UBC Medicine trainees receive 2026 Health Research BC Awards
From biomedical and clinical research to population health and equity, explore how UBC postdocs and trainees are transforming health.
UBC scientists uncover why some Huntington disease patients decline years earlier
A new study has revealed why some people with Huntington disease develop symptoms 10 to 12 years earlier and experience a more aggressive form of the disease.
Assistant Dean, Vancouver Fraser Medical Program
The Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia (UBC), invites applications for two (2) positions of Assistant Dean, Vancouver Fraser Medical Program MD Undergraduate Program (VFMP-MDUP). Please note that there are two openings available under this posting. This is an administrative role with a three-year term appointment, renewable once after successful review. This position has […]
Dr. Curtis Huttenhower
Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Microbiome Sciences
Dr. Huttenhower is a global leader in using computational approaches to understand microbial communities and translate insights about the microbiome into new ways to improve human health.
Three UBC Medicine researchers elected as 2026 Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Drs. Mariana Brussoni, David Granville and Aly Karsan are among 59 new Fellows.
UBC Medicine researchers awarded CFI funding to advance research innovation
The new funding will support key areas of research including children’s precision medicine, family planning, brain health and more.
Dr. Sarah Hedtrich awarded $5.5M to develop curative gene-editing therapy for rare skin diseases
The international collaboration aims to develop the first topical gene-editing treatment for Epidermolysis Bullosa and other inherited skin diseases.
Children of mothers with congenital heart disease face higher risk of developmental vulnerability
New UBC research highlights importance of ensuring children and families receive the care and resources they need.
Billions of doses later: Global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe, effective and full of promise
Comprehensive review brings together global evidence to strengthen public trust and counter misinformation as mRNA vaccines expand to prevent and treat more diseases.
Gut fungi may hold the key to treating asthma, allergies worldwide
New research led by UBC’s Dr. Stuart Turvey sheds light on the important role fungi play in the gut microenvironment.