2021 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients
This award is given to those who exemplify outstanding contributions to the Faculty in education, research and/or service in 2020.
What really goes on in a hospital emergency department
Dr. Fred Voon answers key questions in his new book.
Dr. Judy Illes and Dr. Michael Kobor receive Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Researcher Awards
The awards recognize outstanding basic science research in the areas of health and life sciences, and outstanding applied research to improve health outcomes of populations.
Virtual coaching program transforms chronic disease prevention and management
HealtheSteps uses evidence-based strategies to energize rural and remote communities to live life well.
Canada needs to take a clinical look at how it supports biomedical discoveries
Dr. Dermot Kelleher and Dr. David Anderson co-wrote an op-ed about the transformational change that come from biomedical discoveries in Canada.
Wildfires are here to stay. How to protect against smoky skies
UBC’s Dr. Michael Brauer discusses the harmful health effects of wildfire smoke and offers advice for those most at risk—including those recovering from COVID-19.
How the pandemic shaped the sex lives of Canadians
A new UBC study uncovers the impact of COVID-19 on sexual desire and behaviour.
UBC researcher embraces big data, helping uncover deeper insights into the genetics of autism
Dr. Suzanne Lewis shares how a new initiative will advance autism research and potentially alter the future of diagnosis and care.
Faculty of medicine students and researchers awarded Vanier Scholarships and Banting Fellowships
Across Canada, 166 doctoral students received the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship, while 70 received Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships.
Researchers launch study into COVID-19 vaccine uptake and efficacy in vulnerable urban populations
Study co-leads Dr. Brittany Barker and Dr. Hudson Reddon answer questions about their new study.