cancer
Canadian surgical innovation cuts ovarian cancer risk by nearly 80 per cent
By Alex Hsuan Tsui | February 2, 2026
New UBC research shows that a B.C.-developed surgical procedure dramatically reduces rates of the most lethal gynaecological cancer.
Stem cell engineering breakthrough paves way for next-generation living drugs
By Alex Hsuan Tsui | January 8, 2026
UBC researchers discover how to grow specialized immune cells for more accessible off-the-shelf cell therapies to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders and more.
Personalizing treatment of bladder cancer
By Qian Chow | November 6, 2025
UBC researchers are leading a new project to make bladder cancer treatment more personalized and effective.
Improving outcomes for six childhood sarcomas
By Qian Chow | November 6, 2025
UBC researchers are leading a new project to transform how we treat aggressive childhood cancers.
Dr. Alexander Wyatt appointed UBC President’s Excellence Chair in Precision Oncology
By Patricia Angel | October 30, 2025
Dr. Wyatt will advance precision cancer diagnostics and treatments for people across B.C. and globally.
Exercise may help breast cancer survivors manage weight
By Qian Chow | October 17, 2025
The research explores unexpected hormonal effects of physical activity on appetite control.
BC Cancer and UBC roll out the fastest PET/CT scanner in Canada
By Qian Chow | June 24, 2025
The next-generation scanner will improve diagnostic imaging and accelerate research on novel imaging agents and cancer treatments.
Exercise improves survival for colon cancer patients
By Qian Chow | June 10, 2025
Findings from a landmark 17-year study suggest a structured exercise program reduces the risk of disease recurrence and new primary cancers.
Colorectal cancer leaves lasting toll on women’s sexual health
By Qian Chow | June 5, 2025
UBC-led study finds women with colorectal cancer are more likely to sexual health challenges, even long after treatment as ended.
From cancer therapies to a new generation of vaccines—how UBC professor Pieter Cullis transformed drug delivery
By Qian Chow | May 27, 2025
Nearly 50 years of research by Dr. Pieter Cullis and his collaborators is powering a medical revolution.








