventy-year-old Parkinson’s drug shows promise against tuberculosis
New UBC study reveals medication’s potential to treat the world’s deadliest infectious disease and combat growing antibiotic resistance.
How chronic heartburn can drive esophageal cancer
UBC researchers identify “molecular switch” that triggers precancerous changes in the esophagus—opening opportunities for early detection and prevention.
Newly-funded research examines health impacts of wildfire smoke
Three projects supported by Genome BC will delve into the genetic-level impacts of wildfire smoke exposure.
UBC Medicine faculty honoured with 2025 Order of British Columbia
Drs. Ruth Grunau, Robin Love and John Yee received the province’s highest form of recognition.