Vaginal microbiome does not influence babies’ gut microbiome
New UBC research is countering a longstanding assumption that a baby’s gut microbiome is primarily influenced by their mother’s vaginal microbiome.
Ryan Flannigan honoured with 2022 Rising Star in Urology Research Award
Dr. Flannigan uses computational modelling and 3D bioprinting in pursuit of a therapeutic approach for male infertility.
UBC researcher looks at the effect of leaving home to give birth
Lack of services means many Indigenous women in the Northwest Territories face maternal evacuation.
UBC ranked 22nd in the world for life sciences and medicine
UBC continues to climb the QS World University Rankings and is consistently among the top-tier medical schools globally.
Launching Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub
Leaders from across B.C.’s biotech sector gathered to launch a new national research hub led by UBC.
Faculty of medicine members receive 2022 UBC Faculty Research Awards
Drs. Hamideh Bayrampour, Linda Li and Wyeth Wasserman were honoured with awards.
Dr. Pieter Cullis awarded 2023 Killam Prize for Health Sciences
The prizes are awarded to active Canadian scholars who distinguished themselves through sustained research excellence.
Faculty of medicine members nominated for 2023 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Drs. Silke Cresswell, Angela Devlin, Connie Eaves and Evelyn Stewart are among the nominees.
UBC-led biomedical innovation hub to accelerate development and manufacturing of lifesaving medicines for Canadians
Canada’s biotech ecosystem is poised for a major boost as B.C. will be home to Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub.
Faculty of medicine researchers received Research Excellence Clusters funding
Inter-departmental networks of researchers represent leaders in a particular field of study.